Aging Spiritually/Living Water

"Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.” John 7:38

     The Bible mirrors our physical health with our spiritual health. We know we are to take care of our hearts with healthy food and exercise to keep our bodies in shape. Keeping our spiritual hearts guarded and filled will keep us overflowing with spiritual health.

     In our daily lives we are told to drink water, to stay hydrated, to keep ahead of the heat. Jesus tells us in John 7, that if we believe in Him rivers of living water will flow from within. We will never be thirsty again. (John 4) Jesus and His Word are the living bread and water for our lives right now and into eternity.

For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their Shepherd; He will lead them to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.  Revelation 7:17

     Believing in Jesus quenches our spiritual thirst on earth and someday in eternity, Jesus, Lamb of God, will be our Great Shepherd, wiping every earthly tear from our eye and leading us, again, to the living water.

     What a beautiful picture. This overflow of life, this overflow of love can only be found in Christ and in His Word. Have you tasted the living water and bread of life? Once you get a small taste, a hunger and a thirst for more will develop. We will be satisfied. What happens when the well runs dry, or we run away for awhile, or we let life get in the way of trust? He is always there with more of the abundant life with bread, water and a heart of love for our very souls. Jesus told us we would have trouble in this world, but listen to His promise to you and me.

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33

     This Almighty God, this Good Shepherd, this Lamb of God who sacrificed everything to save us from sin, this Word of God come to life, will nourish you with manna from heaven and give you peace.

Dear Father,

How can we thank you for this living bread and water of Christ? Fill us until we overflow with it. I pray each Scripture verse will go into our hearts. Remind us to take care of our spiritual health by spending time with Your Son and His Word.

Amen