March 27th Reflection by Bill Lynch

Isaiah 44:1-8 (NRSV)
God gives life to the people
But now hear, O Jacob my servant,
Israel whom I have chosen!
Thus says the Lord who made you,
who formed you in the womb and will help you:
Do not fear, O Jacob my servant,
Jeshurun whom I have chosen.
For I will pour water on the thirsty land,
and streams on the dry ground;
I will pour my spirit upon your descendants,

and my blessing on your offspring.
They shall spring up like a green tamarisk,
like willows by flowing streams.
This one will say, "I am the Lord's,"
another will be called by the name of Jacob,
yet another will write on the hand, "The Lord's,"
and adopt the name of Israel.

Thus says the Lord, the King of Israel,
and his Redeemer, the Lord of hosts:
I am the first and I am the last;
besides me there is no god.
Who is like me? Let them proclaim it,
let them declare and set it forth before me.
Who has announced from of old the things to come?
Let them tell us what is yet to be.
Do not fear, or be afraid;
have I not told you from of old and declared it?
You are my witnesses!
Is there any god besides me?
There is no other rock; I know not one.


Reflection
God reminds us that there is only one God and from the river that runs to the throne of God we will grow. We will grow sustained by the living water from the stream that flows from the Temple of God. The Living Water of Jesus coming to us and going through us, sustains our lives and relationships with Jesus.

Jesus the beginning and ending leads us to the Temple of God and the throne of God. The Holy Spirit is our current in life that teaches us along the way. All are drawn to this river to drink that living water. Thanks be to God!

Prayer
Lord, may your water refresh us and may new life bloom in abundance that all may hear our praise to you... today... tomorrow... and forever. --- Amen