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God uses His "many waters" to illustrate the struggles, failures and triumphs of life. Each reminds us to find our hope in Jesus Christ alone.

1. A CLOSER WALK WITH GOD (Thirst-quenching brooks) "As the deer pants for the water brooks, so pants my soul for You, O God." (Ps 42:1)

2. GOD MOVES IN A MYSTERIOUS WAY (Roaring waters) "God is our refuge and strength.... Therefore we will not fear... though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; though its waters roar and be troubled." (Ps 46:1-3) "Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out!" (Rom 11:33)

3. SWEPT AWAY (Bitter water) "Does a spring send forth fresh water and bitter from the same opening?" (James 3:11) "...though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing." (1 Cor 13:2)

4. SNAIL (Lonely, waterless land) "Beware that you do not forget the Lord your God... lest when you have eaten and are full... your heart is lifted up, and you forget the Lord... who led you through... that great and terrible wilderness... and thirsty land where there was no water.... then you say in your heart, ‘My power and the might of my hand have gained me this wealth.’" (Dt 8:11-17)

5. CIRCLES (Deep waters and whirling floods) "I have come into deep waters, where the floods overflow me. I am weary with my crying... my eyes fail while I wait for my God." (Ps 69:1-3) "If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink...." (John 7:37)

6. WAITING (Broken cistern or God's ever-flowing Fountain?) "My people... have forsaken Me, the fountain of living waters, and hewn themselves cisterns--broken cisterns that can hold no water." (Jer 2:13) Yet, "the Lord will wait, that He may be gracious to you.” Is 30:18

7. FACE TO FACE (Wells of Salvation) "They shall see His face...." Revelation 22:4
"...with joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation." Is 12:2-3

8. PALACE (The crystal-clear River of Life) "And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding from the throne of God and of the Lamb. ... Let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely." Rev 22:1-2, 17