How Thirsty Are You?

Jonathan Edwards (1703–1758) was a Puritan theologian, pastor, and devout Calvinist and was the most significant American churchman of the 18th century. Said to be one of America's greatest preachers, he was a leading figure in the (first) Great Awakening (source: Theopedia; An Encyclopedia of Biblical Christianity).

I have had the opportunity to read a small portion of the writings that Edwards has left behind - and his words have always made me think. As you start your work week, here is one of those quotes. I hope it gets you thinking, too!

"So holy desire, exercised in longings, hungerings, and thirstings after God and holiness, is often mentioned in Scripture as an important part of true religion." (Jonathan Edwards)

So ... the question for all of us is ... "How hungry ... how thirsty am I for God and the things of God?"  If the answer is "Not much," then there is something wrong. Either there is some undealt-with sin in our life, or we do not really have true faith.  Either case can be solved by coming to God through Christ and finding the forgiveness that only HE can offer.

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