Title: Well Water, Rise
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First, the Israelites did not complain or complain.
Second, because he obeyed.
The Israelites stopped thinking about going through Edom, the shortcut, and obeyed God's command and went back to the south. Sometimes our thoughts seem far more effective, but God allows
There are times when you don't. We cry out for blessings right now, but they do not answer. We often do not know why at the time. However, there are more than once or twice when you will come to understand and be thankful for why God did this. Isaiah 55:8-9 says, “My thoughts are not your thoughts, saith the Lord, and my ways are not your ways.” Therefore, the wise person quickly puts aside his thoughts and obeys God's will and commands. Let's look at Isaiah 1:19. “If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the good produce of the earth.” Only those who obey can be blessed and can bear fruit. If we obey, living water will come out of us.
Third, because he was patient.
It is not easy to pass through a wilderness where there is no water, there are no trees and forests, and the wild animals and the sun are hot. It's not a one-day road. It may take ten days, it may take a month, it may take a year. However, we must trust and endure God's promise, 'I will lead you into the land of Canaan flowing with milk and honey'. God often tests our patience. He tests us before giving us a particularly great blessing. Only perseverance can you become the hero of a miracle. Hebrews 10:36 tells us how important patience is and why it is needed. “Patience is needed of you, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise.”
A person who perseveres is a person with a deep heart. Only those who persevere can bear fruit. Only those who persevere can achieve the fulfillment of the promise. Only those who persevere have a well of water to flow. I pray that you will experience this grace with patience.
Fourth, it is because they made an effort. In verse 16 of the text, God commands Moses. 'Gather the people together, and I will water them.' However, this well did not come out of its own accord. It was sold with sweat by the chiefs. Verse 18 says this. “This well was dug by the patriarchs, and the nobles of the people dug it with scepters and rods.” God promised to give the land of Canaan to the Israelites, but the Israelites did not just enter the land of Canaan and acquire it. I fought and got it. Today we need this aggressive attitude of faith. Psalm 105:44 says, “He gave them the land of the nations, and made possession of the toil of the nations.” For those who dig a well with sweat, water from the well will come out.