Living Water

Grand Sweep Daily Reading: Judges 15, 16; Psalms 58, 59

Judges 15:19a (NIV)

19 Then God opened up the hollow place in Lehi, and water came out of it. When Samson drank, his strength returned and he revived.

Psalm 59:16-17 (NIV)

16 But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble. 17 O my Strength, I sing praise to you; you, O God, are my fortress, my loving God.

Good morning!

When my mother was a little girl, growing up with her six siblings in the back woods near Brookhaven, Mississippi, one of their favorite places to go was the creek just beyond their farm. On a hot, humid day, after spending hours picking cotton, the children would race each other to the water for a swim. Pine trees and kudzu are plentiful in Mississippi, and this creek bed was lined with both. Swinging from vines into the clear, cool stream, the children experienced invigorating and refreshing moments together, splashing and playing together in the water. What does it feel like to jump into a pool of cool water on a hot summer’s day?

My grandparents drew their daily water from a well located near the back porch of their farm. Fresh, clean water was drawn from a bucket attached to a rope and pulley. Scooping well water into large metal cups, this culinary delight could quench a powerful thirst. Our bodies need water to survive. Have you ever experienced dehydration, either from illness or from hard work in the heat of day? That cup of fresh water may be your life saver!

Samson was exhausted. Fighting the Philistines was hard work, even for a young man with extraordinary strength. Samson slew one thousand with the jawbone of a donkey. His reputation preceded him, no matter where Samson traveled. Even this strong warrior recognized his dependence upon water for survival. Crying out to the Lord for help, Samson experienced the enjoyment of living water flowing out from the hollow place at Lehi. As he drank, Samson’s strength was renewed and he was revived. What does living water taste like? Have you ever been so spiritually dry that you wondered whether your soul would survive the heat?

The water of life is a gift of God. He extends it today to all who are thirsty and come to Him for refreshment. The Lord can quench your thirst, if you are willing to go to the river and drink. Would you like to take a dip in the river of life? He offers us living water, the kind that quenches your thirst and fills you up to overflowing with His precious Holy Spirit.

Are you thirsty this morning? Come and immerse yourself in the revival and refreshment of the Lord.

Grace and peace,

Deb Spaulding

www.songofdeborah.com

Pray for: living water to flow into your life today, bringing you refreshment and renewal. His water will change your life forever. It’s hot outside! Are you ready to take a dip in the cool waters that flow from the river of life?

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