Podcasts about Living Water

Summary:In this episode, George Binoka and Jeff Musgrave unpack Jesus' metaphor of salt—not as a compliment to human decency, but as a powerful spiritual calling. Believers are meant to live in such a way that people around them become spiritually thirsty—for the living water only Christ can give.You'll learn how God is already at work in people's hearts, how to join His mission effectively, and why authentic relationships are essential in today's shifting culture. This conversation challenges every Christian to live joyfully and compellingly so others begin to ask, “What do you have that I don't?”

May the God of Wonders Bless You!

 Go to sermon webpage: VISION SUNDAY

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John 4:11-12 She said to Him, "Sir, You have nothing to draw with, and the well is deep; where then do You get that living water? You are not greater than our father Jacob, are You, who gave us the well, and drank of it himself and his sons and his cattle?" Is it possible to get the supernatural from the natural? Jesus spoke of the supernatural, living water that would satisfy this woman's thirst forever, and she could only think in the realm of the natural. This is always the focus of unbelief. We saw the same unbelief in Nicodemus back in chapter 3. Jesus spoke of the supernatural work of the Holy Spirit in the new birth, and Nicodemus, at the time, could only think in natural terms. The Samaritan woman and Nicodemus lived by what they could see, taste, and experience in the natural realm. How about you? How much of your life is consumed with the natural instead of the supernatural? The apostle Paul encouraged the Colossians to focus on the supernatural instead of the natural when he wrote, “Therefore if you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. For you have died (that is, died to your life in this world) and your life is hidden with Christ in God” (Col. 3:1-3). Can you see that Paul and Jesus were speaking of the same thing—supernatural eternal life in Christ? Unbelief, focusing on things as they are on the earth, is the greatest hindrance to living to love with Jesus. The love of God through our lives doesn't come from a natural well. We can't draw love out of our natural thinking, feeling, and fleshly efforts. It comes from the well-spring of living water residing within us that issues forth from where Christ is seated above in the heavenlies. So many people try to love their spouses, children, and others by looking at the natural realm. If you focus on the person, with all of their inadequacies, fleshly flaws, and offenses toward you, you'll find it impossible to love them. You aren't loving them with Jesus, you're being hindered by unbelief. Faith focuses on Jesus, His victory over the flesh, sin, and death, His fullness, and His love, which is the sustained direction of the will toward the highest good of another, no matter what the cost, in the power of the Holy Spirit, for the glory of God. Faith is what God has provided as the means to draw from the well of His life and love. So when you feel weary and thirsty, look to Jesus. Draw from His life within, and then pour out what you receive to those around you who are weary and thirsty. That's drinking the living water, of which Jesus spoke to the Samaritan woman. When you turn from unbelief and live out of the living water of Christ, you are living to love with Jesus. I invite you to become a partner in our ministry. Would you pray about becoming a regular supporter of Elijah Ministries and the Live to Love with Jesus ministry? I hope you will receive the joy and benefit of “giving it forward,” so others may receive encouragement to turn their hearts to God and to live to love with Jesus. You may give online or send a check to the address listed at www.spiritofelijah.com/donate.

