Cistern can be defined as an underground storage that holds water especially rainwater. The word "broken" qualifying the storage makes it clear that some part it has been taken from it. In other words, it's damaged!
A broken object is of no use and no matter the amount of energy to make it work. A man that relies on it will definitely be disappointed because it won't produce results. Can you imagine someone trying to fill a broken jar with water or waiting to drink from it? He will end up being frustrated.
It is clear that both (the one who fills and the other who needs water) will not only be disappointed and also discover that its been a waste of time and energy all along.
We might consider these fellows as fools, But don't we think if they'd known the cistern is broken, they wouldn't have bothered themselves to even seek for water nor fill it up. They might be ignorant. It is true that rain falls, but how good is the cistern? Or where are you when the rain fell?
It's funny that we Christians are not any better than those people. We seek satisfaction in the things that can't quench the thirst of the needs in our lives. We want connection, fame, wealth, but forget that they only create avenues for more thirst for satisfaction. Only the fountain of life satisfies (Jeremiah 2:13).
We rely on people, not remembering that the arm of flesh fails. Those people we believe in, can we take a second to ask what their source is? Who or what supplies their cistern? What gives you the assurance and confidence that they have your answers? People and things can't satisfy fully but God is the fulfillment you seek.
What are you looking that isn't close to where you are? Why can't you see a sure source for your needs?! He is right there with you. Oh yes, He is. Waiting for you to come to drink and have Life. Don't focus on that beautiful damaged cistern, it has nothing to offer. Look up to Him and let Him quench your thirst.
Even if you were are the cracked storage, the Lord is still in His restoring business. He only wants your repentance, faith, and hope. He is the potter, be sure of being renewed. It might take time. You might have to go through certain processes, but restoration is sure.
He is the fountain and His name is Jesus who gave Himself for you. He wants to fill you and never thirst again. Come, don't look back, fix your gaze on Him by Faith and the Holy Spirit will come through for you. The Father loves you so much and wants you to be blessed and full of life, don't be satisfied with status quo, there is always more when you go to the fountain, but you must forget that broken cistern. GOD BLESS YOU. AMEN!!! SHALOM!!!
A broken object is of no use and no matter the amount of energy to make it work. A man that relies on it will definitely be disappointed because it won't produce results. Can you imagine someone trying to fill a broken jar with water or waiting to drink from it? He will end up being frustrated.
It is clear that both (the one who fills and the other who needs water) will not only be disappointed and also discover that its been a waste of time and energy all along.
We might consider these fellows as fools, But don't we think if they'd known the cistern is broken, they wouldn't have bothered themselves to even seek for water nor fill it up. They might be ignorant. It is true that rain falls, but how good is the cistern? Or where are you when the rain fell?
It's funny that we Christians are not any better than those people. We seek satisfaction in the things that can't quench the thirst of the needs in our lives. We want connection, fame, wealth, but forget that they only create avenues for more thirst for satisfaction. Only the fountain of life satisfies (Jeremiah 2:13).
We rely on people, not remembering that the arm of flesh fails. Those people we believe in, can we take a second to ask what their source is? Who or what supplies their cistern? What gives you the assurance and confidence that they have your answers? People and things can't satisfy fully but God is the fulfillment you seek.
What are you looking that isn't close to where you are? Why can't you see a sure source for your needs?! He is right there with you. Oh yes, He is. Waiting for you to come to drink and have Life. Don't focus on that beautiful damaged cistern, it has nothing to offer. Look up to Him and let Him quench your thirst.
Even if you were are the cracked storage, the Lord is still in His restoring business. He only wants your repentance, faith, and hope. He is the potter, be sure of being renewed. It might take time. You might have to go through certain processes, but restoration is sure.
He is the fountain and His name is Jesus who gave Himself for you. He wants to fill you and never thirst again. Come, don't look back, fix your gaze on Him by Faith and the Holy Spirit will come through for you. The Father loves you so much and wants you to be blessed and full of life, don't be satisfied with status quo, there is always more when you go to the fountain, but you must forget that broken cistern. GOD BLESS YOU. AMEN!!! SHALOM!!!
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