Jesus is the Living Water

H2O… the way to go… to get and stay fit for GOD’s kingdom building work. JESUS is the living water. He is Who we need, yearn for, crave! He alone satisfies!

When the woman at the well asked how Jesus would draw water, he answered, “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).

Water Is Important to Life

1. Make a list of things that need water.
2. Think about your list.
3. Are YOU on that list?

All living things need water. GOD MADE OUR BODIES in a very amazing and unique way. WE ARE FEARFULLY AND WONDERFULLY MADE (Psalm 139).

If we are in Christ then God lives in us. Even if we are not in Christ, it is a good idea to take care of our bodies. He made each one and wants us to take extra good care of them. Everything that we accomplish, we must do in our bodies, our  “earth suits.” Our brains are about 70% water and our bodies are more than 50% water. When we give our body water, we are giving our “earth suits” the fuel it needs to perform.

You may remember Daniel, the one who had a sleepover with huge, hungry lions? Long before he went into the lion’s den he made up his mind to honor and obey God by taking the best care of his body. When told to eat and drink what was ungodly and unhealthy, Daniel asked permission to drink water and eat veggies for ten days.

Read Daniel 1 and describe how Daniel looked following his ten days of drinking water, eating vegetables, and praying.

Want to see your grades improve? Become more physically fit? Keep your mind sharp? Drink water.

Learn to discipline yourself and study, to do homework, practice over and over, and drink more WATER!

God’s wisdom proves beneficial to us every time. Are you fatigued, fuzzy-headed, frazzled, frustrated? Grab your water bottle, head to the water cooler, and drink more WATER! Water keeps us hydrated, flushes out our bodies, and keeps out blood pressure at healthy levels.

Many times we need water and don’t even know it. We may not be thirsty, but our body still needs water. In fact, when we fail to drink enough water, our body draws water from our arms and legs, muscles and vital organs. If you are hungry, drink water. Water is great for the brain, joints, skin, kidneys, digestive system, hair, nails — EVERY PART OF US! TRY IT, YOUR BODY WILL LIKE IT. Give your body more water and you will grow stronger, be better able to live healthier, and serve God more.

What Water Does for the Body Inside and Out

With the water of God’s Word and Holy Spirit, He washes us clean and quenches our thirst for friendship and fellowship with him.

He gives us our value, importance, and our purpose. JESUS is who our spirits desperately need. He is that living water WHO quenches our spiritual thirst.

Jesus said, “If you knew the generosity of God and who I am, you would be asking me for a drink, and I would give you fresh, living water.”

Using a calendar, electronic device, white board — draw, illustrate, write how many glasses, cups, or bottles of water you will drink this week. Start with a goal of 8-10 each day. Now…DRINK YOUR QUOTA and keep your calendar updated.

Read your Bible and pray more about your plan to drink more water. Discuss with your family and friends what you have noticed and discovered about yourself since you have been giving your body what it truly craves — physical and spiritual water — this is what we desperately need!  Consider using your Drink Water Calendar as your Drink Living Water Calendar. Each time you refill your body, read and meditate on one verse in the Bible.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, You are such a great God and deserve to be praised! You made us just like You wanted us to be! You created us for worshipping YOU! Help us honor, thank, and obey You by taking good care of our bodies. We love You, Lord! Thank You, JESUS You are the Living Water that never runs out. You alone truly satisfy my thirst for friendship, fellowship, faith, and fun!. Forgive me for the many times, I have not been careful about what I eat and drink. I need You and water to be refreshed, clean and healthy- inside and out. Give me the courage to do this and then help others do it, too. Thank you, God!

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©2020 Penelope White

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PENELOPE ALLEN WHITE, wife, mother of two young adult sons, and G’ma puts into print her heart’s desire—that is, for all children and people to intimately know God. She is a Christian educator and speaker, church school curriculum writer and teacher, workshop facilitator, middle school counselor, neighborhood tutor and still finds time to enjoy a game of hopscotch!