Proverbs 25:25
(TPT) Like a drink of cool water to a weary, thirsty soul, hearing good news revives the spirit.
(The Message) Like a cool drink of water when you are worn out and weary is a letter from a long-lost friend.
(CEV) Good news from far away refreshes like cold water when you are thirsty.
With the high heat levels, we are experiencing today, we really can appreciate a cool drink of water to revive our spirit. But what exactly is “Good News” that is like a cool drink of water?Christianity good news is the revelation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and that Is the best of all good news. However, good news does not only come from the truth of the Bible, it also, comes from many sources. The definition of good news is something that is positive, encouraging, uplifting, desirable or the like.We are waiting for the doctor’s report, we have been battling fear and the complications of the unknown. Then comes the good news, nothing is wrong. This news is really like that cool drink of water, our spirit is revived, and we are encouraged to continue on in positive actions of life.We are fearful about the confrontation that may be coming our way. Weary and worn out from the anticipation of a bad outcome has drawn us into a semi-defeated place. Then comes the confrontation and it is not at all what we expected. The good news is the confrontation is resolved and over and we are revived. Another cool drink of water to revive our spirit that all is well, and we can continue on in our relationship with positive interaction.We are in a rough spot in our life getting increasingly discouraged. Then a friend seeks you out and encourages you. Your spirit is revived and can now progress on to better things while traveling through your journey.
My challenge for us today is to be the Good News bringing a drink of cool water to those in our sphere of influence. Every one of us can say something positive, encouraging, uplifting to our worn-out and weary people around us. Philippians 4:4-9 is a well that flows for you to draw your cup of cool water to share. Verse 9 encourages us to put into practice the righteous life you have seen in the Bible and others who have given you, your cup of cool water.Be cheerful with joyous celebration in every season of life. Let your joy overflow. And let gentleness be seen in every relationship for our Lord is ever near. Do not be pulled in different direction or worried about a thing. Be saturated in prayer throughout each day, offering your faith-filled requests before God with overflowing gratitude. Tell him every detail of your life, then God’s wonderful peace that transcends human understanding, will guard your heart and mind through Jesus Christ. Keep your thoughts continually fixed on all that is authentic and real, honorable, and admirable, beautiful, and respectful, pure, and holy, merciful, and kind. And fasten your thought on every glorious work of God, praising him always. Put into practice the example of all that you have heard from me or seen in my life and the God of peace will be with you in all things. —
Judy Parks