“O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.” – Psalm 30:2
I was thinking about the changes that I need to make to have a healthier lifestyle, and one of these is to incorporate more water into my diet. While water is not usually my first “go-to” when thirsty, I know it is better for me than soda or coffee or even… sweet tea! (I know my southern friends are shuddering at that thought right now!) I am supposed to drink 6-8 cups of water each day (48-64 ounces), and while that seems like a lot, it’s becoming easier for me since I’ve chosen to give up soda for now.
According to H.H. Mitchell, Journal of Biological Chemistry 158, the brain and heart are composed of 73% water, and the lungs are about 83% water. Our skin, muscles, and kidneys are each more than 60% water, and even our bones are approximately 30% eater! As a whole, our bodies are approximately 60% water, so it makes sense that water is an important part of healthy living.
Water helps our bodies get rid of poisonous substances. When these toxins accumulate, the tissues in our bodies begin to break down and die. Water helps flush out these harmful substances so our bodies can continue functioning as they should.
Water is important spiritually as well. In John 4, Jesus talks about our need for “living water.” He tells the Samaritan woman in reference to the well water she is drawing, “Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again: But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst;” (John 4:13-14)
Similar to toxins that invade our physical bodies, sin attacks us spiritually. When our spiritual lives are polluted by sin, it can also lead to death. The Bible tells us in Romans 6:23, that “The wages of sin is death.” In order to rid ourselves of sin and its consequences, we must avail ourselves of the living water that Jesus offers. Just as water cleanses our physical bodies of poisonous substances, the living water that Christ offers cleanses us of the spiritual toxin of sin.
Jesus said, “But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.” (John 4:14)
How does one obtain this “living water”? Simply put your faith in Jesus. Ask Him to forgive your sins and become your Saviour. Once you are saved, you will have a bountiful supply of His living water springing up from within your heart… enough that you will be able to share it with others!
I thirsted in the barren land of sin and shame,
And nothing satisfying there I found;
But to the blessed cross of Christ one day I came,
Where springs of living water did abound.
How sweet the living water from the hills of God,
It makes me glad and happy all the way;
Now glory, grace and blessing mark the path I’ve trod,
I’m shouting “Hallelujah” every day.
Drinking at the springs of living water,
Happy now am I, my soul they satisfy;
Drinking at the springs of living water,
O wonderful and bountiful supply.
(from “Springs of Living Water” by John W. Peterson)
“He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.” John 7:38
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Open your Bible and have a cup of living water today!