John 8

In the beginning of Chapter 8, some Bible scholars were testing Jesus by bringing to Him an adultery case. They challenged the Lord, Moses commanded us to stone such woman. What then do you say? (cf. John 8:1-5)

The Lord's answer was divinely marvelous: He who is without sin among you, let him be the first to throw a stone at her. (v7)

When they heard that, they went out one by one, beginning with the older ones. (v9)

This is Jesus. He is the light of the world. He enlightens us and exposes our real condition. As we open ourselves to Him, we shall receive inward shining and healing. Those who follow Jesus shall by no means walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. (v12)

Open yourself to Jesus by telling Him: Lord, I am a sinner, but You are the light of the world. I need you. Shine upon me and enlighten me. O Lord Jesus, help me follow You and receive the light of life. Amen.

John 7

Now on the last day, the great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes into Me, as the Scripture said, out of his inner-most being shall flow rivers of living water.

"The last day" means every human enjoyment will end. And the result is thirst and dissatisfaction. Check with your own experiences. How did you feel after your high school graduation? How did you feel after a party ended? Outwardly you may be somewhat successful, but inwardly there is emptiness and thirst.

What shall we do? What can satisfy the thirst deep within us? Let him come to Me and drink. How do we come to Jesus and drink? The answer is in Romans 10:9 - open our mouth to call upon His dear name and open our heart to receive Him into our spirit.

Do not reason with your limited mind. This is beyond our understanding, but our lack of understanding does not prevent us from enjoying the benefits. Do you understand orange juice? No, but you can enjoy it and experience all its benefits. Hence, let's be simple and
call upon His name. Try it and you shall experience rivers of living water flowing out of your inner-most being (your spirit).

May the following hymn help you open to Jesus and drink. http://www.hymnal.net/hymn.php?t=h&n=1331

1. Just taste and see that the Lord is good;
   Just taste and see that the Lord is good.
   He's good for You, as He is for me;
   So whatever you do, just taste and see.
   
2. Just call O Lord—He'll change your life;
   Just call O Lord He'll change your life.
   Amazing grace He will afford;
   If in every place You call O Lord.
   
3. You'll feel real love coming into your heart;
   You'll feel real love coming into your heart.
   You'll sense a flow from God above;
   And You will know you've found real love.