Water is Basic

Jeremiah 2:13 “For my people have committed two evils; they have forsaken me the fountain of living waters, and hewed them out cisterns, broken cisterns, that can hold no water.”

My dad-in-law works in the medical profession as an anesthetist. That means he puts people to sleep for a living. I guess we have that in common about our professions! Anytime someone in my family gets sick, my dad-in-law always says, “Make sure you drink plenty of water!” Why? Water is basic. Water sustains life. Any substitute can not fully replace your need for water.

Have you ever been thirsty? I mean really thirsty? When you are, you have three options. First, you can ignore the need and go thirsty-you will die from lack of water. Second, you can exert effort without any benefit-picture a marathon runner who needs water opening a can of soda (effort without benefit). Or third, you can go to the source for water. Only water can meet your need when you are thirsty. All other substitutes only go so far.

I have traveled some backroads in Arizona close to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Down one road is an old ranger station that I enjoy exploring occasionally. Once I discovered a cistern out back which was designed to collect rainwater from the roof. When I lifted the lid on the cistern, there was water in there alright-it had probably been in there for years, evidenced by the dead rats floating on the top! Was I thrilled with this “find”? No-that water will not help anybody. What a lousy substitute for fresh, clear water that refreshes your thirst!

God created us, our need for physical water, and our need for Him. To whom will you look today? The “fountain of living waters” is completely sufficient and able to meet your every need.