John 7:38 “Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’”
My son, Wesley, has recently fallen in love with the movie Toy Story. We got him the replica Woody doll that now goes with him (and us) wherever we go. Woody has a place at the dinner table, in the car, and even has his own blanket and pillow! Wesley introduces Woody to everyone who crosses his path. As a family, we just got home from Disneyland, and Wesley got the chance to meet Woody in person! Just a few nights ago (it was the sweetest thing to see) as he was fast asleep, Wesley cracked the biggest smile as he was remembering the day they met. Wesley’s love for Woody overflows into every aspect of his life.
Just like a child’s adoration for his favorite toy, the Lord used that relationship to remind me that a Christian’s affections for Christ should overflow in the same way.
Jesus says in John, Chapter 7, that when we come and believe in Him, our hearts will begin to overflow! When God places His Spirit in us, He does a complete overhaul of all the “stuff” that used to fill us up. That means when our affections and desires become more and more satisfied and fixated on Jesus, our hearts will overflow with love and compassion to others, just like Jesus.
Christianity is marked by sharing our lives with one another, encouraging and discipling each other, loving, serving, and praying for one another. As I meditated on this verse this week, I kept asking myself, “Where am I overflowing in my life?” I ask you the same question, Christian — “Where are you overflowing?”
Ask God, by the power of His Holy Spirit, to fill you up and spill you out with the love and compassion of Jesus today!
An overflowing work in progress,
Bryan
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