John 4:10 Jesus answered and said to her, “If you knew the gift of God, and who it is who says to you, ‘Give Me a drink,' you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water.” We see Jesus' reason for demanding a drink from the Samaritan woman. His command to give Him a drink revealed the intensity of His need. I don't want us to miss what I think is an important insight. This is the second time Jesus used the imperative verb form. Jesus didn't ask. He commanded her to give Him a drink. He didn't say, “Would you please give me a drink?” or “I'm thirsty, would you please help me?” Jesus wanted this woman to become aware of her deep and intense need for living water, so He understood the desperate need He had for a drink as the Father's way of informing Him of her need. He came to the well, weary and aware of His desperate need for what she could give Him. She came to the well, weary and unaware of her desperate need for what He could give her. If she were in touch with the spiritual thirst, she would have engaged Him and asked for what He could give her. We will see that He leans into this later in the conversation by revealing that her spiritual need, her thirst, had led her to drink from the wrong source—men. Jesus revealed three things she didn't know. She didn't know what He could give her. She didn't know who He was, and she didn't recognize her spiritual thirst. We can take great encouragement from this verse in several ways. One, we know the gift of God—eternal life—and we have it! We have experienced the love of God in Christ, so we should be motivated to tell others of His great gift. And lets' not miss this. It is a gift! One doesn't have to earn it or pay for it. It is given freely by the Father. Two, we know who Jesus is. He is Almighty God appearing in flesh. Jesus is the Son of God, the exact representation of the Father, the out flashing of His glory. He is the way, the truth, and the life, and the only way to the Father. We are blessed beyond words. Three, if we have realized our own desperate need of living water, then we have asked Him to give us that living water. We live out of the satisfaction of a never-ending flow of life in Christ. So, when we are weary, we know who to go to, and we know what to ask for—living water. Jesus, dwelling in us, is a source of constant fullness, a well that never runs dry. May we live out of His fullness and invite others to drink from Him. I invite you to become a partner in our ministry. Would you pray about becoming a regular supporter of Elijah Ministries and the Live to Love with Jesus ministry? I hope you will receive the joy and benefit of “giving it forward,” so others may receive encouragement to turn their hearts to God and to live to love with Jesus. You may give online or send a check to the address listed at www.spiritofelijah.com/donate.

It's not uncommon to go through times of spiritual dryness. We long for satisfaction. We need our soul-thirst quenched. Find living water.

It's not uncommon to go through a time of spiritual dryness. We long for satisfaction. We need our soul thirst quenched. Find living water on Revive Our Hearts Weekend, with Dannah Gresh and Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/453/29

Join Lauren Heithaus on a deeply moving pilgrimage across time and landscape as she journeys to two of Britain's most sacred and enduring holy wells: Ladyewell Shrine in Lancashire and St Winefride's Well in North Wales. Along the way, you'll walk the paths of hidden recusant Catholics, hear the miraculous story of St Winefride, and pause at ruined abbeys, quiet chapels, and flowing springs that have brought hope and healing to generations of pilgrims. Whether you're walking with Lauren in spirit or simply tuning in from home, this episode invites you to rediscover what it means to be a pilgrim — to carry your wounds, your prayers, and your hope toward the Living Water that never runs dry.JUST LIFE is a human formation programme brought to you by Radio Maria, airing on weekdays at 10am and rebroadcast at 10pm. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. Visit RadioMariaEngland.uk/donations/ to find out more. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side.

Jesus is back, talking about the Spirit. Today we are in John, and Jesus is going to clarify what He says about living water. Come along with us as we talk about the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer.

In today's Spiritual Foundation Episode, I talk about Revelation 7: 9-17. I share how the message of justice isn't just about the future but about now. I also share how this includes recognizing our own privilege and place.   Show Notes and Resources.

In the episode, we cover some chapters from Pastor Jan's book as we speak about the power and impact of prophecy.We cover areas like the role of love in prophecy, being sensitive to the spirit, and receiving God's love through Prophecy.To connect with Pastor Jan:https://jancoverstone.com/To connect with G'Ade:https://linktr.ee/theunfilteredbygade

 Go to sermon webpage: GOD REDEEMS: THE BOOK OF JOHN

In our Baccalaureate Service sermon, Mary Beth shares with us from John 4. In His conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well, we see Jesus look past labels and see her. And love her.  Jesus offers us grace, which, like water, flows to the broken places of our lives.

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This week pastor Jeff teaches through John 4 and the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman.

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Epistle Reading; Revelation 7:9-17 Gospel Reading: John 10:22-30

Come & See | John 7:32-39

Ever felt like God is distant or silent in your struggles? Megan J. Conner reminds us of the powerful truth from Romans 8: absolutely nothing can separate us from God’s love. Whether you’ve drifted through busyness, pain, or doubt, God’s presence remains constant and faithful.

