THIRSTY?

Does a filling pump ever go dry?  

Yes, it certainly can go dry.  The only sure way to tell if the well has run dry is to measure the water level in the well.  

If your water level, the inward you (spiritual) was measured, what level might be the reading?  

The good news is it is possible for you to know and experience this never-ending well of water.  Picture dropping your bucket down, low into the waters of the real you, where you can draw from the waters of life, wisdom and joy. Here is a water supply you can always tap into that will never go dry.

This brings me to the story of the Samaritan woman at the well - one of my most fave stories!  I can relate to feeling like one of the least likelies and as though my life didn't have a significant meaning.  I can imagine this Samaritan lady felt pretty unlikely to be chosen, in a world of likelies.  But we know there was a reason behind her having had 5 husbands and living with #6 who was not even her hubby!

Jesus spoke to this woman and said, "Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, 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." John 4:13-14 NIV

It is a God-given desire to thirst for something more.  This thirst for more, is met when we meet the never-ending source - Him! 

Do you know this well of water and know true life?  Have you been distracted by things that seem to fill you but leave you empty?  

Today you can be filled - it starts from a relationship Jesus wants to have with you. It is through accepting what He did on the cross for you, and taking your sin (what separates you from the Father). Jesus paid the price!  If you would repent (turn) from your way and ask Him to forgive you and come into your life and show you what He has for you, then you can know this well of living water today!  It is in believing in Him, that you will never thirst.

Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.  John 6:35 NIV 

A different kind of SEE

I was just listening to the story about the good Samaritan. You know, the person who took the time to help the one in need, as opposed to those who only looked on and walked by.
  

A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho. Robbers attacked him. They stripped off his clothes and beat him. Then they went away, leaving him almost dead. A priest happened to be going down that same road. When he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. A Levite also came by. When he saw the man, he passed by on the other side too. But a Samaritan came to the place where the man was. When he saw the man, he felt sorry for him. Luke 10:30-33 NIRV

It's interesting that all three men SAW the half-dead man on the road they travelled on.  However, both the priest and the Levite were able to find an excuse for passing over on the other side. Here are two men we would think would be examples of charity, showing compassion on this man.  Instead they chose to shut up their compassion.  They both moved away from really seeing. 

The Samaritan did not exhibit an idle compassion.  He didn't pass by saying, "Lord bless him" as he continued on his way. 

Jesus said it is your neighbor that we are to have compassion on. Who is your neighbor?  ALL people.  Jesus was saying we are to love each other as we love ourselves!  How do you love yourself?  Are you looking out for your-self?  To love another as yourself is to do just what you want for yourself, to please yourself.  

Would you consider taking the love of self, and turning it for the love of your fellow man who needs a touch of love and compassion of Christ that you are able to give. 

We all have busy schedules, but will you choose to SEE the real needs of others you encounter along your path today?