What Are You Thirsting For?

In John chapter 4, the account of Jesus and the Samaritan Woman is recorded. As the dialogue begins with Jesus and the woman, He asks her for a drink. She is taken back and reminds Jesus of the differences between them, later on Jesus responds with these words, "Jesus answered, "Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life."

For the woman is was startling to realize that she was drinking the "water" that would never satisfy her. She had spent much of her life in search of something that never filled her up. As I read the story, I cannot help but ask myself, "What water am I thirsty for...?" If someone were watching my life today would they see me searching for the same drink she was? A water that seems to fill but only lasts for a short time. Or would they see my heart to be filled up with the living water from our Savior. Do I allow myself to get filled by Him and then to have it overflow in my daily walk? Sure, that is my goal, to be filled up by the "water" that Jesus offers.

How about you? Have you searched your well to see what you are thirsting for? Take a moment today for some personal inventory to see if you need to change your water source. If you are drinking from the well of Jesus, enjoy every moment. If you are not, I'd encourage you to consider changing wells. I hope you know Him!

Our Creator

Over the last few weeks I have had the distinct privilege to watch our youngest child enter this world. Yes, it is an amazing process. As she has grown over the last seven weeks, I have been reminded of the Psalmists words in Psalm 139.

"For you created my inmost being, you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know them full well."

Question: When was the last time you praised the Creator of the Universe because you have been fearfully and wonderfully made? It should not take a new child to remind us of the Amazing Love and Grace of our Maker. Nevertheless, as I watch our children grow and become all the God has in store for them, I am working hard to praise the Maker of heaven and earth for He is God, He is our Creator, and He gave us our Savior, Jesus. He loves you today! I hope you know Him.