The Resources of Christ Never Run Out
by Helen Lescheid
“Whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life” (John 4:14).
In southern British Columbia we don’t often worry about water shortage. If anything, we grumble about the frequent rainfall, especially in the fall and winter.
But since my visit to Africa, I shall never grumble about rain or take water for granted again.
I was visiting my daughter in Swaziland and one day when I turned on the water tap, there was a sizzle of air emitting a few drops of water. Then nothing. “The water is turned on once a week if we’re lucky,” my daughter explained. “When that happens, I fill every single pot in the house. You can never be sure when it’s turned on again.” I glanced around; we were down to the last pot. I panicked. I wanted to wash my hair. I needed to wash my hair. I might as well forget about that unless I walked half a mile to the river. But then I shook my head, no. You could hardly call the ribbon of water as wide as two of my fingers flowing through a wide sandy stretch a river. “Unless it rains soon, our water supply may give out altogether,” my daughter said. “It’s a constant worry to the people.” How dreadful, I thought. Having to worry about something as basic as water.
Sometimes in life, I’ve hit a dry season. I feel as dry as that water tap. My natural resources have run out and I wonder how I’ll make it through another day. But you know what I’ve found? Christ’s resources never run out. When I turn to Him, He offers me his resources. But it’s up to me to drink and to act as if I have received the resources. To step out in faith knowing I will have what I need to make it through the challenge before me. Jesus said, “The water I give you will become in you a spring of water welling up to eternal life.”
~Father, help us to remember that in Christ we have all the resources we need to handle each challenge that comes our way today. Right now I open myself to You and invite You to pour in Your living water. Amen.
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This devotional was written by Helen Lescheid. Learn more about Helen: http://www.talk.thelife.com/authors/helen-lescheid/
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What a wonderful reminder that I are never without resources whenever I live daily with God. I really
needed it this morning when budget and time seem so inadequate for this glorious season of God’s gift to me of the Christ. God will provide for me if I will let him.
Annie
Today this was definitly for me. I have seemed to reach a pinnacle of trials and frustration. TO man’s eyes, my resources have run out and i have no where to turn. A car accident has left me carless, again, and I live about 30 min from work and school. Therefore, for the past week, not even a city bus could get me to work (different cities). Even as i’m writing, i don’t know how i will get to work this morning. I will have to call in. But God is good. He knows what He’s doing, and why he allowed the accident to occur. Please God, give me strength and peace to handle what will lie ahead, and wisdom to make the right decision. ANd last but not least, thankfulness for what you are about to bless me with. You promised to never leave nor forsake me. Please do not let me down. To those reading, please do not forget me in ur prayers. Pray that I can get my vehicle fixed and that things will work out for my good. God bless all
P.S. THe accident could have been worse but God protected me, and my car suffered minor damages, but still not drivable. I walked out with not a scratch. This past holiday, many people has lost their lives in car crashes. But God is still sovereign. I have life. A car (although needed to function), is material. My treasure is in Heaven. Thank you Jesus, for all that you’ve done for me and continue to do through me. I need this strength every minute, because the devil is continually tryin to break me down.
Yes last Monday 20th of this month, I read my bible Luke 24:1-53. Verse 50 of the scripture Jesus lifted his hand and bless the Apostles. I use this portion to pray, and the only thing I was saying is Jesus bless me the way you bless the Disciples.
To God be the glory the next day I was told there was a fire beside my room caused by petrol, throughout I was sleeping. Through Gods miracle the fire was put out. I was told by a neighbor I was dumped founded and I kept giving glory to God.
Lord Jesus: I thank you for this devotional today. Bless Annie’s budget and time this month, and may she have the happiest Christmas ever. Be with Natacha Pierre, and provide rides for her to and from her job, and may her means of transportation be fixed soon. Thank you for Funke’s miracle and for sparing her life in spite of a fire. Bless these testimonies today and thank you for your LOVE and FORGIVENESS. Continue to fill us with your living water. Thank you for being with us as we share, and as we lift each other up in prayer. Thank you for Helen Lescheid and for reminding us that the resources of Christ never run out. Be with the missionaries in India, especially my brother, Justus. Thank you for the churches that support the missions. Our American dollars stretch for those overseas. Three dollars and ninety-five cents is three days wages over there. Help us to remember our missionaries in prayer, and with offerings, to support your word reaching others in our world. I LOVE you Lord Jesus, thank you for the joy in lifting others up in prayer when I give my all to you. Bless everyone reading this today. Amen
I confess I was gripped with fear at the possibility of a loss of water and recognized my own dependency on creature comforts born out of the plenty we live with in our country. I felt instant shame as I realized how many people in the world live with, not only no water but no food, no sanitary conditions, no housing, no medical help and my heart ached for them in their situation. I thank you dear Father, that you have provided so luxuriously for me and I ask your forgiveness for taking any of it for granted and wasting any of your natural resources. Teach me my Lord, to scale myself back and do with less to bring me into conservation and appreciation for all you have given me. I pray your mercy on the pitiful parts of your world that suffer with no food, water and medical attention. I pray for all of our missionaries that serve to bring your Word your Love and your Christ to these lost and needy people. Protect them from harm and make their way gentle in their hostile environments. I pray for their safety dear Father.
For all these requests and mercies I pray in the precious name of Jesus the Christ. Amen
Thankyou Dear Lord for everything .
Just a water is an essential substance for us, as living humans to survive, the living water, Jesus and His words are essential for our eternal spritual survival. I was reflecting on all the benefits of water, and just to list a few and compare with Jesus: The intake of water rids our bodies of waste and impurities; the intake of the Living water, rids our bodies of waste and purifies us! Water is good for helping with blemishes, so is Jesus’ water. I thank you Lord for the constant revelations that you bring into my life. You have never and will never cease to amaze me! I pray to always be able to reach at least one person, to help them in their understanding of you.