Title: Living Water for Thirsty Hearts
Reading: John 7:25–52
Key Verse:
“Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink.” — John 7:37 (NIV)
Reflection:
In the middle of the festival, Jesus stood up and made a bold, open invitation:
Genesis 1: 1 “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth”
Genesis 1:1 presents God as the Creator of heaven and earth. It indicates that God existed before creation and the beginning of time. God is not a product of time; He is the one who brought everything into existence. Our God is not bound by the constraints of time and space. As the one who created and began the universe, He is also its Regulator and Sustainer. All creation is subject to Him and is actively upheld by His power and wisdom.
Lesson from the text
We must trust in God’s sovereignty with all our hearts and minds, knowing that the One who created all things is also their true Owner and Controller. As Psalm 84 prompts us, He will not hold back anything good from His children. Nothing starts without him. Nothing moves without his permission. No beginning is outside…
It's Amazing How God introduces Himself as Creator before He even cares about talking about why? For who? or any other of his attributes. God's main attribute according to this text is not even His holiness is His Creator attribut. Genesis is a Powerful source of insight in terms of understanding God, His Creation and some principles that are impossible to leave without.
A Transportation Management System (TMS) is a critical software platform used by businesses to manage and optimize the logistics and transportation functions of their supply chain. Designed to streamline the movement of goods, a TMS helps in planning, execution, and tracking of shipments while reducing transportation costs and improving delivery efficiency. As global trade expands and customer expectations evolve, the role of TMS in ensuring timely, cost-effective, and transparent transportation processes becomes increasingly vital.
At its core, a TMS allows businesses to select the most suitable carriers based on cost, efficiency, and delivery timelines. It automates key processes such as load planning, carrier selection, freight auditing, and payment. By integrating with other enterprise systems like Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), TMS ensures seamless data flow and real-time visibility throughout the supply chain.
One of the major benefits of a TMS is route optimization, which reduces fuel…
Title: Faith That Believes Before Seeing
Reading: John 4:43–54
Key Verse:
“The man took Jesus at his word and departed.” - John 4:50b (NIV)
Reflection:
A royal official came to Jesus desperate—his son was dying. He begged Jesus to come and heal him. But instead of going with the man, Jesus simply said, “Go, your son will live.”
MMin Student
MMin Alumni
MMin Student
PhD Student
PhD Student
Chua, reading your post is inspiring. The Spirit as “living waters” addresses the fundamental human need for spiritual vitality, purpose, and communion with God. Just as water is essential for sustaining physical life, the Holy Spirit continually renews and sustains the inner life of believers (Isaiah 44:3, New International Version [NIV], 2011). This renewal involves cleansing the soul from the dryness of sin and despair, offering a deep and lasting satisfaction that transcends temporary relief (Carson, 1991). The living water described by Jesus in John 7:37–39 is not a static gift; rather, it flows from within, shaping character, inspiring love, and empowering acts of service (Kostenberger, 2004). This divine presence transforms restless searching into peace that is firmly rooted in God and changes isolated longing into vibrant fellowship with Him and with others (Yarbrough, 2008). In this way, the imagery of living water captures the Spirit’s role in moving believers beyond spiritual survival toward a life marked by abundance and purpose (John 10:10, NIV, 2011).
References
Carson, D. A. (1991). The Gospel according to John. InterVarsity Press.
Holy Bible, New International Version. (2011). Zondervan. (Original work published 1978)
Kostenberger, A. J. (2004). John (Baker exegetical commentary on the New Testament). Baker Academic.
Yarbrough, R. W. (2008). 1–3 John (Baker exegetical commentary on the New Testament). Baker Academic.