"Get Well - part 2"

"That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word."  Ephesians 5:26

When I had the flu last week, the two main things that I was told to do to get better was rest and drink lots of liquids.  They tell you to drink lots of liquids so that your body will stay hydrated.  When you are well hydrated, your body performs at its highest level.  Your organs can do their job properly.  Your muscles don't stiffen up on you and so on. 

Yesterday we compared staying spiritually healthy to what I had to do to be physically healthy.  We talked about staying spiritually healthy by resting in the Lord.  This morning let's talk about another component of staying spiritually healthy which is staying hydrated--- drinking plenty of water.

The Bible speaks of the Word of God as water.  If we are to be spiritually healthy, we cannot neglect to "drink water".  We can't neglect to take God's Word into our hearts, minds and life.  His Word is like marrow and fatness to our bones.  He sent His Word and healed us.  His Word refreshes us and renews our minds.

If we don't get enough water physically, our bodies will suffer for it.  If we don't get enough water/Word our spiritual well-being will suffer for it as well.  We will lack the wisdom that we need.  We won't have strength and power.  Our faith level will become low.  We won't have clear direction, understanding or insight.  Confusion will come, frustration will set in, condemnation can gain a hold, fear will rule you, the enemy will snare you and you will find yourself giving into sin.

Are you drinking water daily?  Your body needs it.  Are you drinking the water of God's Word daily?  Your spiritual man needs it.  You can't live without water-- physically or spiritually.

Have a great day.  Make sure you are drinking in the Word of God today if you want to stay spiritually healthy.