Purify Your Mind Series (Part 1) by Joe KirbySample

Hungry for God?

A thirsty man stands still at the edge of the seashore with an empty jar as the tide is coming in. The man remains stationary as the sea washes over him and, eventually, the ocean fills his vessel with seawater. The man is so thirsty he takes the jar and drinks from it. The saltwater leaves a bitter taste in his mouth and does not satisfy. The next day the man is still thirsty, so he climbs to the top of a steep mountain in search of a beautiful waterfall. When he finds it, he takes his jar and fills it up in the pure, flowing water. Again the man drinks from the jar, but this time it tastes sweet and refreshing.

That man is you! If you stand still, you will soon stagnate in your Christianity. Every day your soul must be filled with something; if you are not actively filling it up with the living waters of Christ, there is a sea of addictions and temptations waiting to fill your vessel. It’s easy to stand still and be entertained by the lusts of this life, but drinking from broken cisterns that cannot hold water always leaves a bitter taste. However, if we go to the hard effort of climbing the spiritual mountain, seeking Christ’s face every day in prayer and study, He will reward us with His sweet graces which will never leave us disappointed. Mining for gold is always tough, but, once found, the benefits far outweigh the sacrifice. So today, let’s get in the Word —before the world gets into us!