rivers of living water

On the last day, the climax of the festival, Jesus stood and shouted to the crowds, “Anyone who is thirsty may come to me! Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart.’” John 7:37‭-‬38 NLT

We thirst often, and quench that thirst with water or other fluids. Every morning I drink a glass of water and lemon juice to wake up my system. Yet, the water Jesus offers is living water, spirit water, water that can in turn flow out from us to a thirsty world.

At the moment most of NSW is in flood, severe flood. Rivers that have not flooded in 100 years are breaking their banks, destroying crops, livestock and homes. We have too much water. Our dams are bursting with excess and having to vent that excess to the detriment of the people below. This is an unusual phenomenon as Australia is known more for its dryness and bushfires. This water is a blessing to a point, then it kills. However, we can never have too much of Jesus.

There is an outpouring of the Spirit also happening in Australia. God is moving on our hearts. Young people are coming to Christ. Praise God! Older people are finding their first love.

May the natural outpouring signify a great spiritual outpouring. Amen!