Does Anybody Want a Drink?
Steve Wagers
Isaiah 44:3-4
1. BOTHERED by A DRY Condition!
a) Deprived of Needed Rain
b) Desperate for Nourishing Rain
2. BURDENED for A DIFFERENT Condition!
a) Saturation of the Presence of God
b) Demonstration of the Power of God
3. BLESSED with A DIVINE Condition!
a) Water Flows Freely
b) Grass Grows Fully
Someone has said, ''The tragedy of man is that he dies inside while he is still alive.'' There are many who are walking dead men. They are alive physically, but they are dead when it comes to being more than what they are, doing more than what they are doing, and going where they have never gone.
The death knell of any Church or Christian is apathy and complacency.
The great pianist, Paderewski, achieved tremendous popularity around the world for his playing. Yet, he was never satisfied with his playing. He said, ''There have been a few moments when I have known complete satisfaction, but only a few. I have rarely been free from the disturbing realization they my playing might have been better.'' The world considered Paderewski's playing near perfection, but he remained unsatisfied and constantly was trying to improve.
When it comes to the Christian life, one essential part to being a better Christian, and a better church, that is often missing is a thirst for greater things. A Church or Christian that is content with things as they are will never be a great Church or a great Church member.
When we cease to be thirsty we will cease enjoying the blessing of God quenching our thirst. Through the prophet Isaiah, God describes His part in quenching our thirst.
[44: 3] ''For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods upon the dry ground: I will pour my spirit upon thy seed, and my blessing upon thine offspring.''
Jesus said in Matthew 5:6,
''Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness; for they shall be filled.''
In order to have the thirst quenched, one must be t ...
Steve Wagers
Isaiah 44:3-4
1. BOTHERED by A DRY Condition!
a) Deprived of Needed Rain
b) Desperate for Nourishing Rain
2. BURDENED for A DIFFERENT Condition!
a) Saturation of the Presence of God
b) Demonstration of the Power of God
3. BLESSED with A DIVINE Condition!
a) Water Flows Freely
b) Grass Grows Fully
Someone has said, ''The tragedy of man is that he dies inside while he is still alive.'' There are many who are walking dead men. They are alive physically, but they are dead when it comes to being more than what they are, doing more than what they are doing, and going where they have never gone.
The death knell of any Church or Christian is apathy and complacency.
The great pianist, Paderewski, achieved tremendous popularity around the world for his playing. Yet, he was never satisfied with his playing. He said, ''There have been a few moments when I have known complete satisfaction, but only a few. I have rarely been free from the disturbing realization they my playing might have been better.'' The world considered Paderewski's playing near perfection, but he remained unsatisfied and constantly was trying to improve.
When it comes to the Christian life, one essential part to being a better Christian, and a better church, that is often missing is a thirst for greater things. A Church or Christian that is content with things as they are will never be a great Church or a great Church member.
When we cease to be thirsty we will cease enjoying the blessing of God quenching our thirst. Through the prophet Isaiah, God describes His part in quenching our thirst.
[44: 3] ''For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods upon the dry ground: I will pour my spirit upon thy seed, and my blessing upon thine offspring.''
Jesus said in Matthew 5:6,
''Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness; for they shall be filled.''
In order to have the thirst quenched, one must be t ...
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