Water...

Water. Required for life. Water is something I take for granted. I drink it, use it for cooking, cleaning, washing and flushing. Day after day, gallon after gallon, water is part of my life in ways I don't even think about.

So what happens when the well runs dry? We complain about a couple hours without water.

What happens when the pipes freeze? We complain about more time without water.

What happens when the pump leaks? We complain about wasted water.

Funny thing, as much as we need water daily, the Bible refers to water as well. Jesus told a woman at a well the way to have water that wouldn't run out, water that could do more than just quench thirst.

John 4:10 - Jesus answered her, “If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked him and he would have given you living water.”

Living water... water that will permanently quench thirst.

Here's the thing. We are fortunate to have people who care about us that come and refill our well, thaw the pipes and fix the pump. They do so as a demonstration of their love for us and we are very grateful.

Jesus called us to share his water.

Mark 9:41 - I tell you the truth, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to Christ will certainly not lose his reward.

Bring others some water... they are thirsty... Jesus gave us more than enough to share.

Geoff