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Invaders on the Loose! Rivers of
Faith, Conclusion
I would like to conclude this journey about faith with one simple
text: "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. By this he meant the Spirit, whom those
who believed in him were later to receive." (John 7:37-39 NIV)
These streams of living waters really do exist. They are provided by
God's Spirit to those who believe. Everybody is affected differently
by these living waters, but one thing we all have in common is this:
They change the very core of our being!
Exhaustion was tapping on my shoulders and an infection was invading
my body. I had promised to help lead a presentation that night, in a
city at a fair distance from my home. I slept before heading to the
meeting, but when I woke up I had a horrendous headache. No way
would I be able to lead that night. No way, that is, unless I
believed God's promise: "I can do everything through him who gives
me strength" (Phil 4:13 NIV), the very "streams of living waters" we
just referred to.
As soon as I left home, my headache mysteriously disappeared and
energy flowed through my veins. I felt the presence of God within
me, and with such an Ally on my side, the meeting was a huge
success.
Interestingly enough, the headache and the fatigue returned as soon
as I arrived back home. It was like they had been impatiently
waiting for me to get back home! And they stayed with me for the
following four days. But those four days of sickness gave me the
opportunity to spend time with my Heavenly Father. I sure do need
that time with Him!
The last day of my sickness, I slept most of the day. That night I
had another meeting nearby, and again I claimed victory in Jesus.
There again, I was filled with His presence. His energy is what led
again to a successful meeting, and the next day I was 100% back to
my normal, healthy, energetic self.
Often God confronts us with this question "Do you believe that I am
able to do this?" (Matt 9:28 NIV)
More often than not, we face the answer with inner doubt. We live in
a confusing world, after all, but truly, "according to your faith
will it be done to you" (Matt 9:29 NIV).
These "streams of living waters" are available to all of us.
How will we answer God's question to us: "Do you believe that I am
able to do this?" (Matt 9:28 NIV)
"How can I face what I am going through?"
"Quite simply, with faith! God's Spirit will be your guide."
Rob Chaffart |
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Enjoy your adventure in faith. God has great plans for you.
Keep on focusing on Him and you will never be disappointed. In His love,
Rob Chaffart
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