The nature of water is such an apt metaphor for the Holy Spirit. Jesus says in John 7:38 "Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him." Consider some of the qualities of water. It flows and will surround any object, no matter what shape. It will fill any opening it reaches. It will tend to be absorbed and retained by some materials and reflected or rejected by other materials. It has a satisfying quality of quenching thirst and of reducing fever or scorching heat. When it is still it becomes a mirror. When it is in motion it is a powerful force.
The Spirit of God is like this water and it flows from within us, as believers, to carry the presence of the Lord to others and to reflect Him, as well. How wonderful!
blessings,
Rob Smith
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