Jesus promises that those who hunger and thirst for righteousness shall be filled (Matthew 5:6). He used the concept of water to express the free flowing ministry of the Holy Spirit in us and through us. He told us that when we drink the water He gives us, we would never thirst again. Christ is our spring of living water, which provides us with His divine life now on this earth as well as in eternity (John 4:13-15).
His water wells up in the midst of our soul and flows freely
out of us to all those around us (Matthew 12:40). This
living water comes not just from one, but many rivers (John
7:38-39). It supplies us with light, love and liberation. His
holiness within us flows out of us and blesses others. It is like a continual
fountain centered in a beautiful lush garden of life within us. The abundant
supply of spiritual water brings liberal blessings to us and to everyone in our
life (Exodus 17:6).
All we need to do to receive this thirst-quenching water is
to believe in Jesus Christ and come and drink from the well of His salvation (Isaiah
12:3). As we drink freely from the fountain of the water of life, which
surges from the throne of God, we will thirst no more (Revelation
7:16-17, 21:6, 22:1, 17). His wisdom and comfort pour plentifully and
constantly in us and through us. It is a strong stream, which overcomes the
conflict of our doubts and fears. We find Christ’s fullness in our body, soul
and spirit.
The indwelling Spirit of Christ in us infuses us with the
abundant water of His grace. We are instruments of the Holy Spirit and we draw
from the water of life, which comes from His deep spring. He uses us to impart
His mercy and grace to our family, friends, neighbors and associates who are
poor and needy in soul and spirit (Isaiah 44:3). They are
all searching for this living water to quench their soul, which is scorched
from life on this earth (Isaiah 41:17).
God’s water cleanses and purifies us and allows us to bloom
as fruitful trees of righteousness, which grow and bring forth the fruit of His
Spirit. As fruitful trees, we also provide a cool refuge to those wounded by
their trials in life. They are revived, comforted and encouraged to grow in
their spiritual life as well. We bring reconciliation to the world through the
abundance of living water flowing through our attitude, words and actions.
Prayer:
Father God, Your unfailing love is priceless to us. Thank
You for enabling us to live a self-controlled and Godly life in Christ Jesus (Titus
2:12). We feast on the abundance in Your household and we
drink from Your river of delights. You are the fountain of life; in Your light
we live and move and have our being (Psalm 36:7). You make
known to us the path we should take in life and You fill us with joy in Your
presence within us. You give us eternal pleasures now and for eternity (Psalm
16:11). Keep us as the apple of Your eye and hide us always under
the shadow of Your wings (Psalm 17:8; Psalm 36:7).
Thought for the Day:
If we truly desire to live joyfully forever, we
will allow Christ to rule and reign in our life.
