It might be a toss-up on a hot, summer day to know which would be better: cold water or good news from a far country. In today’s verse, Solomon gives them equal due.

Like cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country. Proverbs 25:25

Good news from a far country can come in many forms. During Jacob’s life, in a period of famine in his country, word came that there was plenty of food in Egypt. In times of weather-related disasters, kinfolk in other regions impatiently await reports of their family’s well-being. Today’s military serve on the other side of the world; their loved ones eagerly await a call to know of their safety.

Good news from afar can be as invigorating as water to a dehydrated man. And though Solomon may not have been thinking of it, there is no better news for the lost sinner than the salvation story…cold water for a thirsty soul. Heaven was far away but God sent His Son to bring you closer to Him.

In America today, some will reject Jesus and refuse to acknowledge the longing in their soul. They are thirsty but reject God’s gift of living water. Pray for them…that the Holy Spirit will overcome their objections and saturate their hearts with His love.

Recommended Reading: Psalm 107:1-9