Today’s Bible readings are Genesis 26:17-27:46, Matthew 9:1-17, Psalm 10:16-18, & Proverbs 3:9-10
Water is such an important resource. In ancient times, we
see that it was what a city needed in order to thrive. In the desert, they
would dig wells. If the well produced water they would begin to build a city
around it.
Genesis
26:32-33
32 That very day Isaac’s servants came and told him about a
new well they had dug. “We’ve found water!” they exclaimed. 33 So
Isaac named the well Shibah (which means “oath”). And to this day the town
that grew up there is called Beersheba (which means “well of the oath”).
We see in our reading that as Isaac’s servants found water
they rejoiced. How excited they must have been when they finally taped into
that wonderful flow of water. They had eagerly been searching for the flow. Now
they found it. It gave them the source that was needed to prosper their lives.
As a result of the life that the source of water brought to them, a city was
birthed in that place.
The enemies of a people group would often try to contaminate
the water source of those they were in opposition with. Many times they would
throw dead animal in a well to ruin it. If they could stop up the well, as we
see the Philistines doing in previous chapters to Abraham, they could rob the people
of the life that it gave. Often, this would leave the people discouraged &
weak.
I love that Isaac was a man who was constantly looking for
new ways to tap into the same flow. As Spirit-filled believers we MUST find
ways to tap into the flow of the Rivers of Life that the Holy Spirit produces.
We must be eager to find these new watering holes. We must search for those
moments of great intimacy with the Spirit of God. This is what revives us. It
brings new strength & excitement into our lives.
How important was it for Isaac & his family to find
water? How diligent do you think they searched for it? How high on the priority
list do you think it was? You know the answer to these questions.
We MUST be equally hungry for the moves of the Spirit in our
lives. There has to be a place where we come to that we realize we need the
Spirit moving in us & through us. It is time for us to start digging new
wells.
1.
A new Pentecostal experience.
2.
Another baptism of fire.
3.
A re-filling of the Same Spirit.
4.
A fresh flow of boldness.
5.
A greater release of His gifts in us.
6.
An increase in anointing.
7.
A new wave of His presence
All of these things are what the hearts of every believer is
longing for. I want you to know that it is something that every believer can
have. God gives this freely to all who are thirsty.
Revelation 22:17
17 The Spirit and the bride
say, “Come.” Let anyone who hears this say, “Come.” Let anyone who is thirsty
come. Let anyone who desires drink freely from the water of life.
Notice the
result of this well; a city was born. Just think what would happen in our
community if a body of believers would get serious about this. What would
happen if we tapped into the flow of the Spirit this Sunday in our churches?
What impact would it have on our city? I believe that there would be a new city
birthed. Lives would be changed. Families would be transformed. The city would
grow & flourish.
3 THINGS TO DO TODAY TO START DIGGING A NEW WELL
1.
Get filled
with the Holy Spirit & if you’re already filled get re-filled.
·
God wants
you to be baptized in the Holy Spirit.
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God wants
you to pray in the Spirit.
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God wants
you to live in the Spirit.
2.
Find a place & worship.
·
Pour out your heart to God.
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Sing to Him a new song that has never been
written.
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Tell Him of all the things you are thankful for.
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Declare His greatness.
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Proclaim His victories.
3.
Stay committed to prayer & reading the Word.
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Prayer is a place that water can be found.
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Prayer will keep you focused.
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His Word is the source to the Spirit.
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A steady diet of these 2 will lead to a steady
flow of fresh water from new wells.
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