The water given by Jesus means spiritual life. (John 4:14) drinking is not a ONE time decision…it is a progressive and voluntary act that will bring about a life-altering transition.  Drinking His water is a continuous process of regular intervals of communion with the source of living water, Jesus Christ Himself. 

No one can continue to drink the water of life, if one is severed from the source. If one does not partake regularly of the water of life, and gets disconnected from the supply (Jesus)–we become in danger of becoming “wells without water.”  Empty, shallow, unfulfilled.  The connection, along with the comitment to Jesus is essential to the flow and constant bubbling source of spiritual life, from within.

When we worship in both spirit and truth, amazing things happen.  We are forming an unbreakable bond with the King of Kings, and Lord of Lords. 

But hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. (John 4:23).

Jesus wants us to come to Him in sincerity, with a heart for Him in order for significant worship to occur. When one comes to God with a genuine and open countenance, with a spirit that is directed by the life and activity of the Holy Spirit, phenomenal things begin to materialize…

 A higher level of worship occurs as the Father reveals Himself more. His truth will emerge…a characteristic that epitomizes God.  So, when we worship in the Father’s truth, which is revealed in the Son, which is then received through the Spirit, the connection becomes palpable, extraordinary, powerful..

Any one that promotes a doctrine that is not of truth, pushes aside the sturdy foundation for true worship in complete obedience to who, and what He is, and what He represents.

To put it simply, Jesus Christ is the truth, and to live in union with Christ requires speaking the truth. If others claim to have fellowship with Him, and are possessing and claiming salvation, yet fail to live and speak according to His truth, is to be deceitful. When someone has no truth, the real condition of their hearts are exposed. Without truth, there is darkness, and deception, and thus one will live outside the kingdom of heaven.  Just a slight twist of the “WORD” can be akin to “false preaching” and one can be in danger of falling prey to the “enemy.”

 

…You will know them by their fruits…(Matthew 7:16)

…Fruit unto life eternal that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together. (John 4:36).  Those of us who sow seeds of truth, and love, hoping to ignite a fire of “hunger” for the Lord, can rejoice when even just ONE soul is saved.  And, although we rejoice here in our temporary home,  we will eventually be celebrating in heaven, because of those saved, and their witnesses. But, we must realize that this is not solely due to “our efforts” alone, it is often a reaping of the labors of others as well. All the frutiful ministry we have for God is in large part the result of the sacrificial labor of Christ, and others.  It’s so important to acknowledge that…and to be “puffed up.” Humility, and observance of the truth, is greatly rewarded, in heaven, where it counts.

 

Seek His face, His word, His ways, His heart, His love…Learn all about God, and His character.  I want to learn about Him more and more, the hunger is apparent, and the interest never ending.  There is so much to His word, His ways. 

The Bible is a “world” unto itself, in terms of Life and all that encompasses it.

Every day I delve into the word, with a minimum of one hour of Bible study.  His word opens up more and more, things are revealed constantly.  I cannot get enough of His word.  It is a seven day a week journey.  A relationship that is never-ending.  I seek Him actively…and long for His love always. 

He is the same as He was in the beginning, He is still on the throne, and is still in CONTROL.  Although this is a different time from when Christ walked the earth, it is still the same in terms of God’s laws, ways, and His love.  That DOES NOT change.  People may say it’s 2013, time is different —yes, but His word is never changing.  There are NO adjustments to His word, it is what it is, always has been always will be.

And, for those who seek His face, and His ways, and His love, the countless joy is overwhelming.  The rewards, impossible to describe, and the peace undeniable. For those who choose to “change His word” to accommodate their needs, it can only mean trouble. 

As for me and my house, “I will serve the LORD…”

 

 

 

 

 

 Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father.  Who hath ears to hear, let him hear…(Matthew13:44)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Picture courtesy of Scott  – Amazing photographer and friend, thank you!