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Wednesday Devotional

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Scripture Reading: John 7:37-44

Title: Fresh Springs, Fresh Faith

Key Verse: John 7:38 (ESV) ~ Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’

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Devotional:

A mountain guide once told a story about two lakes he regularly visited. One was fed by a rushing stream that flowed through it and continued down the mountain. The water was crystal clear, teeming with fish, and refreshing to drink. The other lake had no outlet—water flowed in but never flowed out. Over time, it became stagnant, murky, and lifeless. "Same water source," he explained, "but completely different outcomes. One keeps moving, the other just sits."

This perfectly illustrates what Jesus meant when He spoke about rivers of living water flowing from within believers. The Christian life isn't meant to be a stagnant pond where we simply collect spiritual experiences and let them sit. Instead, it should be like that flowing mountain stream—constantly receiving fresh input from God while also pouring out into the lives of others.

When we stop actively engaging with Scripture, prayer, and fellowship, our spiritual lives begin to resemble that stagnant lake. We may still go through the motions of church attendance or religious activities, but without the fresh flow of God's Spirit, our faith becomes murky and lifeless. Doubts multiply, enthusiasm fades, and eventually, walking away seems easier than pressing on.

But Jesus promises something different for those who truly believe in Him. He offers not just a trickle of spiritual life, but rivers—abundant, flowing, life-giving streams that both refresh us and overflow to bless others. This requires us to position ourselves where His living water can flow freely through us, not just into us.

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Additional Passages for Reflection:

• Psalm 1:1-3 (The tree planted by streams of water)
• Revelation 22:1-2 (The river of the water of life)



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