“Well I spent some time this morning drinking water from
the well. It tasted so refreshing and as far as I can tell. It will satisfy my
thirst until I come to drink again, And dip my bucket in the well of wisdom for
all men.”
These were the words
from a song that the group “God's Messengers” sang back when I was growing up
(so you know it was a long time ago!) The words relate to the idea that there
is wisdom to be found in the Word of God and that we should “drink often” from
it. In fact, I just came in from watering my new trees that I planted a couple
of weeks ago. Most were in need of a good watering. One of them had leaves that
had curled up and turned brown. It occurred to me that I hadn't given it a
drink since I had set it out. I don't think it will survive. I think that could
also be true of the Christian who doesn't refresh himself often on the
nutrients found in scripture.
Listen to some of the
refreshment mentioned from Proverbs chapter 3. “How blessed is the man who
finds wisdom. And the man who gains understanding. For her profit is better
than the profit of silver, And her gain better than fine gold. She is more
precious than jewels; And nothing you desire compares with her. Long life is in
her right hand; In her left hand are riches and honor. Her ways are pleasant
ways, And all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to those who take hold
of her. And happy are all who hold her fast. The Lord by wisdom founded the
earth, By understanding He established the heavens. By His knowledge the deeps
were broken up, And the skies drip with dew.”
These words contain
the truth that God is the author of wisdom. He wants us to come and fill
ourselves up with the gems found in His love letter to us. He knows if we do we
will live abundant lives because we will start to reflect His wisdom to others.
If we don't “drink up,” I'm afraid we will be like that tree with curled up
leaves, so GO TO THE WELL!
—Alan
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