February 1

But whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a fount of water springing up to eternal life. — John 4:14 BSB

In a life overflowing with service to others, the deep fountain of life overflows, spreading out in rivers of living water that bless and save those around us. It’s remarkable to see how, as love and blessing become less selfish, they grow larger. The water in our heart is just a well, but when it reaches out to meet the needs of others, it becomes not just a river, but a delta of many rivers, overflowing with majestic blessing. This kind of overflowing love is connected to the work of the Holy Spirit, who was poured out upon the disciples after Jesus was glorified.

This is the true secret of power in service—the heart filled and satisfied with Jesus, baptized with the Holy Spirit, and compelled by the fullness of joy and love to share with others what it has so abundantly received. Each new act of service makes room for a fresh filling and deeper receiving of life, which grows by giving.

Letting go is twice possessing,
Would you double every blessing,
Pass it on.