Psalm 119:81-83 "My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word. (82) Mine eyes fail for thy word, saying, When wilt thou comfort me? (83) For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; yet do I not forget thy statutes."
The earth is about 71% water while the human body is 50 - 70% water and blood.
Thirst is a very real danger. We see what happens when the earth is in a
drought. A person who does not drink enough water is in dire danger when he
becomes dehydrated. There are many things on the market that are fluids and
promise to satisfy your thirst, but in reality, they only magnify the thirst.
Even Coca-Cola (the real thing) leaves you wanting more instead of giving true
satisfaction. Only water can really take away the thirst of the body.
That is in the physical realm and yet the spiritual realm is just as true. Our
spiritual beings need the water of the Word of God. We become dry and
dehydrated spiritually when we fail to consume the Word of God on a regular
basis. I'm not saying that everything will be hunky-dory if you read the Word
of God every day. I'm not saying that you will never have problems. Even Jesus
said, "In the world, you will have tribulation." That's a promise
just as true as "By grace ye are saved." BUT... the water of the Word
assures us that even in our darkest times of life, the grace of God is
sufficient for all our needs. The Water of the Word assures us that God's grace
is super abounding over and above our sin. The Water of God's Word assures us
that even when we feel dried up, God has not forsaken us. Even as we are
learning patience, God is already in our tomorrow and knows the end from the
beginning. We might ask, "When wilt thou comfort (us)", but we
can be assured that His comfort is already in place. Thank you, Jesus!
My Faith Has Found a Resting Place by E.E. Hewitt
My faith has found a resting place,
Not in device or creed;
I trust the ever living One,
His wounds for me shall plead.
chorus:
I need no other argument,
I need no other plea,
It is enough that Jesus died,
And that He died for me.
Enough for me that Jesus saves,
This ends my fear and doubt;
A sinful soul I come to Him,
He'll never cast me out. (chorus)
My heart is leaning on the Word,
The living Word of God,
Salvation by my Savior's Name,
Salvation through His blood. (chorus)