Re-dig the Well

A well, a water source in a parched arid region is a very valuable and contentious commodity indeed. First finding a water source capable of meeting the needs required to sustain life from a single person to a family, to crops and herds can be a daunting challenge at a minimum. Then the effort, toil and stamina to dig deep enough to reach it is another. In The Book of Genesis (Origins) Ch.’s 20-21, 26 we find several encounters revolving around a few wells and one well in particular.

Abraham who had previously lived and thrived in the Land of the Philistines dug many wells, after his death the Philistines “filled them with earth“, that is they closed up the source of life giving water that provided much of Abrahams blessing and prosperity. The blessing and favor of YHWH often creates an envious spirit to those outside His covenant, a contentious spirit ensues and occupies the territory. Interesting to note the similarities in the stories of Abraham and Isaac; both experience a famine (as would Jacob), is it possible God takes into these seasons to draw closer to him, just a thought -both have an encounter with Abimelech of The Philistines in Gerar, both say that their wife is their sister for self preservation purposes, both make treaties “Oaths” or covenants with Abimelech (Father of the King) at Beersheba.

Isaac needed to find a source of water for his family and his servants and flocks, leading to him to re-visit the wells his father Abraham had dug. On two occasions the scripture says that they encountered dispute and opposition. The adversary does not give up easily or without contending for it. Isaac did not desire to squabble (contend) over the water rights with the Philistines, but later at Rehoboth his servants find and open a well that provides an abundance of life giving water. Leading to his festive celebration and renewal of the covenant with Abimelech at Beersheba [which means well of the Oath or well of seven].

Sometimes, more often than not we will experience a dry and weary land in our sojourn with God. It is in these times we must remember what has provided blessing and outpourings of God’s favor in the past and re-dig the wells of REVIVAL for a New fresh flow of His Spirit. We must also recognize and discern when we are to contend and when we are simply to move on to what area God has next for each of us in our lives. Too much contention can deplete our strength and resources while missing the plenty God has instore. Just think if Saul continued to contend against the early church, as his encounter with the resurrected Jesus Christ records that it was “difficult to kick against the goads” (Acts 9:5, 26:14) often we can be fighting against the very thing The LORD is trying to steer us towards. In Saul/Pauls case it was to accept and believe in Christ for his salvation.

Are you experiencing a famine in your life, is your journey become a dry and parched weary struggle. The promise of God’s WORD is that out of your inner most being shall flow Rivers of Living Water! Perhaps it is time to remove the things that have plugged up that well, earth can represent the things of this world and the worries and cares that entangle us, or even an incorrect condition of our heart, WE must Re-Dig the Well and experience a fresh New flow of His Spirit in our lives. We MUST contend and do the digging, He is faithful to fulfill the rest. A wide and spacious land of his favor and blessing is on the other side of the break through.

I encourage you child of God do not give up, do not give in. There is an abundance of God’s promise if we have the courage and strength to DIG DEEP to Re-Dig the Wells and let the outpouring of His Spirit to once again flood and Revive our thirsty souls!

“for in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert.

And the parched ground shall become a pool, and the thirsty land springs of water“

It may not be in the first well, second, or third, but the eternal flowing river of God is a vital source of strength and plenty, re-dig that well and drink full of His goodness.

God Bless