We need water!

Wednesday   9-16-15  (Home in Modesto, California)

Scripture reading:   Eze 40-41    Ps 128    Rev. 21

S=Scripture O=Observation A=Application P=Prayer  SOAP for the soul.

S.  Rev 21:5-7 And the one sitting on the throne said, "Look, I am making all things new!" And then he said to me, "Write this down, for what I tell you is trustworthy and true." And he also said, "It is finished! I am the Alpha and the Omega — the Beginning and the End.  To all who are thirsty I will give the springs of the water of life without charge!   NLT

O.  This detailed vision seems to include an invitation directed to all who are thirsty.  The refreshing springs of the “water of life” are offered free of charge.  I am reminded Jesus’ words to the woman at the well, (John 4:10) "If you only knew the gift God has for you and who I am, you would ask me, and I would give you living water." Also Isaiah 55:1 "Is anyone thirsty? Come and drink — even if you have no money! Come, take your choice of wine or milk — it's all free! NLT

A.  I am thirsty this morning... maybe every morning... ready for a cool drink of the living water from the fountain.  I am invited and enticed to return to the fountain of the cool, clear water of life. 

I remember attending a Youth for Christ meeting at Benson High School when western cowboy singer, Tim Spencer, who founded “Sons of the Pioneers”, (with Roy Rogers and Bob Nolan) was singing and telling his personal testimony.  That night he sang their famous song, “Cool, Clear Water” and told his personal story.  He had chased the devil’s mirages for many years, but had finally discovered cool, clear water... in Jesus, the Source of Living Water.

P.  Lord Jesus, You know that California desperately needs rain.  This morning it is reported that 720 homes have been destroyed by uncontrollable forest fires in several areas.  Please send us rain again.  Families are forced to flee for their lives and watch their life’s savings destroyed by fire.  I pray for them. 

I was pleased yesterday at Golden Corral Restaurant when a waiter named Rafael, told me he would be carrying a large supply of prepared food to Sonora today for families that have been left homeless. 

But this morning I am craving a fresh drink at Your fountain of cool, clear, refreshing water of life again.   You always have an abundant supply.  Ah!  How refreshing!  I thank You for the fountain that is never exhausted.

Ralph

There is a river
That flows from deep within,
There is a fountain 
That frees the soul from sin,
Come to this water,
There is a vast supply,
There is a river
That never shall run dry.