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Shame. Fear. Identity crisis. Our generation—especially young adults and parents—is silently drowning in hidden battles. We long for freedom, yet so often search for it through striving, rituals, or more information. All the while, we navigate deep waters of confusion, facing demonic resistance and relentless cultural pressure. Does God still show up in the chaos? Can Jesus really meet us in our mess—just as He did the woman at the well? And when we finally meet Him — can we still find it in ourselves to wholly and completely surrender to God?In this episode of the Revelations Podcast, host Reagan Kramer welcomes Laurel Bunker: preacher, educator, and spiritual mother to many. With over 30 years of ministry in higher education and nonprofit leadership, Laurel shares her deeply personal journey from performance-based religion to radical intimacy with the Living Word. She opens up about confronting demonic oppression, overcoming self-hatred, and raising daughters in a world flooded with lies.Rooted in the story of the woman at the well, this conversation is a call to lay down shame, reclaim identity, and rise in kingdom authority. If you're weary from the fight, questioning your worth, or longing to hear God's voice again—pause. Take a seat by the well. Encounter Jesus. Surrender to God; drink deeply of His grace and be restored.Here are three reasons why you should listen to this episode:Gain biblical clarity on how to surrender to God and live fully in “Spirit and Truth,” beyond mere rituals and religion.Understand how shame, demonic influence, and the culture of people-pleasing hinder identity.Learn how a transformational encounter with Jesus breaks lifelong bondage, as told through Laurel Bunker's story.Become Part of Our Mission! Support The Revelations Podcast:Your support fuels our mission to share transformative messages of hope and faith. Click here to learn how you can contribute and be part of this growing community!ResourcesMore from the Revelations Podcast hosted by Reagan Kramer: Website | Instagram | Apple Podcast | YoutubePulse Evangelism - WebsiteConnect with Laurel Bunker: Website | Instagram | FacebookSalt Company (College Ministry): WebsiteAspen Grove Network of Churches: WebsiteBible VersesJohn 4John 17Ephesians 1 Hebrews 4:12Romans 10:9-10Psalms 91:11This Episode is brought to you by Advanced Medicine AlternativesGet back to the active life you love through natural & regenerative musculoskeletal healing: https://www.georgekramermd.com/Episode Highlights[0:15] Living Water at the WellReagan welcomes guest Laurel Bunker, a dynamic preacher and opens with a story where spiritual thirst met the Living Water.[01:12] Laurel: “I gave so much of my life away before Jesus. I'm giving it all away for Jesus now, you know. We got to redeem the time.”The cultural tension between Jews and Samaritans sets the stage for Jesus' radical act of compassion and revelation.This moment shatters cultural shame and personal guilt, proving Jesus meets people right where they are.[9:01] Transformation and Worship in Spirit and TruthOne conversation with Jesus turns the Samaritan woman into an evangelist to her entire town.Her transformation ripples outward, showing that personal encounters with truth can spark collective revival.According to Laurel, true worship isn't tied to a location or ritual. Instead, we must act our faith through a surrendered, Spirit-filled life.Living in spirit and truth becomes more than theology—it becomes a multiplying force of freedom.[20:25] Challenges and Encouragement for BelieversLegalism, shame, and spiritual burnout are real struggles for modern believers.Laurel shares how her own religious performance led to exhaustion and how encountering Jesus brought lasting freedom.[22:51] Laurel: “I promise you, growing up all the way into my 20s, in my early 20s, I would look at Christ or images of him, or Christ on the cross, and I wouldn't know who- I didn't know who he was.”Wounds from church experiences don't have to write the final chapter of your faith. Healing and purpose remain possible when we surrender to God.Believers are encouraged to live a lifestyle of repentance, humility, and unfiltered honesty before God.[32:28] The Power of the Holy Spirit in Modern TimesThe Holy Spirit isn't a concept confined to the early church—it's a present force guiding and healing today.Laurel shares stories of spiritual breakthrough and reminds believers that revival begins with personal obedience.Following Jesus means actively listening, discerning, and stepping into purpose led by the Spirit.The call is clear: lean into the Holy Spirit's presence and let Him do the work only He can do.[40:49] Addressing Shame and Finding Freedom in ChristShame distorts identity and silences spiritual authority, but it doesn't have the final word. Laurel herself has journeyed through a valley of deep shame — but Christ's love shattered every lie.Freedom came not through hiding, but through confession and grace. Through the relentless pursuit of truth, she was able to surrender to God.Listeners are urged to stop hiding, start healing, and reclaim their place as sons and daughters of the King.[47:20] Reagan: “That's what Jesus does. He unites people. He does so because he's bringing people together through the truth of the gospel.”[48:40] Living a Life of Worship and ServiceBeing able to surrender to God and worship goes beyond music—it's found in daily acts of obedience, faithfulness, and service.Laurel encourages believers to discover how their unique gifts can be expressions of worship.Even small acts of faithfulness carry weight in the Kingdom when done in love and obedience.Listeners are reminded that God honors hearts surrendered in both the big and the quiet, hidden places.[55:16] Understanding the Spiritual JourneyLiving by the Spirit requires intentional daily surrender.Laurel explains how believers must crucify the flesh and embrace the eternal life birthed through the Spirit.The Holy Spirit becomes the source of joy, healing, and clarity in a chaotic world.It's not about trying harder, but walking in step with the Spirit who renews us from the inside out.[1:03:38] Laurel: “I refuse to give human beings and this world more praise and more of my energy and my day than I give the one who gave his life for me.”[1:12:22] An Invitation to Surrender to GodRather than striving to fix what's broken, listeners are encouraged to sit with Jesus—just as they are—and receive the healing that only His love can bring.No weapon formed against you will prosper.No lie of the enemy can stand against the truth of your identity in Christ.Say yes to restoration. Say yes to Jesus. Surrender to God and let your journey of healing begin—right here, right now.About LaurelLaurel Bunker is a seasoned preacher, educator, and spiritual leader with over three decades of ministry experience across higher education, nonprofits, and the local church. As Vice President of Training and Education at Pulse Evangelism, she equips the next generation to live boldly for Christ in a culture clouded by confusion and compromise. Known for her unapologetic biblical teaching, prophetic insight, and fierce compassion, Laurel brings both fire and clarity to the spiritual battlefield.Formerly the Dean of Campus Ministries at Bethel University, Laurel has discipled thousands of students through spiritual formation, leadership development, and practical theology. Her ministry is grounded in the authority of Scripture and marked by deliverance, identity restoration, and deep intimacy with the Holy Spirit. She balances her global ministry with a personal mission: raising up rooted, resilient followers of Jesus who know who they are and whose they are.Connect with Laurel on her website and Instagram.Enjoyed this Episode?If you did, subscribe and share it with your friends!Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning in about generational curses and how to break them, leave us a review. You can also share this with your friends and family. Discover how shame, fear, and spiritual warfare are not just personal struggles but invitations to encounter Jesus at the well. Through that encounter, may you understand how to surrender to God. Walk in freedom and kingdom authority today.Have any questions? You can connect with me on Instagram.Thank you for tuning in! For more updates, tune in on Apple Podcasts.  

