Fountain of Living Waters

“For my people have committed two evils; they have forsaken me

 the fountain of living waters,

 and hewed them out cisterns, broken cisterns, that can hold no water” (Jeremiah 2:13).

In this verse God is represented by the fountain of living waters, but what do the broken cisterns represent? In verse 11 it says, “Hath a nation changed their gods, which are yet no gods? But my people have changed their glory for that which doth not profit.” The cisterns are other gods; gods which we have made ourselves. Their purpose is the same as the purpose of the Fountain -- to quench our thirst and give us life. However, these cisterns are broken; they are of no use. The water of “life” or pleasure quickly drains out. The other gods we create to satisfy our desires do not give life; they take life away from us. Let us turn away from these gods and turn to the Fountain.

There is life in the Fountain, everlasting life! This water is always fresh and new every moment. It will quench our thirst and satisfy the longing of our soul. The Fountain is always giving, pouring out from its abundance, yet it never runs out. Praise God! Let us come to the Fountain of Living Waters and not forsake the living God.