Living Water

Ezekiel 42-44; Revelation 22 

“Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb down the middle of the great street of the city…Whoever is thirsty let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life.”

Revelation 22:1, 2, 17

Clean water is essential for life. Companies make lots of money bottling clean water for sale. The purest water, full of life, is available for free as a gift to those who are thirsty and ask God for life. Jesus said this living water would flow from the inner most being, the belly or womb of people as the Holy Spirit filled them (John 7:38). Living water is accessible now, not just in heaven. This river of life flows down the middle of the great street of the city, accessible and available to all. Similarly, the Holy Spirit is available to all who ask, seek and know (Luke 11:10).

Are we thirsty for the reality of God’s presence in our lives?

Religion is focused on rituals, rules, and self-righteousness. Jesus came to bring life to the full through the reality of his Spirit indwelling us.

“Lord Jesus, thank you for filling me with living water as I ask for it, and releasing a river of life within me, for your glory.”