Our Daily Bread
Avoid Dehydration
A couple of times in the past few years I’ve experienced
dehydration and, believe me, it is not something I want to repeat. It
happened once after I suffered a torn hamstring while cross-country
skiing, and another time in the 115-degree heat of an Israeli desert.
Both times I experienced dizziness, disorientation, loss of clear
vision, and a host of other symptoms. I learned the hard way that water
is vital to maintaining my well-being.
My experience with dehydration gives me a new appreciation for Jesus’
invitation: “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink” (John
7:37). His announcement was dramatic, particularly in terms of the
timing. John notes that it was the last day of the “great feast”—the
annual festival commemorating the wandering of the Jews in the
wilderness—which climaxed with a ceremonial pouring of water down the
temple steps to recall God’s provision of water for the thirsty
wanderers. At that point, Jesus rose and proclaimed that He is the water
we all desperately need.
Living like we really need Jesus—talking to Him and depending on His
wisdom—is vital to our spiritual well-being. So, stay connected to
Jesus, for He alone can satisfy your thirsty soul!
Dear Lord, forgive me for thinking that I can do life
without the water of Your presence, advice, counsel,
comfort, and conviction. Thank You that You are
indeed the living water that I so desperately need.
without the water of Your presence, advice, counsel,
comfort, and conviction. Thank You that You are
indeed the living water that I so desperately need.
Come to Jesus for the refreshing power of His living water.
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