The Joy of Life

"For with You is the fountain of life;

         In Your light we see light."

Psalm 36:9

David called the Lord the Fountain of Life. All life proceeds from Him, both biological and spiritual. It is the condition of our spirit that determines the joy of life. When we are in touch with the Fountain, then our parched spirits are refreshed and we experience all the delights of communion with Him. But there is more. Jesus said those who came to Him would receive living water (John 4:10). This living water is eternal. It never stops flowing, but will continue beyond the grave. We understand this when we stand in God's light. The darkness of sin -- of doing things our own way -- keeps us from seeing the truth that we are spiritually dehydrated. But when we step out of the dark and into His glorious light of truth, then the reality of our condition is exposed and we come to the Fountain of Life for living water. This is when the joy of life really begins.