In the 7th chapter of John in verse 38 we hear Jesus say…
“Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.”
How are we to understand this statement? Jesus was challenging the people, as well as us, to a personal faith in who He said he was… not to just react in belief or unbelief according to the crowd. We see many people being confused by this man Jesus and his ministry. The people wanted to believe but then saw the resistance from the religious leaders and they questioned if Jesus could be the One, the Messiah, if he came from Galilee (vs. 41&42).
Verse 43 even says that the people were divided “because of Jesus.”
What are the things swirling around us that can cause us to question? To be divided in our belief? What are we reacting to? Who is influencing us?
How are we seeing Jesus? The one “who seeks the glory of the one who sent him” (vs. 18).
As we look together at this passage we will be able to sense the confusion of the people… but through that confusion (and yes our own confusion) let’s hear how much He wants us to know the Father and experience that river of living water in our lives.
Written by Pastor Todd Wessles. Pastor Todd and his wife Cindy live in New Lenox.
Written by Pastor Todd Wessles. Pastor Todd and his wife Cindy live in New Lenox.
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