Like A River
Act 16:13 13 On the Sabbath we went outside the city gate to the river, where we expected to find a place of prayer. We sat down and began to speak to the women who had gathered there. 14 One of those listening was a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul's message.
Now there are obviously no rivers in Houston, bayous, yes. But the fact is as wonderful and beautiful it is to have a place to pray away from all the noises of the big city as a river, here that isn't possible. Or is it?
John 7:38 "He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water."
Jesus said anyone who thirsts come to Me. If you 'believe in Me' your heart will flow with a river of My 'living' water.
The river is a place of washing, cleansing, refreshing and filling our thirst. When we think of water, cool, clear, clean water especially those in the mountain rivers it is so beautiful to just to stand by the river and watch the currents flow. And if you dare get in it, even in the summer months high in the mountains the water is frigid and it will wake you up real fast!!
The Lord calls us, because He knows we are always thirsty. Water is essential for living. Without it we could not live. Without Jesus we cannot live. He gives life, and a more abundant life.
As we follow Him and have faith in Him, our hearts will receive His river of life. Lydia let His river of life flow 'into' her heart. She wanted more. She then allowed the river to flow 'out' from her heart to others. In the same chapter 16 of Acts, Lydia had others waiting in her home to receive His Living Water.
We may have choices for many rivers flowing, but there is only one river of 'living' water that sets us free. If we allow His River of Life to flow into our heart, His 'living' water will wake you up with unspeakable joy!!
Video & Song
"Down To The River To Pray' Allison Krauss
http://youtube.com/watch?v=F1FQqSGxBso&feature=related
I had to post this, this is a great song!!
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