[image][img align=left]http://www.thewayback.net/Images/photo/fountain.jpg[/img] Once upon a time the water of life, seeking to make itself known on the face of the earth, bubbled up in an artesian well and began to flow freely and strongly. The thirsty thronged to the well and drank gratefully its life-giving water. However, it was not long before decisions were made to fence the well, charge entrance fees, and make elaborate laws as to who could come to the well. Soon the well was the protected property of the elite and powerful. Angry and offended by these decisions, the water stopped flowing and began to bubble up elsewhere. Those who owned the first well were so consumed by bureaucracy and legislative paperwork they did not notice that the water had gone elsewhere. They continued selling nonexistent water and few people noticed that its life-giving power was gone. Sadly the same fate overtook the new artesian well. Again the water of life sought another place... ...and this process has been going on repeatedly throughout recorded history. (from "Christ-Following" by Trevor Hudson, pp. 99-100)****************And do not grieve the Holy Spirit ...Ephesians 4:30 Is anyone thirsty? Come and drink - even if you have no money! Come, take your choice of wine or milk - It's all free! Why spend your money on food that does not give you strength? Why pay for food that does you no good? Listen and I will tell you where to get food that is good for the soul. Is. 55:1-3Diane
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