“Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him.” John 7:38
Have you ever thought about the difference between a stagnant pond and a clear, flowing river? The pond builds up slime and muck during it’s unrest, but a river rushes in constant motion and does not allow the water to still and grow foul. For both the river and the power, the water had at one time fallen fresh from the sky as a gentle downpour — only river’s constant flow keeps the water fresh.
The pond and the river can also be a symbol of God’s outpouring love and grace, coming from above. If we allow God’s blessings to remain within, they stale. If we let them flow–gush out–the love and grace will remain fresh in their flow. Or as Oswald Chambers said, “Spiritually, we cannot measure our life by success, but only by what God pours through us, and we cannot measure that at all.” Are you allowing God to pour out blessings through you?
In his book, People Sharing Jesus, Darrel Robinson says, “The fullness of Christ in my life and the unhindered flow of His love through me is my source of daily power and joy.”
Today, do you have a scripture, a song, or a passage of a book that has touched you? Share it. Did God show you His love in a special way this week? Pour out that love to someone else. Keep it fresh, baby!
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1. What is one of your favorite Scripture verses? Why?
2. Who was the last person who poured out God’s love to you?
3. What is the closest river to your home?
4. Where was your favorite place to swim when you were a kid?
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Greetings, My favorite verse is ~
“Be Still And Know That I Am God.”
Psalms 46:10. Sometimes, I can only hear God in the silence. My husband gives me the unconditional outpouring that is similar to God’s. The Ole Mississippi is the closest river. The neighborhood kids would swim in huge rain puddles and float our little paper boats. Thanks,Cindi
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Enjoyed this, Tricia.
Love your picture at the top of the post! Just beauriful!
Grins!
1. Psalm 62:8.. because it reminds me how God loves for me to tell Him everything.. just to let Him hug me when I need it and to take refuge in Him.
2. The last person?.. probably this little girl I babysit.. her name’s Liz, and she is 2 years old. She just loves no matter what.
3. the Stillwater
4. Well.. to be honest, I can’t swim.. but I always loved playing in my little wading pool. I have a picture where I had an inflatable Donald Duck.. that was my favorite! 😉
Psalm 121: I lift mine eyes up to the hills, from where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord!
My daughter’s parents poured out God’s love on my family by bringing her home from a late night event when I was ill.
Oconto River
Linzy Brook, but we called it the creek. It only came up to my knees, but it was always icy and perfect for summer afternoons.