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A Wellspring of Life, April 3
But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall
never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a
well of water springing up into everlasting life.
John 4:14
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Many are suffering from maladies of the soul far more than from
diseases of the body, and they will find no relief until they come to Christ,
the wellspring of life.... Christ is the mighty Healer of the sin-sick soul.
If we let go of Jesus we have nothing to hold on to.... Perpetual
grace in ever-flowing streams is blessing those who will, if athirst, come
unto Him and drink.
He who seeks to quench his thirst at the fountains of this world will
drink only to thirst again. Everywhere men are unsatisfied. They long
for something to supply the need of the soul. Only One can meet that
want. The need of the world, “the desire of all nations,” is Christ. The
divine grace which He alone can impart, is as living water, purifying,
refreshing, and invigorating the soul....
He who tastes of the love of Christ will continually long for more;
but he seeks for nothing else. The riches, honors, and pleasures of the
world do not attract him. The constant cry of his heart is, More of Thee.
And He who reveals to the soul its necessity is waiting to satisfy its
hunger and thirst. Every human resource and dependence will fail. The
cisterns will be emptied, the pools become dry; but our Redeemer is an
inexhaustible fountain. We may drink, and drink again, and ever find a
fresh supply. He in whom Christ dwells has within himself the fountain
of blessing—“a well of water springing up into everlasting life.” From
this source he may draw strength and grace sufficient for all his needs.
He who drinks of the living water becomes a fountain of life. The
receiver becomes a giver. The grace of Christ in the soul is like a spring
in the desert, welling up to refresh all, and making those who are ready
to perish eager to drink of the water of life.
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