A DRINK FROM THE SPRING
“And Isaac’s servants digged in the valley, and found there a well of springing water.” Genesis 26:19
On the farm where I grew up, there was a spring in the lower pasture. Even in winter, the bubbling water never froze. I remember us having to take the cattle down there for water every day.
In summer, no matter how hot it was, the water from the spring was always cold and refreshing.
Jesus likened the Holy Spirit to a well of water springing up within us. No matter what we are going through in our lives, we can come to the Lord and drink of that refreshing water He provides.
Prayer: Thank you Lord, for the living water that you have given us, a well that never runs dry. May your Spirit continually bubble up from our hearts to bless others.
Devotion by Anne Johnston
“The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.” Psalm 16:6
Many people work hard all their lives to leave their children with a large inheritance. My parents did not have a lot to leave us as far as material goods were concerned.
But I am thankful for the spiritual heritage I received. I am thankful that my parents surrendered their lives to the Lord when I was just a child, and that I was taken to church and encouraged to pray and seek God. I am thankful that there was prayer and Bible reading in our home. I am thankful for the many messages I was privileged to hear.
That spiritual heritage means more to me than any amount of money or possessions.
Prayer: Thank you, Lord Jesus, for the heritage you have given me, and the desire to pass it on to my family.
Devotion by Anne Johnston
“But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.” Psalm 3:3
This Psalm was written by David as he was fleeing from his son, Absalom. We can only imagine how sad and discouraged he felt, having his own son conspire against him and try to take over his kingdom.
Even during this time of testing and deep trial, David maintained his faith and trust in God. I like that phrase, “the lifter up of my head.”
Discouragement, disillusionment, sadness, and fear may cause us to hang our heads at times. The Lord is just waiting for us to proclaim our trust in Him, call out to Him for help, and He will enable us to lift our heads and rejoice. The next verses say that David cried and God heard. He could lie down and sleep, for the Lord sustained him.
Prayer: Thank you, Lord, that you are always listening for our cry, and you are ready to lift us up no matter what life brings our way.
Devotion by Anne Johnston
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