The Water Of Life
Last night I pondered on the drought in Australia, and the suffering of the farmers.
But morso, on the true Water Of Life.
Revelation 22:17 And the Spirit and the bride, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.
When Jesus turned the water into wine, it gave assurance that we will never thirst spiritually. It can only get better if through bad times and good, we cling to Him and allow Him to shower our souls with cool, crystal clear water, no fluoride.
He is the Bread of Life and the Water of Life. Food and drink.
As petty little sinning humans we can only do our best and use our brain in the manner God intended it to be used. For good, not evil for evil leads to a nothingness; a blank wall which will place a man in a prison or have him executed for a heinous crime.
Around me, in other towns, farmers are suiciding. They have lost the only life they know, farming, they go into deep depression and see one solution, death. And, they leave behind grieving wives and children who have nowhere to run. If only the farmer had turned to Jesus and pondered on His words!
A drought on the land means alot of trouble, but, a drought in our souls means more trouble than one could ever dream of.
God is Our Provider. This does not mean we must sit idle and wait for God to drop a bucket of water on our heads. But it does mean that God will see a way out and lessen the load for the faithful Believer.
One thing many people tend to forget is that the true Believer is loved by God. Individually loved. Loved in a manner that man will never understand.
But in order to be loved by God, we must be tuned into God and the Living Water.
Far too many people cry " But I prayed and God never answered me!!"
The answer to that is within the individual. God always answers, but often not in the way the human wants Him to answer.
Some time ago, many women of Ouyen staged a naked water dance during a drought in order to "frighten God into sending rain"? Is this the way to approach a situation during drought? No. Certainly not! God will not be mocked!! A "Rain Dance" to begin with is a pagan thing; to go naked is but a display of immorality as the woman's body belongs to her husband and is for his eyes only!
It would have been far better had the women gathered and flooded their souls with water from the Living Christ. In that manner God would forgive the sin today if asked and perhaps bring relief.
A drought to me is a test of human faith and forbearance, yes, we may suffer. But through the suffering we will survive and live to tell the tale.
Do you agree that we should now concentrate on the Water Of Life instead of any suffering and inconveniences caused by a drought?
24 Comments:
At 28 October, 2006 14:40, Anonymous said…
You are a sweetheart but there are times when I think you christians are nuts because you can't seem to see beyond the nose on your faces. The BIG picture is drought, no money, debt, foreclosure, ruin. We need a good dose of water on the land FOR life, we don't need prayer and meditation.
At 28 October, 2006 14:46, Simonetta said…
Thankyou for your comment anon.
At 28 October, 2006 15:50, Anonymous said…
Yeah, the women danced as naked as a jay bird, raised heaps of money but no rain. Anonymous is looking at a maybe picture, our crops are buggared up but there's no movin us. I reckon you are right though, those women would have done better to have had a big Bible meeting at one of the shearers sheds with their husbands and done a bit of thinking about positive things instead of prancing around the paddock with no clothes on.
At 28 October, 2006 16:35, Anonymous said…
This is 2006, the woman's body does not belong to her husband anymore, if she wants to display it naked then it is her choice. There is such a thing as Liberated Women today. A man in deep depression is concentrating on his own deep thoughts and cannot concentrate on anything else, if nothing else he would be despising the words of the Bible which you seen to be so fond of B.
At 28 October, 2006 18:17, Anonymous said…
Doesn't the Bible say something about a virtuous woman? If women choose to live by a Bible standard which is very high then they would be the ones to encourage their men to be with them while they concentrate on the Living Water. It is up to the couple to make their choice in that matter.
At 28 October, 2006 19:21, Simonetta said…
Sorry to disappoint you Denise, but the married woman does belong to the man "And the two shall become one Flesh".
It's time you began to read your Bible, especially the Book of Proverbs. Yes Pat, the Book of Proverbs does state "Who can find a virtuous woman? Her price is above rubies and gold."
Women's Lib was not heard of in Bible times and I don't believe in it. Never have - never will.
Marriage is a Covenant. A Sacred Union. It is something one does not enter into lightly!
I agree with you Ouyen!
At 28 October, 2006 20:02, Anonymous said…
Hi Hon! It's Pat! Yeah, the drought is bad around here and I agree with us all concentrating on the Living Water. Not only in bad times but in good times too.
Love Patricia
At 28 October, 2006 21:12, Anonymous said…
The one who lives near you that is!
