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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Scripture:
Daniel 5:7-17
Wed, 31 May 2023

Answering God’s Call in Vocation

Observation:

What significant observations can you make about Daniel?

Deeper Reflection
Daniel did not choose to serve Babylonian kings in Babylon. It was circumstances – a national crisis of his country – that compelled Daniel to be where he was and doing what he was doing. Daniel did not have the privilege, opportunity or freedom to pursue a career of his own desire. However, it was out of these adverse circumstances, that Daniel discovered God’s call for him: To serve God through serving Babylonian kings. And God gave him the specific competency to fulfil God’s call (Dan 1:17). After Daniel told Nebuchadnezzar about his dream and the interpretation, he was “promoted” to be “ruler over the whole province of Babylon and chief prefect over all the wise men of Babylon” (Dan 2:48).When Belshazzar gathered his wise men to interpret for him the inscription on the wall, Daniel was not among them. Daniel was not unknown to Belshazzar.59 He knew him as “one of the exiles from Judah, whom my father the king brought from Judah” and “appointed him chief ” over all the wise men of Babylon (vv.11-12). It was only when the queen mentioned Daniel to him, that Belshazzar called for him (vv.10-11). Belshazzar “deliberately ignored Daniel”60 . Daniel was sidelined. How do you respond to being sidelined? For Daniel, he felt secure. Daniel was secure because he had no ambition to climb the corporate ladder. He had no interest in rewards and promotion. Daniel said to Belshazzar, “Keep your gifts for yourself or give your rewards to someone else” (vv.16-17). But Daniel interpreted the inscription for Belshazzar. Daniel was answering God’s call for him.
59 Ernest C. Lucas, 131 60 Ernest C. Lucas, 131
Application:

What positive attitudes do I need to cultivate in my workplace?

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 leaders
  • Pray for significant people
  • Pray for the Generations: To view their vocation as answering God’s call for their lives
  • Pray for self
 

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