“Checkmate” in chess can involve strategic sacrifice to win. Likewise, our spiritual walks ought to involve sacrificing what we hold dear.
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Following God’s Lead – Sharing His Word
Gathering by the well. That is one thing you can count on in the livestock sector. For instance, our cows gather by the well daily for water. It is usually around lunch time when they come in from grazing and hang out by the well for a drink during the heat of the day. I’m sure you are aware, the most important ingredient for sustaining life in a cow, or any breathing creature on earth for that matter, is water. The same is true for the crops we raise and all vegetation. Even though we rely primarily on the rains from heaven above, we do have wells for irrigation water. Water is the primary source of life for all living things.
This is the very reason why Jesus shows up by the well. He knows that people from all walks of life need to come to the well and draw water for themselves and their livestock. One episode in John 4 we are told about His conversation with a Samaritan woman by the well. This was also about noon during the heat of the day. He ultimately gives her a drink of “living water.” This same living water is what I would like to share with you through my blog.
My intention with these refreshing drinks of water is to come up with different ways to give you something to ponder. Providing insight about how your daily activities can or need to circle back to God. As you know, part of life is getting consumed with busy schedules and the necessity to be reminded of where our focus should be. I pray “By The Well” will ignite your thirst for God’s eternal promise and to seek Him daily.
The Lord has richly blessed me in so many ways and it is my aspiration to expose you to His Grace as well. Please reach out to me anytime. I would love to visit with you, not only about what I do on the farm, but about the loving God whom I serve. I will draw from the well an insight for you to consume each month, so keep checking in and discover a new perspective of “Following God’s Lead – Sharing His Word” By The Well.
-Phil
If you like, check out these Daily Devotions
Chew on This
Chewing on thoughts can lead to actions. Discipline yourself so rumination will lead to God pleasing actions as we set our mind on Christ.
Angry Birds
Angry Birds; a game but is it really? Anger creeps into our hearts/minds and we must turn to the Lord to curb the anger that makes us sin.
Don’t Step on The Crack
Don’t step on the crack. Worldly stress can cause stress in your life. Jump over these cracks with faith and placing your trust in God.
Good Grief
Good Grief, I am a loser to sin. But with a new life in Christ Jesus, I am a winner with a new identity through Him.
Grass Greener on the Other Side
When you think the grass is greener on the other side, look at what you have and give thanks to God for everything He has given you.
Stuck in the Muck
When you are stuck in the muck, reach out to God. He is there with a loving hand to help you and willing to set your feet on solid ground.
Once Upon A Time
Once upon a time Christ died for our sins and give us a new life. Through faith, we are saved in this new life with Him.
Post Turtle
Are you a Post Turtle? A turtle on top a post cannot get there by himself. You cannot raise to great heights by yourself either. Seek God.
The Tail Wagging The Dog
The phrase “the tail wagging the dog” refers to something backwards. Is your spiritual life that way? Use God’s way instead of your way.