Jesus said:

“Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.” John 7.38

As disciples of Jesus Christ, we should drink from the water of life daily.

And as born-again Christians, we will be thirsty for the water of LIFE.

What can we do, then, to fully enjoy this spring?

To do this, we must first go within to see whether we are drinking from the water of life or the water of this world.

Each water is free. Which fountain we drink from is our choice. What streams nourish your soul?

We are easily poisoned by dirty streams when our souls are laden with worldly things, thus we must:

“Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.” Colossians 3:2

We have two different cups from which to drink. We can drink from God’s cup or this world’s cup.

Is your cup overflowing with the world? Then you must separate yourself from the world by soaking God’s Word in your heart.

THIRSTY FOR THE WATER OF LIFE

We are filled with living waters. The worldly streams, on the other hand, will never fill you up and will never satisfy you. It’s as if you drink but never quench your thirst.

Every day, we make decisions, so what do we choose? Who are we submitting to?

We cannot expect to be cheerful while riding for fleshly lusts:

“Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.” 1 John 2:15

FEED YOUR SPIRIT NOT YOUR FLESH

Feeding our flesh weakens us and dulls our desire for Christ. And the fruits of the flesh are visible:

“For the one who sows to his flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.” Galatians 6:8

When we feed our spirits with the Truth, Christ dwells in us and we in Him. When we do things in the Spirit, everything appears so simple, doesn’t it?

Therefore, follow the true vine, Jesus Christ! 

LIVING IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD

Why should we waste our time on worldly matters? Make it a priority to seek His kingdom first, because in the end, only what we do for Christ matters. 

Are we bold and faithful servants who will enter the battle wearing all of Christ’s armor? Or are we frightened when the waters rise?

 We have to stop living in fear, and start trusting God.

That is why we must seek God’s face on a daily basis. Jesus is our sustainment and fulfillment and He is the only way for us to live.

Live for His glory! 🙂

HOW TO BE LED BY THE SPIRIT

Swim courageously to the living waters. Don’t swim against the current; instead, draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.

Be humble in the presence of all authorities. Let Jesus purify and renew you with His renewing water so that you won’t be drawn into the poisoned waters;

“I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean from all your uncleannesses, and from all your idols I will cleanse you.” Ezekiel 36:25

Refine yourself with pure, Holy water and the blood of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave His life for us.

And most importantly, have faith:

“Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.” John 7:38

Go into your secret place; dive deeper into God’s Word, feed your spirit and renew your mind with the Truth; and pray. 🙂