Hello dear friends! I am writing to you a day early. In a few moments, I'm on the way to the first session of the National House2House Church Conference in Jacksonville Florida. I am here to learn and observe how Christ is being worshiped in a "simple" way through house churches and other non-traditional places. I'm sure this weekend I will meet many "thirsty" believers who want to know the Lord better. I could say the same thing for you too. May our thirst for Him lead us to Him where He will quench our parched souls.
Getting thirsty for Him,
Denny
Psalms of Discipleship—Principle #34
Life Principles For Those Who Choose To Follow Jesus And Live The Discipled Life
Key Scripture: As the deer pants for the water brooks, So my soul pants for You, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God; When shall I come and appear before God? Psalm 42:1-2
Core Value: Worship
Thirst is a common experience. Everyday, all around the world, people are thirsty. But thirsty for what? Many are thirsty for the recognition and applause from men. Many are thirsty for more and more possessions. Many are thirsty for things that can never quench thirst. They drink from the salt water of life, becoming even more frustrated that the attempt to quench the thirst leads to an even greater thirst that will never be satisfied. Those who are thirsty for the things of this world will never be quenched.
On the other hand, there are those who have a thirst for the Lord.
The disciple of Jesus thirsts for righteousness, to have a right standing with God.
"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Matthew 5:6 (NASB95)
The disciple of Jesus chooses to go to the waters of the Lord to drink.
"Ho! Every one who thirsts, come to the waters; And you who have no money come, buy and eat. Come, buy wine and milk Without money and without cost. Isaiah 55:1 (NASB95)
The disciple of Jesus drinks of the water Jesus offers, and will not only have his or her thirst quenched, but will possess living waters that yield eternal life.
but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him shall never thirst; but the water that I will give him will become in him a well of water springing up to eternal life." John 4:14 (NASB95)
Principle #34 & Personal Application: The quality disciple has a passionate yearning to experience the Lord.
• A quality disciple is parched without Jesus. Only He can satisfy the thirsty soul.
• A quality disciple thirsts for “God, for the living God”. Only He can gratify what we need: We need all of Him.
• A quality disciple longs to be in God’s presence. Only He is worthy to be worshipped and praised.
Reflect & Respond: Some Really Good Questions To Ponder…
Has it become my habit to take my relationship with the Lord for granted and not be “thirsty” for Him?
What does it mean for me to come and appear before the living God?
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, may You keep me thirsty for the right things. Help me thirst for You and for Your righteousness. May the parchment of my soul cause me to find my satisfaction in only You. May my heart long for the sweet time I experience when I stand in Your presence.
The Essential Core Values Of The Quality Disciple Are…
Grace—Worship—Bible Study—Prayer—Community—Service—Evangelism
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