The Jesus Bible Reading PlanSample

THE GIFT OF WATER

Joram was the king of Israel in Samaria, and though he did not worship the false god Baal like his father, Ahab, he was still an evil king. Joram went to war with Moab over lambs and wool, and to bolster his chances of military success he organized an alliance with Judah and Edom. Despite Joram’s reputation, Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, still joined the alliance without seeking God’s wisdom or consulting with the prophet Elisha. Only after the coalition wandered lost in the wilderness of Edom for seven days and almost died of thirst did they seek God’s help through the prophet. Elisha told them that God would miraculously provide. Overnight, without wind or rain, God filled the dry valley with water and brought confusion and ultimately defeat to the Moabites. This provision echoed an earlier incident in the wilderness at Horeb when God had miraculously rescued his people by causing water to flow where there was none (Ex 17:6).

Many years later, he provided life-sustaining water of an even better kind through his Son. Jesus offers living water to God’s people. In Christ, thirsty souls can be satisfied and sins can be cleansed (Jn 4:7 – 14). In him, a wellspring forever flows with life (Rev 22:1).

Jesus, thank you for miraculously providing, even when I’ve stubbornly gone my own way and gotten off track. Help me to stay on course, depending daily on your living water. Amen.