Out of the Belly

Human life depends on water. The physical urge to drink is often used in Scripture as an analogy for a spiritual need that can only be met by God.

Physical thirst quenched
Ex 17:1–6

Also see:  Nu 20:2–11; Dt 8:15; Jdg 15:18–19; Ne 9:15; Ne 9:20; Ps 78:15–16; Ps 105:41; Ps 107:4–9; Ps 107:33; Ps 107:35; Ps 114:8; Is 48:21

The satisfaction of spiritual thirst
It is to be found in God
Is 41:17–18

Also see: Ps 23:1–2; Is 12:2–3; Is 35:6–7; Is 58:11

It is experienced through Jesus Christ
1 Co 10:3–4

Also see: Jn 4:7–14; Jn 6:35

It is known by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit
Jn 7:38–39

The blessing is mediated through believers to others
Also see: Is 32:2; Jn 7:38

There is no satisfaction of spiritual thirst apart from God
Je 2:13

Also see:  Is 65:13; Je 2:17–18; 2 Pe 2:17 False teachers promise blessing and refreshment to others, but prove to be empty and worthless.

Invitations to seek satisfaction for spiritual thirst in God
Is 55:1

Also see:  Jn 7:37; Re 22:17

Those seeking satisfaction for spiritual thirst in God
Examples of seekers
Ps 42:1–2

Also see: Ps 38:9; Ps 63:1; Ps 143:6; Is 26:9

They will be rewarded
Mt 5:6

Heaven is their final reward
Re 7:16–17

Also see: Eze 47:1–12; Zec 14:8–9; 2 Co 5:2; 2 Ti 4:8; Heb 11:16; Re 21:6–7; Re 22:1–3

Father in heaven,
Thank you for sending your Son Jesus Christ to die on the cross for the forgiveness of my sin. Lord Jesus, please forgive me of all of my sins, come into my heart, and be my Lord and Savior. Please, help me to live for you and fill me with your Holy Spirit. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.