Feeling dry, Mama? Come and drink deeply from the well that never runs dry. Tune in today as we reflect on Jesus, our Living Water, and how He fills our hearts so we can pour His love into our children.“Let everyone who is thirsty come. Let anyone who wishes to take the water of life as a gift.” Revelation 22:17b

In a dry and weary world, Jesus invites us to drink deeply of His Spirit—a river that never runs dry. In this powerful message by Len Buttner, he explores what it means to receive the "rivers of living water" promised in John 7:38 and how the refreshing presence of the Holy Spirit isn't meant to stop with us. Just as rivers flow outward to bring life wherever they go, we are called to overflow with grace, healing, and hope to a thirsty world.

 Go to sermon webpage: GOD REDEEMS: THE BOOK OF JOHN

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Cuando uno se siente incomodo con los dones de otros hermanos, realmente no está calificado para el ministerio.

Returning to the Gospel of John, chapter 4, and the Samaritan woman, Pastor John reviews her discussion with Jesus on faith and worship. We've heard how His worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth. But when the Spirit reveals truth in our lives do we worship? She did and it changed Samaria.

In this sermon, guest speaker, Denis Jacobs, explores John 4:1-26, highlighting Jesus' encounter with the woman at the well as a powerful example of sharing faith with others, and challenges us to humbly trust in the Holy Spirit's power to transform lives through the gospel.

