Wednesday, November 10, 2010

WFW: Refreshed from THE Well?

I learned a lot about Jesus being the LIVING WATER last year as I studied the book of John.  It is so interesting how God's Word, and the knowledge of Him, just layers itself.  One great truth, atop another....and another....

Jesus answered and said to her, "If you knew the gift of God, and who it is who says to you, 'Give Me a drink,' you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water."  John 4:10
 
Then Jesus declared, "I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.  John 6:35

Now on the last day, the great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink.  John 7:37

I have been challenged this week...that true peace and unity result in joyous worship.  God's love and the indwelling of the refreshing Holy Spirit keep us safe from burn out.  It keeps our purposes true and pure.  Perhaps, like me, you need to examine yourself...your attitudes and purposes...in the places you serve.  Home, church, work, play...?

We need to have a desire to quench our thirst with HIS WORD.  For God's own children, it's an ability we already have through God's grace.   How great a salvation!!

If you are feeling burned out...GO TO THE WELL!!

The harder we follow after Him, the greater the blessings!!







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6 comments:

livinginbetween said...

I LOVE the book of John. It's just beautiful from start to finish.

Sometimes I'm guilty of running to every other place for a drink, but the Living Well is the only one that satisfies and doesn't leave you with a bellyache!

ozjane said...

Lovely....I go to the rock...and I go drink from the well.

Brian the old man said...

Amen! I love the photo with this verse. Thanks for sharing!

Susan said...

Yes, I want to be DRENCHED in His word, His presence and in His peace.

GREAT word♥

lori said...

Not the first reference to water today....sensing a theme and it's funny we've been talking about "thirst" in Bible Study and church...it's all around me...
DRINKING it all in!
Fantastic girl!
peace,
lori

Natalie at Mommy on Fire said...

I so needed this reminder today, friend. I didn't wake up for my quiet time and I felt thirsty all day.

What a beautiful image - I think it's going on my fridge...:)