Pastor Rev. Steven Wagner Telephone: 573-437-5190

Rt 3, Owensville MO. 65066

COME TO THE LORD

Open Door Fellowship

February 9, 1997 p.m.

Rev. Steven Wagner

(Isa 55:1 KJV) Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.

A. In Christ there is enough for all, and enough for each.

a. Those satisfied with the world, that see no need of Christ, do not thirst. They are in no uneasiness about their souls:

b. but where God gives grace, he gives a thirst after it; and where he has given a thirst after it, he will give it.

1. Come to Christ, for he is the Fountain opened, he is the Rock smitten.

2. Come to holy ordinances, to the streams that make glad the city of our God.

3. Come to the healing waters, come to the living waters,

Revelation 22:17. (Rev 22:17 KJV) And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.

c. Our Saviour referred to this, John 7:37.

(John 7:37 KJV) In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.

1. Come, and buy; make it your own by application of the grace of the gospel to yourselves.

2. Come, and eat; make it still more your own, and enjoy it.

d. The world comes short of our expectations; we promise ourselves, at least, water in it, and we are disappointed; but

e. Christ outdoes our expectations. We come to him, and we find wine and milk.

1. The gifts offered to us are such as no price can be set upon.

2. The things offered are already paid for; for Christ purchased them at the full price of his own blood,

(1 Pet 1:19 KJV) But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:

f. Our wants are beyond number, and we have nothing to supply them

g. All the wealth and pleasure in the world, will not yield solid comfort and content to the soul.

h. They do not satisfy even the appetites of the body; for all is vanity and vexation.

I. Let the disappointments we meet with in the world, help to drive us to Christ, and to seek for satisfaction in him only.

j. Then, and not before, we shall find rest for our souls.

k. Hear, and your soul shall live.

(Isa 55:3 KJV) Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David.

l. On what easy terms is happiness offered us! All his mercies are covenant mercies; they are purchased by him, they are promised in him, and out of his hand they are dispensed to us.

m. We know not how to find the way to the waters, but Christ is given to be a Leader, a Commander, to show us what to do, and enable us to do it. Our business is to obey him, and follow him

(Isa 55:2 KJV) Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labour for that which satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness.