Anyone and everyone

On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.” But this He spoke concerning the Spirit, whom those believing in Him would receive; for the Holy Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified. – John 7.37-39


On the last day of feast in Jerusalem Jesus stood up among the people and cried out words that had to remind the people of Isaiah 55.

‘Ho, everyone thirst, come and drink!’

Anyone, everyone – these are key words.

Here is an open invitation to all who will take. I have seen a meme recently that is just downright silly. ‘Heaven has walls and a strict immigration policies, hell has open borders.’

In reality Heaven is for anyone who wants it. Sure, you must confess your sin in repentance and ask forgiveness but then they free gift is ours. Black, white, male, females, gay, straight, Jewish, Muslim, pagan, atheist, rich or poor the waters that will satisfy are there for anyone and everyone who will take it. No one who comes to the gate willing to accept Christ is let in. There is indeed only one way in, but no one is banned.

‘Whosoever will’ are two of the greatest words in the gospel.