OUR picture today presents a very beautiful scene. The cows are enjoying a good drink. The sheep is grazing contentedly on the grass, and the woman is interested in watching these pretty creatures. She seems to have the care of them, and no doubt thinks as much of them as we do of our pet dogs and cats.
In the distance there are more cattle, and the whole valley looks beautifully quiet and peaceful. Do you think that after while some more of the cows will be coming up to this fine big trough for a drink? Probably they will, for they all need water. And we can draw a lesson from this. You know you could not get along without water. I could not. None of us could. The body requires it.
Now, if this water we all drink is so necessary for the body, can you tell me what kind of water is necessary for the soul? For the soul thirsts as well as the body.
If you will read the fourth chapter of John’s Gospel you will see that Jesus is the living water. He alone can satisfy the thirsting soul. In this chapter we find the Lord Jesus by a well, talking with a poor Samaritan woman. He tells her that she drinks from the well only to thirst again, but that if she asks of Him He will give her living water, (verse 14). Then He says to her,
Have you found this “Living Water”? Have you drunk at this satisfying fountain? If not, do not delay longer. Accept His wonderful offer of eternal life.
ML 11/13/1927