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 Let’s explore Jesus’ encounters with water, a recurring and significant symbol in the Bible. These interactions, like his conversation with the Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well, reveal key insights into his divine nature and his provision for us. This exploration goes beyond simply recounting biblical stories. We’ll examine how Jesus uses water to illustrate his offer of sustenance that goes beyond physical needs. From the ‘living water,’ he offers the Samaritan woman, to the wine created at the wedding feast, and even in how he works in our lives today, we’ll see how he provides spiritual satisfaction that is both deep and lasting. Join us as we delve into these powerful moments and discover how Jesus’ interactions with water can refresh and transform our own lives. Let’s explore how he offers ‘living water’ that deeply satisfies us. A collective reflection on God’s grace and our chances for renewal Friday, March 28, 2025 |
Walking alongside Acts 8:27-40 Walk /wôk/ Verb, 1. To guide or accompany someone at a regular pace “Go over and walk along beside the carriage” These are the words the Holy Spirit whispered to Philip in Acts 8, setting the stage for a powerful story of connection and transformation. And what did Philip do? He ran. He ran to meet the man in the carriage—a foreigner, an outsider—someone who was spiritually searching but unsure of the way. Philip’s immediate and wholehearted response inspires us to reflect on our own readiness to follow where the Spirit leads. When the Holy Spirit invites you to walk with someone, what is your typical response? It can be so easy to delay, to weigh the pros and cons, or to convince ourselves that someone else is better suited for the task. Yet Philip’s example shows us a different way. He didn’t walk hesitantly. He ran with purpose, eager to share God’s love and truth with someone who needed it. What if we, too, responded with such urgency and joy when the Spirit nudges us to walk alongside someone? The Ethiopian eunuch was reading the Scriptures but needed help understanding them. Philip explained the good news of Jesus and accompanied him on his spiritual journey. Their encounter ended in baptism, a beautiful testament to how God works when we are willing to show up and walk closely with others. The regular paces of life can be frustrating to walk at. Relationships are often unpredictable, and walking with someone might take more time and energy than we initially imagined. But this is the call we have as followers of Jesus. We are invited to enter into the messiness—the questions, the struggles, the joys—with those around us, just as Jesus has done for us. To follow him means we keep moving, stepping into the lives of others with compassion and a willingness to share in their stories. May we not forget the role of community in this calling. Acts 8 reminds us that faith isn’t meant to be private or isolated. It grows and flourishes when we engage with one another and nourish and strengthen each other in the word. Like Philip, we are called to walk together, led by the Spirit and empowered by the same good news that transformed the man in the carriage. Wherever the Spirit leads you today—whether to a neighbor, friend, or even a stranger—may you respond with courage and joy. May we be a community of believers that doesn’t just walk, but runs to meet others, walks at a regular pace, eager to share God’s love and grace. After all, to follow Jesus means we must keep walking. Who might God be inviting you to walk alongside today? How will you respond? By DJ Toelle |
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