The recent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is a reminder of man’s propensity to pollute the earth. For all sorts of reasons, such as greed and sinful ambition, he fouls the environment and endangers life. The oil spill is just one example of how this celestial globe lies defiled under its inhabitants (Is 24:5). An ocean region teeming with life is now a contaminated ecosystem where birds, mammals, shellfish and other organisms find it difficult to survive. As the creation groans we do so inwardly under such a burden as this. What a tragedy! It is a reminder that apart from the wise and gracious providence of God, this earth would have been uninhabitable long ago. Jesus, Lord of heaven and earth, preserves and governs the natural order, yet offers something better.
The Samaritan woman marveled when He mentioned as one of His amenities living water (Jn 4:11). Her misinterpretation of it as a physical provision led Him to contrast the short-term quenching qualities of Jacob’s well water with the eternally-satisfying character of His (vv. 13-14). Christ’s water goes beyond that which teems with life. It is living water. The polluted resources in the Gulf give pause for reflection and reason for sorrow. Man should be a better steward. But there is cause for rejoicing as we ponder the rich, unlimited supply of heavenly irrigation that is offered in Jesus. It is a spiritual resource that cannot be spoiled by human greed and sinful ambition. It cannot be polluted but can purify the foulest sinner. Jesus offers Himself as a reservoir of blessing that is of absolute purity, eternal duration, and infinite extent. He is the fountain of life. Man’s pollution fouls the earth’s water. Christ’s water removes the soul’s pollution. It is an amazing contrast. May you drink from this fountain of living water and rejoice!
The Samaritan woman marveled when He mentioned as one of His amenities living water (Jn 4:11). Her misinterpretation of it as a physical provision led Him to contrast the short-term quenching qualities of Jacob’s well water with the eternally-satisfying character of His (vv. 13-14). Christ’s water goes beyond that which teems with life. It is living water. The polluted resources in the Gulf give pause for reflection and reason for sorrow. Man should be a better steward. But there is cause for rejoicing as we ponder the rich, unlimited supply of heavenly irrigation that is offered in Jesus. It is a spiritual resource that cannot be spoiled by human greed and sinful ambition. It cannot be polluted but can purify the foulest sinner. Jesus offers Himself as a reservoir of blessing that is of absolute purity, eternal duration, and infinite extent. He is the fountain of life. Man’s pollution fouls the earth’s water. Christ’s water removes the soul’s pollution. It is an amazing contrast. May you drink from this fountain of living water and rejoice!
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