The Living Fountain
Thursday, March 19
John 4:11-14 (ESV)
“The woman saith unto him, Sir, thou hast nothing to draw with, and the well is deep: from whence then hast thou that living water? Art thou greater than our father Jacob, which gave us the well, and drank thereof himself, and his children, and his cattle? Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again: But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.”
Devotion
“The Lord is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth.” (Psalm 145:18)
The Samaritan woman failed to recognize Jesus because, if she had, she would have been more humble, obedient, and truthful.
Many times, we fail to recognize that God is always at the center of it all—the Alpha and Omega. When we feel lost and doubtful, He has the utmost surprise waiting. He is just one prayer away. Our spirit often agrees, strengthening our faith: “The Lord is in control.” Yet, we let fear and doubt cloud that still, small voice of assurance.
Sometimes God puts us to the test—not because He hates us or wants us to fail, but because Scripture says He does not allow us to be tested beyond what we can bear. For God is faithful and will provide a way of escape so that we may be able to endure it (1 Corinthians 10:13). He does this to strengthen our faith and love for Him.
Walking with God will have rough turns; however, Jesus has proven that He is the Living Water who provides discernment, the word of knowledge, prophecy, healing, deliverance, salvation, blessing, stability, and provision. All we have to do is dig deep into God’s Word and be fully immersed in this well of salvation—not looking to the left or the right, not being swayed by the turbulence and pestilence of the world, but being fully rooted and grounded in God’s ordained plan and purpose for our lives.
As long as you are in the world, you will face challenges (John 16:33), but recognizing that Jesus steers the boat of life produces an undaunted faith that can move the greatest mountains. Through faith, Abraham pleased God. If you lay it all down and trust in God’s divine timing and purposes, He will give you an everlasting well of life so that you never thirst again.
Today's Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father,
I thank You that You are with me. When parched lands provide no water, You are the Living Water that quenches my thirst. When waters rise against me, You are the Anchor to my soul. I declare by faith that I am not moved by the circumstances that surround me, because You are the Living Well, and I have dug deep. So I thank You, Father, for the divine interventions You have planned for me and will perform on my behalf. In the Name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.
Apply It Today
Trust in the Lord today with all your heart. He is faithful to perform all that He has promised. He will give you peace, even in the face of temporary trials.
Resources
- Watch this short powerful clip, “Jesus Gives What’s Missing.” Whatever you feel is lacking, peace, hope, strength, He is more than enough to fill every empty place. Don’t miss this reminder of His love and provision.
- Join us today at 10 AM (EDT) for a live devotion on the Free Chapel Facebook Group or at live.freechapel.org. Come and drink from the fountain that never runs dry—refresh your soul and be encouraged in His presence. We’d love to have you with us!