Have you ever considered that the life giving water of Jesus Christ is like an ever flowing stream? Think of it. Jesus as the Water of Life flowing like a stream, nourishing everything it touches. But also think about this. Water knows what it is; water knows what to do. It flows... ever flowing downward to the lowliest places, creating a pool of nourishment, sustanence, life. Water can be obstructed, but never distracted from who and what it is.
We, however, are often distracted by the obstructions we face in life: work, illness, daily struggles of making ends meet, filling our planners with meetings and kids events. Okay, so these are things of life, things needed to survive. But can't we find Jesus in each of these? Isn't our Lord calling us each to a vocation where we are gifted? Isn't is possible that we can do with less? Don't we have the option to block off some of our planner for family or personal time to renew and refresh our spirits? Yes it is possible! We can make changes in our lives that lead to a healthier, wholesome life if we recognize our Lord in each of these moments. To recognize Jesus in each decision we make is to flow with him around the obstructions while not being distracted.
Jesus calls us to flow with him to the lowliest places, places where we abide with one another in humility for what we can share with and learn from one another, places where we reach out to those in need and receive help for our own ailments.
Jesus, as the Water of Life, does not climb the ladder into self-centeredness and power that flows against the purpose of life. No, our Lord, flows down to the lowliest places, pooling with (abiding with) the least and the lowly, the lost and forsaken, the tired and weary.
It is a refreshing pool of life and sustenance. Let's jump into the stream and flow there together!
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