Human life depends on water. The physical urge to drink is often used in Scripture as an analogy for a spiritual need that can only be met by God.
Physical thirst quenched
Ex 17:1–6
Also see: Nu 20:2–11; Dt 8:15; Jdg 15:18–19; Ne 9:15; Ne 9:20; Ps 78:15–16; Ps 105:41; Ps 107:4–9; Ps 107:33; Ps 107:35; Ps 114:8; Is 48:21
The satisfaction of spiritual thirst
It is to be found in God
Is 41:17–18
Also see: Ps 23:1–2; Is 12:2–3; Is 35:6–7; Is 58:11
It is experienced through Jesus Christ
1 Co 10:3–4
Also see: Jn 4:7–14; Jn 6:35
It is known by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit
Jn 7:38–39
The blessing is mediated through believers to others
Also see: Is 32:2; Jn 7:38
There is no satisfaction of spiritual thirst apart from God
Je 2:13
Also see: Is 65:13; Je 2:17–18; 2 Pe 2:17 False teachers promise blessing and refreshment to others, but prove to be empty and worthless.
Invitations to seek satisfaction for spiritual thirst in God
Is 55:1
Also see: Jn 7:37; Re 22:17
Those seeking satisfaction for spiritual thirst in God
Examples of seekers
Ps 42:1–2
Also see: Ps 38:9; Ps 63:1; Ps 143:6; Is 26:9
They will be rewarded
Mt 5:6
Heaven is their final reward
Re 7:16–17
Also see: Eze 47:1–12; Zec 14:8–9; 2 Co 5:2; 2 Ti 4:8; Heb 11:16; Re 21:6–7; Re 22:1–3