“The earth and everything in it, the world and its inhabitants, belong to the Lord; for He laid its foundation on the seas and established it on the rivers.” Psalm 24:1   

Horace and Beth recently took a trip to New England and Canada. The purpose of the trip was to view the beautiful countryside of the two areas and enjoy the changing of the seasons from summer to fall. The fall foliage in New England and Canada is reported to be some of the prettiest in the world. The trip was anticipated with great excitement. Horace and Beth packed their suitcases and took a plane to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where they boarded a bus that would take them to beautiful places.

The trip was more than expected. Leaves on the trees were turning beautiful fall colors, and the sights of New England and Canada were magnificent.  One of the most interesting sights was New York City and Ground Zero.  As they observed the place where the World Trade Center towers once stood, a sadness invaded their hearts with thoughts of those whose lives were lost on September 11, 2001. What a tragedy. Our beautiful country was invaded by enemy terrorists, bringing to mind that nothing in this world is permanent. Everything physical eventially passes away. Only the spiritual is permanent, and the deposits that are made on the spiritual level last forever.

As the trip progressed through the New England states and then into Canada, Horace and Beth were awed by the Lord’s beautiful creation. Knowing that the earth and the heavens were made for man and his enjoyment by the God of Heaven gave rise to praise and thanksgiving in their hearts. There are many beautiful sights on this earth and most of us only see a few, but those that the Lord allows us to see are awesome. No matter where you live or travel, God’s creation is remarkable.

Niagara Falls was another place Horace and Beth visited. The falls were breathtaking and wonderful. What a marvel to see the energy and vastness of the water as it spilled over the falls and into the pool below. Those who stood and watched the falling water were reminded of the saying of Jesus in John 7:37-39.

“…’If anyone is thirsty, he should come to Me and drink! The one who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, will have streams of living water flow from deep within him.’  He said this about the Spirit, whom those who believed in Him were going to receive, for the Spirit had not yet been received, because Jesus had not yet been glorified.”

All who believe in Jesus have the Spirit of God living within their soul. It is the same Spirit and power that raised Jesus from the dead. (Romans 8:11) The Spirit produces streams of living water that flows from the believer to the world so that others can drink and receive life. Drinking of the Living Water is receiving Jesus as your savior. And so, my friend, take a deep and satisfying drink of the Living Water and refresh your thirsty soul.