Wells of Living WaterI have always been fascinated with wells. Yes, I mean in-the-ground wells. I think it is the mystery of what is down there or maybe the fact that they nourish us with necessary water. I remember a story about a little girl who insisted that her grandfather give her a drink from his well every day. She would tug on his sleeve right after breakfast and drag him out to the well. There he would pump several times until the flow of water was strong and steady. The little girl pushed her cup under the water stream and filled it to overflowing. She watched as the water flowed over the sides of her cup and down her arm. Her smile always brightened her grandfather’s outlook for the day. He would chuckle and watch her as if she was the most special person in the world.What did she find so fascinating with the trip to the well each day? One would suppose that it was the cool, clear, good-tasting well water that pleased her, but I happen to know that there was another reason for the joy. You see, that little girl was me and I loved the fact that my grandfather was all mine and I didn’t have to share him with anyone. He smiled so brightly when we shared the well.I now imagine that God smiles as I drink from His well each day. I take a few moments each morning to settle in and push my cup under the stream of the water of Salvation and Grace. Somehow I know it is the pleasure that I get from being with my Father in Heaven alone, all to myself. I drink as long as I can. Time is mine.When was the last time you drank from the well of God’s Love? Just pure, clean, clear, nourishing water of light and life. It’s ours to take. God’s to offer. John 7:37-38 said, "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him."
