Thirst No More
The intense thirst surprised me the most when I first moved to Tucson. No matter how much water I drank, my throat was still dry and every fiber of my being begged for more. It is so dry in the desert that any water on my skin evaporates before I knew it was there. After some time in the desert climate, I realized that either my tolerance for thirstiness increased or my body acclimated itself to living off less water because I could go hours and hours without drinking anything.
While this tolerance is more convenient, it is also dangerous. People in Tucson constantly warn newcomers to keep drinking water even if they don't feel thirsty. Apparently it is common to forgo water so long thinking you are not thirsty, but in actuality dehydration sneaks up easily and before you realize it, your body can go into shock because it needs water so badly.
When I am under the intense, bright sun of the desert and my thirst increases, I think about these verses:
Revelation 7:13-17
Then one of the elders asked me, "These in white robes—who are they, and where did they come from?"
I answered, "Sir, you know."
And he said, "These are they who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. Therefore,
"they are before the throne of God
and serve him day and night in his temple;
and he who sits on the throne will spread his tent over them.
Never again will they hunger;
never again will they thirst.
The sun will not beat upon them,
nor any scorching heat.
For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd;
he will lead them to springs of living water.
And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes."
While this tolerance is more convenient, it is also dangerous. People in Tucson constantly warn newcomers to keep drinking water even if they don't feel thirsty. Apparently it is common to forgo water so long thinking you are not thirsty, but in actuality dehydration sneaks up easily and before you realize it, your body can go into shock because it needs water so badly.
When I am under the intense, bright sun of the desert and my thirst increases, I think about these verses:
Revelation 7:13-17
Then one of the elders asked me, "These in white robes—who are they, and where did they come from?"
I answered, "Sir, you know."
And he said, "These are they who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. Therefore,
"they are before the throne of God
and serve him day and night in his temple;
and he who sits on the throne will spread his tent over them.
Never again will they hunger;
never again will they thirst.
The sun will not beat upon them,
nor any scorching heat.
For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd;
he will lead them to springs of living water.
And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes."
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