In the physical realm, water is a limited resource. But the kind of water Jesus is referring to in John 4 doesn’t come from a physical well, but an eternal well. He calls it living water. It is spiritual in nature and offers to satisfy deep needs within the soul of man and woman. Needs for wisdom, power, peace and security.
Reading through the book of Proverbs is like being in a Master Class. Wise words and adages dance across the page, style and wit their guide. Yet, it’s the wisdom that is played out in real life against the backdrop of difficult circumstances that stake the biggest claim.
1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have PRAYER Lord, I want to be faithful to you in the hard places in my life. Teach me to trust you. To … Read more
Our verse this week is about spending ourselves on purpose. In light of this task, we will follow in the footsteps of Mary and her story of the alabaster box which is found in all four Gospel accounts. It contains a depth and richness that summons my full attention as it teaches us what it looks like to be bent with abandon.
Life is just flat-out complicated. We are constantly approached by seasons of change as opponents to be met in the ring, and undeniably someone or something is going down. Truthfully, this is where we so often land, don’t we? Toggling between competing emotions and begging to tap out! The big question is who will I be on the other side of this battle?