Empty Cisterns

Jeremiah 2:13, "For my people have committed two evils: They have forsaken Me, the fountain of living waters, And hewn themselves cisterns--broken cisterns that can hold no water." The Spirit brought this passage to my heart as I was preparing for this evening's service. What is my (our) source of strength in this day and time? Where am I (we) looking for direction? What is the source of my (our) hope and dreams? Which cistern am I (we) drinking from? We must take the time to make an honest evaluation of these questions. The spirit which is at work in this culture has led us to drink from the cistern of fame, the cistern of wealth and possessions, and the cistern of empty and vain works. We also have been influenced to build the cisterns that are filled with the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life. What have these cisterns supplied for this generation? This generation is living under the influence of sin and rebellion. Our lives are filled with everything but a true relationship with Christ. Take a moment and examine the cistern from which you are drinking. Make sure you are drinking from the "fountain of living waters."