Streams

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Troubled by concerns for a loved one, I left a message with a friend asking if she would join in prayer. Within minutes she called to bring encouragement and support. And, then she prayed. During her prayer, she mentioned as believers we aren’t just given a stream of living water, we are given streams of living water. Oh, my. I knew this, but her prayer caused streams to bubble up with renewed truth.

One of my favorite things is to sit by a river or a stream and spend time with God. So, when I thought of the verses in Psalm 1:1-3, I pictured myself happily planted by a stream. However, the verse says streams of water. “How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand in the path of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers! But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law he meditates day and night. He will be like a tree firmly planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in its season and its leaf does not wither; and in whatever he does, he prospers.” ~ Psalm 1:1-3 (NASB)

And Jesus said, “He who believes in Me [who cleaves to and trusts in and relies on Me] as the Scripture has said, from his innermost being shall flow [continuously] springs and rivers of living water.” ~ John 7:38 (AMPC)

Oh, how this thrills my soul. The influx of life-giving water we are given through Jesus streams into our souls, planting us in the streams of His living water so that our souls gush out with springs and rivers of living water.

Living water grace that washes away your sins.
Living water love for your lonely, hurting heart.
Living water help for your every need.
Living water wisdom for your every decision.
Living water fearlessness cast out by God’s living love.
Living water intercession for your every prayer.
Living water mercies for every new morning.
Living water that helps you stand firm in a world shaken by the enemy.
Living water comfort for all your pain.
Living water courage for every discouragement.
Living water that protects, restores and renews.
Living water lifeline for every day of your life.
Living water, Red Sea dividing, water walking, storm-stilling power that never leaves you powerless.

Happy soul-dance! Living water streams toward you, in you, and through you. The soul-giving, life-living water flows, gushes, and forever streams with rivers from our generous, loving God.

“For I will pour out water on the thirsty land and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out My Spirit on your offspring and My blessing on your descendants; and they will spring up among the grass like poplars by streams of water.” ~ Isaiah 44:3-4 (NASB)

“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” ~ Isaiah 43:19 (NIV)

“There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy dwelling places of the Most High.” ~ Psalm 46:4 (NASB)

Emphasis added on scripture.

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He makes a way

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“Thus says the Lord, Who makes a way through the sea and a path through the mighty waters.” ~ Isaiah 43:16 (NASB)

God makes a way through the sea, a path through the mighty waters. The seas of trouble, the mighty wars of persecutions, financial needs, people difficulties, and life difficulties… God makes a way.

God makes a way through the wilderness bringing rivers in the desert of our souls, our finances, and our lives.

God makes a way through our past into our future. He sets the prisoner free, forgives, redeems, restores, renews, and heals the brokenhearted.

God makes a grace-filled way for the prodigal to come home. He restores sight to those blinded by the enemy. For the repentant heart, God’s mercy has removed the transgressions as far as East is from West.

God makes a way, for nothing is impossible for God. Whatever you see in your way, remember God has, and will, make a way!

“Do not call to mind the former things, or ponder things of the past. ‘Behold, I will do something new, now it will spring forth; will you not be aware of it? I will even make a roadway in the wilderness, rivers in the desert.” ~ Isaiah 43:18-19 (NASB)

“God arms me with strength, and He makes my way perfect. He makes me as surefooted as a deer, enabling me to stand on mountain heights. He trains my hands for battle; He strengthens my arm to draw a bronze bow. You have given me your shield of victory. Your right hand supports me; Your help has made me great. You have made a wide path for my feet to keep them from slipping.” ~ Psalm 18:32-36 (NLT)

The past is gone the new has come. God’s perfect way always makes a way.

 

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Pretend Christianity

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The other day we watched a television show where a young man diligently worked for the main character. However, although this man worked hard, he wasn’t really an employee, he wasn’t even on the payroll. He only pretended to be an employee.

I wonder how many people are only pretending to be Christians? Perhaps they attend church, read the Bible, quote a verse here and there, say Christian phrases, maybe even wear the outward facade of Christianity.

They could even have good intentions, but yet don’t want to live without “that” sin, “that” person and “that” relationship, “that” drug, or “that” vice? Are they only wanting to look good on the outside but living like (and for) the devil on the inside? They want all the feel-good kudos with Christianity, but really don’t want to live a life of obedience to Jesus.

Jesus said, “If you love Me, keep My commandments.” ~ John 14:15 (NKJV)

And, “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’ And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’” ~ Matthew 7:21-23 (NKJV)

Every time I read what Jesus says, it makes me tremble and makes me want to make sure that I know, follow, and obey my Savior. And I want to make sure all my friends, my family, and everyone else to know, follow, and obey Jesus Christ.

What price is high enough to lose a soul for eternity?

Do you want Jesus to pretend to save you or to really save you?

Hearts that love Jesus, wants to do the best for Jesus, because Jesus did the best for us.

Saying you know Jesus, maybe even saying you love Jesus isn’t enough. Obedience is the sign of love. Jesus said, “If a person [really] loves Me, he will keep My word [obey My teaching]; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home (abode, special dwelling place) with him.” ~ John 14:23 (AMP)

When we love Jesus, follow Him and obey Him, we receive not only His abiding presence, but the presence of Almighty God. And in the presence of God there is joy, peace, comfort, kindness, love, love, love and more love!

Pretend Christianity can’t save. Be true to a Savior who truly loves you. I want to see you in heaven. I want you to experience, truly experience, the joy of true Christianity, true obedience, and true service to our Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ. I want you to hear, “Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.” ~ Matthew 25:34

There is no greater joy than living in the joy of Jesus, here and now, and for all eternity!

If you are unsure about your salvation, please make take time right now to admit to God your need for His forgiveness and mercy through His Son, Jesus Christ. (If you would like further information about Jesus and heaven, please visit  Questions about Jesus.)

If you do know Jesus, follow Him, and obey Him, take time to thank Him for the beauty of His amazing gift of eternal life.

From The Unnamed Devotional