Digging for Water

“But when Isaac’s servants dug in the valley and found there a well of spring water.” Genesis 26:19

For the past two weeks there’s been a hole in the wall. Two Fridays ago, we saw water dripping into our basement. Fun! Turns out a cast iron pipe had rusted out. Later that day, the plumbing was repaired. But the hole remained. Today, a wonderful guy who is good at this sort of thing (in contrast to me) is putting our bathroom back together. The hole is covered. Soon, a new sink will be attached. Water will flow!

Sometimes you have to dig a hole to find water, but the springs of the water of life are there for you. And that’s my plumbing-based message for the day! God in Christ has broken through your walls and dug a way out of death itself for you.

Having just written an 800-word discussion post about biblical inerrancy for class (which I lazily considered sharing with you here instead of writing something new), and with a contractor still in my home, I’ll leave it at that. I’m turning off my brain for the day.

Be well, friends. You are loved.

Gracious God, so often our lives are dry. We build walls to keep you out, to keep other people at bay. Break through our defenses. Wash us in life-giving water. Renew our faith, hope, and love. In Jesus’ name.

Image: Hole no more!