PRIME THE PUMP

First thing this morning, I went to the kitchen sink and turned on the faucet to get some water.  So easy--no effort!  Years ago, however, kitchen sinks had hand pumps in which to draw water from their outside wells.  It took some effort to get some running water:  1st you had to "prime the pump."  This was done by pouring a CUP of water into the pump.  Next you had to start pumping until the water would come up from the well.  This took some effort.

Jesus met a woman at a local well.  He was hot, tired (from a long walk), and thirsty--so, He asked her for a CUP of cool water.  She had to draw some from the well.  This, too, took some action on her part.  In return, He offered her something better than a well full of water from a manmade well...He offered her LIVING WATER.  The woman then went running into the city to offer a CUP of this LIVING WATER to whomsoever would accept it...taste it...and drink from this CUP.

First thing in the morning, I make a CUP of coffee and grab my Bible.  Then I set in my recliner and read from His Word, meditate, and pray.  This is my breakfast!  Many start their day with a cup of coffee--but few begin their day with "The Bread of Life."

Don't skip breakfast with the Lord!  Break bread with Him and drink from His "Well of Living Water."  That'll FILL you and sustain you throughout the day.