Deeper Life #46

He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.

—John 7:38

A LADY SAID TO ME THE other day, “Well, Brother Chambers, I am sure that I once was more visibly used of God than I am now; and yet I know God better now than I ever did. I do not know where the trouble is.”

Jesus said, “Drink of me and out of you shall flow rivers of living water.” Am I to watch the flow? Never. I am to pay attention to the source. He will then look after the flow.

Almost invariably, a preacher will tell you that at the beginning of his ministry God seemed to use him more mightily than at the present. Now he knows God tenfold better, and yet is not being used in the same way by God. What is the implication? God is making character.

I think that, at the beginning of our Christian experience, God encourages us by letting us see His wonderful doings and marvel at them. Then He quietly begins to be manifested through our mortal being in new ways. Allow Him to do so in your life. Do not complain.

Prayer Thought: God, use me for Your glory. Help me not to question Your ways.

SUGGESTED READING: John 7:32–39