John 4:1-4 Now when Jesus learned that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John 2 (although Jesus himself did not baptize, but only his disciples), 3 he left Judea and departed again for Galilee. 4 And he had to pass through Samaria. John 4:5 So he came to […]

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Pastor John reads chapter 4 of the Gospel of John and the Samaritan woman at the well and what we can learn from her. Like the Samaritan, the Father sends His son to us with the gift of living water that we thirst for. But just as important, He also wants to deal with our pain, our problems, our hurts, our brokenness. In addition to salvation, He longs to make each and every one of us into the image of His son. Do we want what He has to offer?

John 14 The Peace Jesus Provides (v. 1) Gentle comfort Grounded command The Place Jesus Prepares (vv. 2-4) He came here for us He goes away for us He is coming back for us The Path Jesus Prescribes (vv. 5-6) Thomas question: Show us the way? Jesus answer: I am the Way, (How can I be saved?) I am the Truth, (How can I be sure?) I am the Life. (How can I be satisfied) More to Consider To comfort the disciples, Jesus gave them several exhortations along with promises. Do not let your hearts be troubled, He said. Troubled is tarassesthō (stirred, agitated) from the same verb translated troubled in 11:33; 13:21; 14:27. Ones heart is the center of his personality. Each believer is responsible for the condition of his heart (cf. Prov. 3:1, 3, 5; 4:23; 20:9). By a firm trust in God the Father and Jesus the Son, they could relieve their soul-sorrow and be sustained in their coming tests. When Jesus said, Trust in God; trust also in Me, He was probably giving commands, not making statements (see niv marg.). Death should not be a terror to them because Jesus was leaving to prepare a place for them in heaven, the Fathers house. Blum, E. A. (1985). John. In J. F. Walvoord R. B. Zuck (Eds.), The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures (Vol. 2, p. 322). Victor Books. He began His ministry by being hungry, yet He is the Bread of Life. Jesus ended His earthly ministry by being thirsty, yet He is the Living Water. Jesus was weary, yet He is our rest. Jesus paid tribute, yet He is the King. Jesus was accused of having a demon, yet He cast out demons. Jesus wept, yet He wipes away our tears. Jesus was sold for thirty pieces of silver, yet He redeemed the world. Jesus was brought as a lamb to the slaughter, yet He is the Good Shepherd. Jesus died, yet by His death He destroyed the power of death. Gregory of Nazianzus, A.D. 381.

Christ came to seek and to save that which was lost. When we respond to Him, He comes to indwell us by His Spirit. He lives within to lend us His passion, give us His vision, and infuse a sense of mission into the very fabric of our lives. If Jesus Christ lives in you, it is His job to win souls. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29

There's a difference between knowing about Jesus and actually knowing Him. In this message, Pastor Chad takes us to one of the most powerful moments in Scripture—Jesus' encounter with the woman at the well. It's a story about thirst, not just for water, but for something deeper... something eternal.This woman knew religion. She knew the right places to worship. She knew the rules. But it wasn't until she met Jesus—the Living Water—that everything changed.If you've ever felt like you're just going through the motions in your faith, or like something's missing no matter how hard you try to “do it right,” this message is for you. Jesus didn't offer the woman religion. He offered her relationship. And that offer is still on the table—for you.We'd love for you to take the next step with us. Visit www.awakenedtograce.com to connect, explore past messages, and sign up for our free weekly devotional. It's a simple way to stay encouraged and engaged with God's Word every single week.Don't settle for knowing about Him—come and know Him personally. The well is deep, but Jesus is deeper. Let's draw from the Living Water together.

