Life Water

I mentioned yesterday about the substitute preacher at the church I went to. He was an elderly fellow and had retired from being a full-time pastor. Although the man that introduced him said that "retired pastor" can't happen. I agree. Regardless of whether we ever served as a pastor or teacher or anything else, we never retire from serving God. It also reminded me of my Grandpa Hulsey, who passed away a year ago. He was a pastor for many, many years and once an old colleague, who was in his 90's and was still speaking, told grandpa that he'd keep going as long as he was alive, and from my understanding that had a big impact on grandpa.

Anyway, this fellow, I don't remember his name, spoke about the woman at the well, and how water serves many purposes in our lives. It can be scary and chaotic, like storms on the ocean (which Jesus showed He had control over) and it can also be peaceful, pleasant, cleansing and necessary for life. When you start think about it, it's quite amazing how many times water plays a significant role in the Bible.

He had a couple interesting points. Jesus ask the woman at the well for a drink. Only twice in the Bible did He ask for a drink. Once was here, and once was on the cross.

He closed the message by saying that the woman had a cup but no water and Jesus had water but no cup. The two formed the perfect collaboration and we can do the same. Jesus is the living water and we just have to provide the vessel.

I thought that was clever.