Contemplative Bible Reading

John 4:13-14 (New Living Translation)

13 Jesus replied, “Anyone who drinks this water will soon become thirsty again. 14 But those who drink the water I give will never be thirsty again. It becomes a fresh, bubbling spring within them, giving them eternal life.”

Jesus is speaking to a woman sitting next to a well. Jesus mentions “this water” as the water found in the well. Basic water from a well provides a temporary relief from thirst.

Jesus contrasts our regular water with the water, the life, that Jesus gives. Jesus puts a fresh, bubbling spring within us. Note, Jesus does not just fill us with water, like a pond. If we are full of water today, we will eventually consume that water and be dry again.

The life Jesus gives us is like a bubbling spring. A spring gives water today, and tomorrow, and the next day, and the next, and the next, and… Refreshing life from Jesus bubbles up every moment of every day.

Good grief that sure is a wonderful gift. Thank you God. Help me to realize and utilize your precious gifts.