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Chapter 4
14. No Thirst for the World
—“Whosoever drinketh of the wa-
ter that I shall give him shall never thirst”—never crave the world’s
advantages and attractions—“but the water that I shall give him shall
be in him a well of water springing up unto everlasting life” (
Letter
5, 1900
).
A Channel
—You must seek to have an indwelling Saviour, who
will be to you as a well of water, springing up into everlasting life.
The water of life flowing from the heart always waters the hearts of
others (
Manuscript 69, 1912
).
A Revelation of Grace
—The water that Christ referred to was
the revelation of His grace in His Word. His Spirit, His teaching,
is as a satisfying fountain to every soul.... In Christ is fullness of
joy forevermore.... Christ’s gracious presence in His Word is ever
speaking to the soul, representing Him as the well of living water
to refresh the thirsting. It is our privilege to have a living, abiding
Saviour. He is the source of spiritual power implanted within us,
and His influence will flow forth in words and actions, refreshing
all within the sphere of our influence, begetting in them desires and
aspirations for strength and purity, for holiness and peace, and for
that joy which brings with it no sorrow. This is the result of an
indwelling Saviour (
Letter 73, 1897
).
35. Christ Was Above All Prejudice
—[
John 4:35
quoted.] He
here referred to the gospel field, to the work of Christianity among
the poor, despised Samaritans. His hand reached out to gather them
into the garner; they were ready for the harvest.
The Saviour was above all prejudice of nation or people; He
was willing to extend the blessings and privileges of the Jews to all
who would accept the light which He came to the world to bring. It
caused Him great joy to behold even one soul reaching out to Him
from the night of spiritual blindness. That which Jesus had withheld
from the Jews and enjoined upon His disciples to keep secret, was
distinctly opened before the inquiring woman of Samaria; for He
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