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John 4.14 NIV

“But whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life”

These words spoken by Jesus are recorded by John in his Gospel as he relates the encounter of the Samaritan woman with Jesus at Jacob’s Well near the city of Sychar.

The woman had gone to the well in the heat of the day to avoid being seen there by others who may shun her and was surprised that Jesus would speak to her.  

Jesus tells her of this living water welling up to eternal life showing that salvation is for all and is neither obtained or kept through works. It is in believing in the One that God sent  - Jesus Christ. Living water is a metaphor for the Holy Spirit symbolising the spiritual nourishment that comes from belief in Christ.

We all understand the importance of water in our lives and for our well being. We can remember how a long cool drink on a hot day can quench our thirst making us feel refreshed and rejuvenated. Gardeners can see the effects of water on wilting flowers and plants which seem to spring back to life. When we are ill just a few sips of water can help us recover.

The water that Jesus speaks of promises eternal satisfaction and relief from the need of anything else. The more we live a life that seeks to be filled with the Holy Spirit the more we will long for God and more of His Character. As we continue to be transformed by the renewing of our mind we will be more motivated in love towards God and others. Jesus says this water will spring up to eternal life. As in the natural, water springs and bubbles up due to a force. Our spiritual thirst and longing for life peace and joy in God will come moment by moment from His Spirit and Power.

PRAYER

Loving God

We thank You for the promise of eternal life spent with You.

We are thirsty and seek the living water that You promise.

We pray that Your Holy Spirit will well up in us to become a spring of living water to eternal life through Jesus Christ

                                                        AMEN

Pam Hughson