At 28 October, 2006 21:16, Simonetta said…
Hiya Pat! Yep ..... better to just call yourself Pat Hon. I was a bit confused there for a sec.
At 28 October, 2006 21:28, Anonymous said…
I posted a comment where is it?
At 28 October, 2006 21:37, Simonetta said…
I'm so sorry Denise but I had to delete it. You will understand why if you reflect on what you wrote.
At 28 October, 2006 22:23, Simonetta said…
Proverbs 31"Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.
She will do him good and no evil all the days of her life.
She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
She is like the merchants' ship; she bringeth her food from afar.
She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a
portion to her maidens.
She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.
She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.
She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are
clothed with scarlet.
She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.
Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to coem.
She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord,
she shall be praised.
Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates."
Proverbs 31:10-31
;)
There you go Denise!
At 28 October, 2006 22:45, Anonymous said…
Oh my God! What about the husband.
At 28 October, 2006 22:49, Simonetta said…
Oh ..... he gets a mention too....
Ten commandments for husbands
Thou shalt not take thy wife for granted, but will honour and respect her as thy equal. (1 Pet 3:7)
Thy highest allegiance, except God, shall be to thy wife, not thy relatives or friends. (Gen 2:24)
Thou shalt frequently tell thy wife how important & valuable she is to thee. (Phil 2:3; Prov 31:10-11)
Thou shalt hold thy wife's love by the same means that thou won it. (Sos 5:10-16)
Thou shalt actively establish family discipline with thy wife's help. (Eph 6:4)
Remember to do all the little things for thy wife when you say you will. (Mt 5:37)
Keep thine eyes on thy own wife, not thy neighbors. (Prov 5:15-20; Job 31:1; Jer 5:8)
Thou shalt make every effort to see things from thy wife's point of view. (Gen 21:12)
Thou shalt not fail to kiss thy wife every morning. (Sos 8:1)
Thou shalt not be stingy with thy wife when it comes to money. (Esther 5:3)
;)
At 28 October, 2006 23:04, Anonymous said…
I agree with those but certainly not for wives!If you expect husbands and wives to concentrate on Spirituality during bad times the Bible should come up with better conditions for wives.
At 28 October, 2006 23:21, Simonetta said…
Ten commandments for wives
Expect not thy husband to give thee as many luxuries as thy father hath given thee after many years of hard labor. (Phil 4:11; Amos 4:1)
Thou shalt work hard to build thy house with the husband that you have, not fantasizing about "the one that could have been". (Prov 14:1)
Thou shalt not nag...hit him with thine frying pan, it is kindlier. (Prov 27:15; 21:19)
Thou shalt coddle thy husband and be a warm wife. (1 Cor 7:3-5)
Remember that the frank approval of thy husband is more to thee than the side glances of many strangers. (Ezek 16:32; 2 Pet 2:14)
Thou shalt not yell at thy husband but will be a gentle and quiet spirit. (1 Pet 3:1-4)
Permit no one to assure thee that thou art having a hard time of it. (1 Pet 5:9)
Thou shall not fail to dress up for thy husband with an eye to please him, as thou didst before marriage. (Sos 4:9-11)
Thou shalt submit to thy husband from thy heart and allow him to be head of the household. (Col 3:18; 1 Pet 3:6; Eph 5:33)
Thou shalt assure thy husband and others that he is the greatest man alive. (Phil 2:3; Sos 5:9-16)
You see? Simple. ;)
At 28 October, 2006 23:41, Anonymous said…
oh my God ..... did you follow these things when you were married?!
At 29 October, 2006 00:00, Simonetta said…
I can tell you with the utmost confidence and assurance, that I went through a few stop signs, did a few ueys, hit a few trees, wiped out a few guide posts and failed to stop at a few red lights, was pulled up many a time for speeding in the kitchen, had my licence taken off me for treadling the spinning wheel too fast, and another licence suspended for .... now, what was that for??? Hmnnnn ... forgotten now.
The rest is kept a solemn secret by the Trade Union for Secret Servants in Solitary Confinement.
Now go to bed, I'm shutting down Windows.
Night Hon!!
At 29 October, 2006 00:30, Anonymous said…
Do yourself and me a favour and stay single if only for the reason that you know all that stuff.
At 29 October, 2006 10:05, Simonetta said…
Darling Denny , don't you know that when it's all boiled down it all connects and is carried out so easily due to four little letters?
L.O.V.E.!
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