Further and Deeper
Read: Ephesians 3:20-22
“On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.” – John 7:37-38 (NIV)
I was fishing on a stretch of river that I hadn’t been to before when I remembered that a friend had told me about a waterfall that I should see if it were up this way. You may know that I am almost as interested in observing the flora, fauna, and beauty of God’s creation as I am of catching fish, so I set off up the river, and within a few miles I found it; a pretty, murmuring waterfall; worth the trip but nothing spectacular or awe inspiring.
Some time later I was telling my friend that I had seen the waterfall that he told me about. He said, “Did you see them both?”
“Both?” I asked.
“Well, there’s actually three of them, about a quarter of a mile apart as you follow the river channel up.”
The next time I was on the river I went to the first fall, and then on to the second which was larger and louder than the first. Then I went on to the third which was, indeed, spectacular and well, well, well worth the journey.
I will confess there have been times in my journey with Christ when the experience seems rather “That’s nice, but not really spectacular.” The temptation is to stop there and either be critical of the experience or to be satisfied with the “Ho-Hum”
But then in prayer He whispers the promise of … more than I can ask or imagine. (Ephesians 3:20-22)
So, I continue to follow further and deeper into faith and obedience. Only to discover that the witness of my fellow Christians and the whispered promise of the Father are true. Following Jesus is well, well, well worth the journey! Peace and Hope and Joy and Love gushing up in abundant life!
Shalom, Rev. Will Wells, CGMC
Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, help us never be content until we follow you to the point of living water flowing all around us and even from within us. We love you. In Jesus name, Amen.
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