Jesus answered and said to her, “Whoever drinks of this water will thirst again, 14 but whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst. But the water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life.”—John 4:13-14
These words of Jesus to the woman at the well bring me back to the moment of my own salvation. The moment it became completely evident to me that something inside of me had changed dramatically, and that I WAS NOT responsible for that change. I had gone through many self-help books both from the library and bookstores. I FINALLY cried out to God…to the fountain of living water…and bought a bible. I had tried reading the bible many times in my life. The strangest thing for me was that I could read anything else and understand what I was reading...but I had never understood the Bible. I always had to put it back on the shelf because it was like I was reading another language...there simply was no understanding. I did not have ears to hear. (I figured it was the Bible’s fault, not mine . 😀).
I remember coming home...sitting on the couch....opening the Bible up to Genesis 1 and before I reached Genesis Chapter 2 tears were streaming down my cheeks. The Spirit had spoken to my heart. I understood! Not just chapter 1 of Genesis but that He was my Rock in this world. That this book I had in my hands was exactly what I needed. It was black and white, it was definite and most importantly it had answers. Truth truly resided here in this book. I knew at that moment that I could stand. I knew that I had what I needed to raise my family..to make it through life in this world. My eyes were opened to the God who created the universe and who also cared for me. Circumstances would change, emotions would change, my life would change but He would not. Jesus Christ the same today, yesterday and forever. He would be my guide, my strong tower, my help, my strength and my hope. I went from quicksand to the Rock. Psalm 40:1-3 speaks to me of what the my God did that day in my heart.
I waited patiently for the LORD; And He inclined to me And heard my cry. He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, Out of the miry clay, And set my feet upon a rock, And established my steps.He has put a new song in my mouth—Praise to our God; Many will see it and fear; And will trust in the LORD.
It truly happened in the blink of an eye...and His word by His grace has never been far from my heart or my reach since.
Beloved…Jesus is the One for whom your empty heart longs. Go to Him…today is the day of salvation. He longs to hear your cry and be gracious to you. In seeking anyone or anything else (whether you are saved or unsaved) you are in effect feeding on the wind and pursuing the east wind. As it says in Jeremiah:
They have forsaken Me, the fountain of living waters,
And hewn themselves cisterns—broken cisterns that can hold no water.
All of your labor is for your mouth, but your soul is still not satisfied.
1 "Ho! Everyone who thirsts,
Come to the waters;
And you who have no money,
Come, buy and eat.
Yes, come, buy wine and milk
Without money and without price.
2 Why do you spend money for what is not bread,
And your wages for what does not satisfy?
Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good,
And let your soul delight itself in abundance.
3 Incline your ear, and come to Me.
Hear, and your soul shall live;
6 Seek the LORD while He may be found,
Call upon Him while He is near. —Isaiah 55:1-3;6
