His Final Words: "I Thirst"

A Moment of Hope · Apr 14, 2025 · 4m

by David Chadwick

Have you ever spent the day at the beach on an especially hot summer day? Splashing through the waves for hours? After so much time in the salt, sand and sun, it is very common to feel very thirsty.

Did you know that some of Jesus's final words in John 19:28 were, "I thirst"?

I love the depth of this phrase.

Jesus was most likely physically dehydrated. He probably had not had anything to drink for more than 18 hours. His last liquid was most likely at the Last Supper the night before. But he was probably also spiritually thirsty for all God was about to do!

Think about the…