Scripture:
John 4:11-14; 7:37-39
Tue, 13 September 2022

Offer the Living Water

Observation:

What was Jesus referring to when he talked about “living water”?

Deeper Reflection
THE CONVERSATION BETWEEN JESUS AND THE SAMARITAN woman begins with the subject of drinking water from the well. Jesus, being the master teacher, used this as an object lesson to lead her from the physical aspects of human need, to a greater awareness of her spiritual needs. A man without God seeks happiness, security and peace from all sorts of sources – the possession of earthly riches, the power to control people, the ability to get what one desires, the blessing of false gods, and so on. But such efforts are like digging deep into the well of one’s own soul, only to find the waters of disappointment, frustration, anger, bitterness, guilt and shame. Such waters are polluted by the corruption of sin. Drinking them can never fully satisfy and one keeps getting thirsty again.Jesus invites people to receive living waters, that is, the Holy Spirit. This can only be done through faith in Jesus. One must believe in Jesus. Then and only then will the living water become in the believer “a spring of water welling up to eternal life” (v.14) and “out of his heart will flow rivers of living water” (Jn 7:38). Such a person will never thirst again, because he has entered into a relationship with God, who will completely and permanently meet his deepest needs.We who have received the living water must share this wonderful news with those who have not: If anyone thirsts, come to Jesus and drink (Jn 7:37); believe in Jesus and receive the Holy Spirit into your heart (Jn 7:39). May they do so and thus thirst no more.
Application:

How can I present the Gospel to unbelievers using the metaphor of “living water” that will permanently fulfil their deepest needs?

Prayer:
Write a prayer to God as your response from your meditation on and application of the Scriptures.
Prayer Pointers:
  • Give thanks and praise
  • Pray for pastors and staff: To keep drawing spiritual refreshment and power from the Holy Spirit for Gospel-centred ministry for the long haul
  • Pray for significant people
  • Pray for those in need
  • Pray for self

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Daily Devo
Daily Devotional Journal
Scripture:
Daniel 7:13-18, 25-27; 11:29-36
Sat, 2 December 2023

The Triumph

Observation:

What characterises the triumph of God’s people in tribulations under tyrants?

Deeper Reflection
God’s people living under tyrants and suffering tribulations under them can triumph – whether we are delivered from or destroyed in tribulation. The triumph rests on a threefold confidence.We know the conclusion of evil. It is repeated in manifold ways in Daniel that evil that comes through inhuman kings – no matter how great and how long – will definitely come to an end: “he will be broken” (Dan 8:25), “he will be found no more” (Dan 11:19), “yet he will come to his end” (Dan 11:45) and “all these events will be completed” (Dan 12:7).We know God’s calling for us: To be a suffering people – to be captured, plundered, burned or killed (Dan 11:33). But in our suffering, we can be strong as “people who know their God” (Dan 11:32), knowing that God is purging and purifying us to become a sanctified (Dan 11:35; 12:10) and shining people who “shine brightly” with heavenly brightness in the hostile world (Dan 12:3). And we will be a steadfast people who “keep waiting and attain to the 1,335 days” (Dan 12:12) – until we become a sovereign people who “receive and possess the kingdom forever” from “the Ancient of Days” (vv.13-14, 18, 27).We know who is in control. The tribulations under the tyrants in Daniel 7 to 12 are all subject to and subsumed under “that which is decreed will be done” (Dan 11:36; 9:26, 27) “at the appointed time” (Dan 11:27, 29, 35).We conclude Daniel with this theological-discipleship summary statement: We can triumph in tribulations under tyrants when we trust with tenacity in the One who is on the throne.
Application:

How can I triumph in tribulations?

Prayer:
Write a prayer to God as your response from your meditation on and application of the Scriptures.
Prayer Pointers:
  • Give thanks and praise
  • Pray for Church Board: To grow in the faith and perseverance of overcomers in Christ
  • Pray for significant people
  • Pray for those in need
  • Pray for self

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