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A Satisfying Fountain, June 19
If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to
drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living
water.
John 4:10
.
What said Christ to the Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well? ... “The water that
I shall give ... shall be ... a well of water springing up into everlasting life.” 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. Every other source to which
they shall resort will prove unsatisfying. But the word of truth is as cool streams,
represented as the waters of Lebanon, which are always satisfying. In Christ is
fullness of joy forevermore. The desires and pleasures and amusements of the world
are never satisfying nor healing to the soul. But Jesus says, “Whoso eateth my flesh,
and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life.”
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 soul. 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 no sorrow with it. This
is the result of an indwelling Saviour.
Jesus said, “Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.” He walked
once a man on earth, His divinity clothed with humanity, a suffering, tempted man,
beset with Satan’s devices. He was tempted in all points like as we are, and He
knows how to succor those that are tempted. Now He is at the right hand of God.
He is in heaven as our advocate, to make intercession for us. We must always
take comfort and hope as we think of this. He is thinking of those who are subject
to temptations in this world. He thinks of us individually, and knows our every
necessity. When tempted, just say, He cares for me, He makes intercession for me,
He loves me, He has died for me. I will give myself unreservedly to Him.
We grieve the heart of Christ when we go mourning over ourselves as though
we were our own savior. No; we must commit the keeping of our souls to God as
unto a faithful Creator. He ever lives to make intercession for the tried, tempted
ones. Open your heart to the bright beams of the Sun of Righteousness, and let
not one breath of doubt, one word of unbelief, escape your lips, lest you sow the
seeds of doubt. There are rich blessings for us; let us grasp them by faith. I entreat
you to have courage in the Lord. Divine strength is ours; and let us talk courage
and strength and faith.... Bear a living testimony for God under all circumstances
(
Testimonies to Ministers and Gospel Workers, 390, 391
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