Everything Else Leaks
Read Jeremiah 2:13
(13) “My people have committed two sins: They have forsaken me, the spring of living water, and have dug their own cisterns, broken cisterns that cannot hold water.” Jeremiah 2:13
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God gives Israel a picture they would never forget.
They abandoned a spring of living water.
And chose broken cisterns instead.
Now, if you didn’t know, there’s a difference between a fresh spring and a broken cistern.
A spring constantly produces fresh water.
A broken cistern slowly loses whatever it holds.
That's the difference between God and everything else we chase.
Money leaks.
Success leaks.
Popularity leaks.
Relationships, careers, possessions, and accomplishments were never designed to carry the weight of your soul.
They make terrible saviors.
Because all of them eventually leak.
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Today's Question:
What “broken cistern” have I been expecting to satisfy me?
Today's Challenge:
Identify one thing you've been relying on too heavily and surrender it to God.
Today's Prayer:
“Lord, forgive me for expecting temporary things to do what only You can do.”
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Weekly Memory Verse:
“My people have committed two sins: They have forsaken me, the spring of living water, and have dug their own cisterns, broken cisterns that cannot hold water.” Jeremiah 2:13
Weekly Worship Playlist:
1. “Christ Be Magnified” – Cody Carnes
2. “Nothing Else” – Cody Carnes
3. “Living Water” – Shane & Shane
4. “Come Thou Fount (Above All Else)” – Shane & Shane
5. “Only Jesus” – Casting Crowns
(13) “My people have committed two sins: They have forsaken me, the spring of living water, and have dug their own cisterns, broken cisterns that cannot hold water.” Jeremiah 2:13
—
God gives Israel a picture they would never forget.
They abandoned a spring of living water.
And chose broken cisterns instead.
Now, if you didn’t know, there’s a difference between a fresh spring and a broken cistern.
A spring constantly produces fresh water.
A broken cistern slowly loses whatever it holds.
That's the difference between God and everything else we chase.
Money leaks.
Success leaks.
Popularity leaks.
Relationships, careers, possessions, and accomplishments were never designed to carry the weight of your soul.
They make terrible saviors.
Because all of them eventually leak.
—
Today's Question:
What “broken cistern” have I been expecting to satisfy me?
Today's Challenge:
Identify one thing you've been relying on too heavily and surrender it to God.
Today's Prayer:
“Lord, forgive me for expecting temporary things to do what only You can do.”
—
Weekly Memory Verse:
“My people have committed two sins: They have forsaken me, the spring of living water, and have dug their own cisterns, broken cisterns that cannot hold water.” Jeremiah 2:13
Weekly Worship Playlist:
1. “Christ Be Magnified” – Cody Carnes
2. “Nothing Else” – Cody Carnes
3. “Living Water” – Shane & Shane
4. “Come Thou Fount (Above All Else)” – Shane & Shane
5. “Only Jesus” – Casting Crowns