Lil Smith
March 10, 2015
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Read John 7:37-52

The contrast between the first and second paragraphs of this reading is stark.  The second paragraph describes a conflicted crowd listening to Jesus’ teaching.  Some are caught up in due diligence, questioning the validity of his ministry.  Their skepticism clashes with the heady inspiration of the first paragraph, in which Jesus offered them and us the living water of new life, flowing from the Spirit and available to all.

None of us wants to be fooled, or naïve, or even impractical . . . but, living water!  This tantalizing image can’t fail to eclipse the cautiousness of the crowd.  In the course of our lives, we can focus on predictability or possibility, control or letting go, facts or faith.  My desire to be practical and cling to control is great, but my thirst is greater.  Today I am reminded to ask for living water.

(c) 2015 Nancy Jagmin

About The Author:

My simple life… is not simple at all. Yet it is so simple when I let God lead me. I have been married to Greg for 27 years and we have three wonderful children. My simple life is not simple at all. Yet it is so simple when I let God take control. I followed God’s call to begin seminary at Perkins School of Theology in January 2006. I graduated in May 2011. My life is not simple at all. Yet it is so simple when I listen for God’s call. I began the Degree in the Art of Spiritual Direction at San Francisco Theological Seminary in January 2009. I graduated in May 2011. My life is not simple at all. Yet it is so simple when I listen for God's call. I was ordained in the Presbyterian Church USA and spent three amazing years in Pastoral Ministry at Highland Springs Senior Living in Dallas, TX. My life is not simple at all. Yet it is so simple when I listen for God's call. My passion is the Christian Spiritual Life. As a spiritual director and retreat leader, I am so blessed to hear how God is at work in the world. How is God at work in your life?

One thought on “An offering from Nancy: Ask for Living Water”

  1. elaineej

    God’s perfect Timing: Your Post and my thirst for Living Water! Yesterday we (Jack and I) were emotionally spent after a grueling conversation with someone also in need. Our personal supply of Living Water refreshed our spirits, and so today I’m free to praise God rather than feeling victimized. Elaine (Soon2B Heartpaths Grad).

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