The Far-Reaching Rivers of Life
He who believes in Me . . . out of his heart will
flow rivers of living water —John 7:38
A river reaches places which its
source never knows. And Jesus said that, if we have received His fullness,
“rivers of living water” will flow out of us, reaching in blessing even “to the
end of the earth” (Acts 1:8)
regardless of how small the visible effects of our lives may appear to be. We
have nothing to do with the outflow— “This is the work of God, that you believe.
. .” (John 6:29).
God rarely allows a person to see how great a blessing he is to others.
John 7:38-40 New American Standard
Bible (NASB)
38 He who believes in Me, as the
Scripture said, ‘From [a]his innermost being will flow rivers of living
water.’” 39 But this He spoke of the Spirit, whom those who believed in Him
were to receive; for the Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet
glorified.
Acts 1:8 New American Standard Bible
(NASB)
8 but you will receive power when the
Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem,
and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth.”
John 6:26-30 New American Standard
Bible (NASB)
Words to the People
26 Jesus answered them and said,
“Truly, truly, I say to you, you seek Me, not because you saw signs, but
because you ate of the loaves and were filled. 27 Do not work for the food
which perishes, but for the food which endures to eternal life, which the Son
of Man will give to you, for on Him the Father, God, has set His seal.” 28
Therefore they said to Him, “What shall we do, so that we may work the works of
God?” 29 Jesus answered and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you
believe in Him whom He has sent.” 30 So they said to Him, “What then do You do
for a sign, so that we may see, and believe You? What work do You perform?
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