Jesus answered, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.”~ John 4:13-14
I have read this verse several times and heard teachings and preachings on it, yet I still struggle to grasp it for myself. I am a believer. Jesus is my Lord and Savior and while on an intellectual level I get what He is saying something is not connecting with my spirit.
Maybe you have had a similar experience? You hear the Word and accept it to be true, but have yet to come to a point where you know it for yourself. I don't want to settle for hearing it, I want the Word to be written on my heart. I need to know it for myself deep down in my soul. Then I can stand on a firm foundation.
So I turn this verse over and over in my head seeking to reason with myself and God. I ask the question, “Why do get thirsty if I have received this living water?” God is not a liar. His word is the truth. So what am I missing?
First, I have the living water living inside of me, His Spirit. He has given me full access to the well, but it is still up to me to drink. Just like I must drink natural water daily and often, I must drink of Him daily and often. My soul is to be a sponge that absorbs every dew drop of His presence with in me.
Secondly, the thirst I now have is for more of Him. I have tasted of His goodness and I want more. I want to be full to the brim. I want my flesh to be drowned by His word and truth. I can never have enough and He always has more to give. His well never runs dry. This thirst and hunger I want to keep.
Father I thank You for being here for me, listening to me and guiding me along the way. Thank You for your water that quenches the aches in my soul and refreshes me when I am weary. Thank You for revealing your truth to me. May I always treasure it. In Jesus name. Amen
Beautiful message. You echo my heart as well.
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DeleteAgain Jennifer, you have such insightful and inspirational words. Thank you for sharing your gift❣️I'd like to ask you to pray for the families of two good friends that passed away yesterday. These were separate incidents, both had been fighting illnesses for a some time now, but praise God they met Jesus yesterday❣️🙌🏻 They were both in high school with me, so I've known them for a long time now. Judy was also in my Sunday School class and was such a delightful, strong person! Sandra was in our Sunday School class years ago, but started going to a different church. We will miss them both. Thank you for your prayers, my sister in Christ.🙏🏻💞
ReplyDeleteMy condolences to you and their families. May God be as comfort as you grieve and yet rejoice that their suffering is no more. They are absent from the body but present with the Lord. Death has no victory and it has no sting. Sickness can no longer harm them. May God turn your mourning into joy. In Jesus name. Amen
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