Everyday Response // Day Four
The Psalmist describes idols as having the impressions of God but are without his abilities. What’s the difference? God is alive and active but idols are utterly lifeless.
“…idols are silver and gold, the work of human hands. They have mouths, but do not speak; eyes, but do not see. They have ears, but do not hear; noses, but do not smell. The have hands, but do not feel; feet, but do not walk; and they do not make a sound in their throat. Those who make them will be like them, so do all who trust in them.”
Psalm 115:4-8
As I read this scripture, I can’t help but wonder, what am I thirsty for?
The description of God as living water keeps splashing up in comparison to Psalm 115. Our God is living, moving, flowing, active in our lives and in our world. He roars like a waterfall, he babbles like a brook. He washes like a river, he refreshes like a stream. He revives like the rain.
I’ve heard it said that water has a persistence that cuts a new way whenever it meets an obstacle. That’s what I’m thirsty for–everything he is faithfully flowing in and out of me.
Below is a picture of Psalm 115 side-by-side with three passages about living water. I love studying scriptures parallel to each other. It’s not the only way to study and read the Bible, but I find it to be a helpful, pointed way to hone in on a truth, promise, idea, etc…
I highlighted things that stood out to me — themes, repetition, promises, etc… Looking at the verses like this makes it a little easier to see the consequence of trusting idols is lifelessness, but the promise of Living Water is life, satisfaction, overflow, eternity, and SO MUCH MORE!
We are thirsty for life, it’s our greatest desire. Trouble is, we don’t always look for it in the right places. And, sometimes, we settle for counterfeits. So in a response to the truth we’ve just gathered from the Word of God above, I’m asking the Lord some questions and taking some time to listen to the Holy Spirit as he teaches and leads.
What am I pursuing? Is it living water or something utterly lifeless? Am I settling for fake things? What (or Who) am I believing? What am I feeding my heart, soul, mind, and strength? Will you show me the places where Jesus is overflowing in my life? And ,the places that need to be unblocked?
Prayer: Jesus, I am thirsty for you! I want more! I declare in agreement with your word, You satisfy. I want your life springing up in me, overflowing in all that I do. Holy Spirit, rush in and out of my heart!
Brave Sparrow 