Jesus invites us to take freely. He asks for no payment, preparation, or recommendation from our emotions. If you have no good feelings but are willing, you're welcome. Come as you are, even without belief or repentance, and He'll provide them for you.

Come just as you are and take freely, without money or price. Jesus gives Himself to those in need. Like drinking fountains on our streets, available to anyone without cost, we can freely approach Jesus. No one stops at a fountain worried about having enough money; it's there for all to drink from.

People, whether dressed for work or in expensive clothes, don't need permission to drink. The fountain's presence is invitation enough. Perhaps the only ones who might ignore it are those in fine carriages, too proud to stop. They thirst, yet refuse to drink for fear of seeming common.

How many hold on to their own good deeds and miss coming to Christ? They refuse salvation if it's the same path for a harlot or thief. They pridefully say, "I won't go to heaven the same way as a chimney sweep." But those who reject the humble way miss the living water. "Whoever is willing, let them take the water of life freely."