From Deep Inside You

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On the last and most important day of the festival, Jesus stood up and shouted, "If you are thirsty, come to me and drink!  Have faith in me, and you will have life-giving water flowing from deep inside you, just as the Scriptures say."  Jesus was talking about the Holy Spirit, who would be given to everyone that had faith in him. 

John 7:37-39a

The greatest evidence of your faith is not seeing mountains move, the dead being raised, or even walking on water!  The most amazing result of faith in Jesus Christ is the "life-giving water flowing from deep inside you."

Out of your heart will flow all kinds of encouraging and uplifting words, thoughts and deeds!  When you completely trust Jesus for every moment of your life, you will know for certain that what is coming out of your heart is from the Holy Spirit!  Like a small child who continually blames someone else for his or her actions, you will deflect all the praise and glory to the Lord, and take none of it for yourself! 

But when your faith falters, out of your heart will flow fruit that does not come from the Holy Spirit!  Fear will occupy where faith once ruled and joy will move away for anger and revenge to take its place!

It is not because you have failed, but rather because you let go of the Faith that had filled your heart.  When you grab hold again of Faith and trust in Jesus the Water that gives life will once again flow from inside you!  

"Lord Jesus, trusting You is all I need to do in this life! Give me the faith to make the path clear for Your Holy Spirit to use me today.  Praise Your Holy Name, now and forever, Amen!"