A really challenging saying of Jesus is, “If anyone thirsts let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water'” [John 7 v.37-38]  Jesus is obviously NOT speaking of literal rivers.  What does Jesus give people to drink?We recall the conversation Jesus had with the Samaritan woman, when he said he could provide “living water” to drink – if the woman had asked for it! [John 4 v.10]  What did he mean?   How can “rivers of living water” flow from the human heart? This gospel of John is a rich source of nutrients for a thirsty mind!We must ask ourselves. ‘Is my mind thirsty?' Remember what Jesus taught in the Sermon on the mount?  “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be satisfied” [Matt.5v.6]  To do that you have to recognise you have a hunger and a thirst of that nature.  How do you recognise that?Well, are you satisfied with the way you think, the things that occupy your mind?  Do you go to bed at night thinking, that it had been a worthwhile day – spiritually?It is sad that many people do not realize they are suffering from spiritual malnutrition.  It is tragic, especially among young people, that so many today are looking for “kicks” and their lives are largely froth and bubble, the very opposite of “living water”.John's Gospel shows this “water” is related to “the spirit, whom those who believed in him were to receive” [7 v.39]. Now it is obvious this refers to far more than the disciples being able to speak in other languages as happened on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2).Paul wrote that “in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles, so that we might receive the promised spirit through faith.” [Gal.3v.14]; this is the wonder of spiritual fellowship with the divine [2 Cor.13 v.14].  Alongside this we must put the words of Hebrews 6 v.5 that those who experienced Holy Spirit power in those days have “tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the age to come.”Finally, in the Bible's last message we have God on the throne saying, “To the thirsty I will give from the spring of the water of life without payment. The one who conquers will have this heritage, I will be his God and he will be my son … “ [Rev. 21 v.6-8]How beyond imagining to have this as your heritage!  Are you making progress in conquering (or overcoming) the polluted waters of this life? Are you thirsting for righteousness?

This episode is about returning to the deepest core of one's self as a return to your own internal fountain of living waters. It is time to finally end the war with that which has been so much a part of Western Theology, Psychology and spirituality. If you appreciate my work, please consider a donation to "paypal.me/newdayglobal". Thank you!

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How does Jesus transform worship? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 4:16–30 to reveal the life-giving joy of worshiping the Father through Christ.

Read OnlineBecause he spoke this way, many came to believe in him. John 8:30Jesus had been teaching in veiled but deeply profound ways about Who He was. In prior passages, He referred to Himself as the “bread of life,” the “living water,” the “light of the world,” and He even took upon Himself the ancient title of God “I AM.” Furthermore, He continually identified Himself with the Father in Heaven as His Father with Whom He was perfectly united and by Whom He was sent into the world to do His will. For example, just prior to the line above, Jesus states clearly, “When you lift up the Son of Man, then you will realize that I AM, and that I do nothing on my own, but I say only what the Father taught me” (John 8:28). And it was because of this that many came to believe in Him. But why?As John's Gospel continues, Jesus' teaching remains mysterious, deep and veiled. After Jesus speaks profound truths about Who He is, some listeners come to believe in Him, while others become hostile to Him. What is the difference between those who come to believe and those who ultimately kill Jesus? The simple answer is faith. Both those who came to believe in Jesus and those who orchestrated and supported His murder heard the same teaching of Jesus. Yet their reactions were so very different.The same is true for us today. Just like those who heard these teachings for the first time from Jesus' own lips, we also are presented with the same teaching. We are given the same opportunity to listen to His words and either receive them with faith or reject them or be indifferent. Are you one of the many who came to believe in Jesus because of these words?Reading these veiled, mysterious and deep teachings of Jesus as they are presented in the Gospel of John requires a special gift from God if these words will have any impact upon our lives whatsoever. Faith is a gift. It's not just a blind choice to believe. It's a choice based on seeing. But it's a seeing made possible only by an interior revelation from God to which we give our assent. Thus, Jesus as the Living Water, the Bread of Life, the great I AM, the Light of the World, and the Son of the Father will only make sense to us and will only have an effect upon us when we are open to and receive the interior light of the gift of faith. Without that openness and reception, we will remain either hostile or indifferent. Reflect, today, upon the deep, veiled and mysterious language of God. When you read this language, especially in the Gospel of John, what is your reaction? Ponder your reaction carefully; and, if you find you are any less than one who has come to understand and believe, then seek the grace of faith this day so that our Lord's words will powerfully transform your life. My mysterious Lord, Your teaching about Who You are is beyond human reason alone. It is deep, mysterious and glorious beyond all understanding. Please give me the gift of faith so that I may come to know Who You are as I ponder the richness of Your holy Word. I believe in You, dear Lord. Help my unbelief. Jesus, I trust in You.Image via Adobe StockSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

John 4:1–42

Living Water for a Thirsty Soul | Be the Bridge Part 1 | John 4:1-30 Pastor Rodney Gray Weekly Sermon Discussion Questions