Spring Up, O Well

 “They went to Beer: that is the well whereof the Lord spake unto Moses, ather the people together, and I will give them water.   Then Israel sang this song, Spring up, O well; sing ye unto it:  Numbers 21:16-17

”Welcome to the First Day of Spring in Two Thousand Twenty Two! I love the Words from Isaiah 61:11 especially on this Lord’s Day! “For as the earth bringeth forth her bud, and as the garden causeth the things that are sown in it to Spring Forth; so the Lord GOD will cause Righteousness and Praise to Spring Forth before all the nations.” It is always a breath of fresh air when Spring arrives!  We see the first Robin of the season.  We see the small buds appearing on the trees till there is a soft green glow emerging from their limbs. Our spirit is lifted when the sun arrives and we feel the soft breeze upon our face – for a moment something “springs forth” within our being and the happiness of Spring is enjoyed. It arrives after the chilly winter, barren trees, cold winds, and occasional snow! There must be a lesson that God is teaching us in the seasons of His weather.  We are Blessed in Iowa, we have winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall!  No matter where we live, we are Blessed for God’s eye is upon us! Let us meditate Spiritually for a moment as we breathe in the fresh Spring Air. Life has its seasons! No matter the weather, life has its seasons! This brings me to the Message today with the Text from Numbers 21.

In the season of drought, God opens the Rock! This Rock is Jesus! The spear was thrust into His side and John writes as he stands near the Cross – “A spear pierced His side, and forth with came there out Blood and Water!” Blood to cover us as we stand before God and Water to wash away our sin! If Israel could come forth in such a Praise as they Sang “Spring Up, O Well; How much more can we Sing “Spring Up, O Well! He is the “Living Water” that quenches our thirst and fills our vessel with life! Hear the Prophetic Words of Isaiah: Isa. 12:3 and 5 Therefore with Joy shall ye draw water out of the Wells of Salvation. Sing unto the Lord; for He hath done excellent things: ...” Our Song comes out of the “Wells of Salvation,” something that only Israel heard about as the Prophets spoke God’s Word, but we are partakers of God’s Holy Redemption through the Jesus Precious Blood! As Spring once more approaches let us Sing – “Spring up, O Well! And let His Presence flow over our being for “He hath done excellent things!” Let His Praises Spring Forth in Song ...  Hallelujah!      ~ ❤Pastor 

   The Benediction    

Heavenly Father, we Sing of Your wondrous Love and Your Holy Ghost energy that flows so Powerful in our Salvation! Think You for the Joy of Spring Time and the seasons that are given to our Spirit. O God as this Spring comes forth help us to sing “Spring Up, O Well! Fill Your people with “Jesus’ Joy” that energizes our Spiritual being continually in this Holy Season.  Empower Your people with Hope, Faith, and Joy as we Look for Your Appearing!  Walk with us in this Lenten Season as we meditate upon Jesus’ life, His Sacrifice, His Love, and the Gift of Eternal Life He has given us!  We ask Lord, that You will be the Healer to Your People, the Saviour to the Lord and with Cords of Love draw our families unto You. Father may this be a glorious Springing Forth of Your nature within us I Pray. We give Honor to the Father, His Son, Jesus and to the Power of the Holy Ghost!  And Loving You!  Amen