The feeling of thirst tells us we are dehydrated-we need water to live. But just like we sometimes try to quench our thirst in ways that don't truly refresh us, many people try to quench their spiritual thirst with things that can never really satisfy. We need living water.

"Jesus stood and shouted to the crowds, 'Anyone who is thirsty may come to me! Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, "Rivers of living water will flow from his heart."' (When he said 'living water,' he was speaking of the Spirit, who would be given to everyone believing in him.)"-John 7:37-39

So who is the Spirit? How did Jesus relate to the Spirit? And what does this mean for us and our relationship with God?

Throughout Christian history and in the church today, the Holy Spirit is a topic littered with misconceptions, controversies and concerns. However, the Spirit is also the true Source of our conversion, transformation, growth and power for living and sharing our faith. Discover how you can be Spirit-filled-if you are thirsty.

Contents

Water: A Priority
If You Are Thirsty
Living Water
It's The Spirit's Era
What Is Holy Spirit Baptism?
Surprised By The Spirit
Rain
Autumn And Spring Rain
Rivers Flowing From Within
Praying For Rain
Being Spirit-Filled Daily
Empowered: Enjoy His Presence
Appendix A Discovery Bible Reading
Appendix B Conversational Prayer
Appendix C Second Blessing: The Merging Of Perfectionism And Glossolalia
Notes and Acknowledgments

Author

Peter Roennfeldt

Peter Roennfeldt (DMin) has spent his life sharing the gospel, planting churches, and serving as a pastor to pastors-with special interest in Jesus’ life as our model for disciple-making and movement thinking. Having lived in four countries and equipped church-planting teams in more than 60, Peter now lives in Melbourne, Australia, with his wife Judy, and continues to provide resources and equipping for church planters and movement leaders to multiply churches – including mission-hub churches and households of faith.