In this sermon about the possibility of a strong future with God, join Pastor Anthony as he takes us through the importance of reopening wells and finishing strong.
Before we had a relationship with God life was different. Then, Christ saved us and gave us a new life filled with hope and a future. But, over time, what was once extraordinary and transformative can start to feel routine, like the thrill of starting a new year that fades into complacency by December.
There is a need to address the "elephant in the room": the temptation to disconnect—taking a break from church, fellowship, Scripture, and ultimately, Jesus. But we should not live a spiritually mediocre life anymore. Change begins now, and here’s how we do it:
1. Reopen Wells
Just like Isaac reopened the wells his father had dug (Genesis 26:17-18), we need to reconnect with the “living water” Jesus offers (John 7:37-38). Water sustains physical life, and spiritual water sustains our soul. We can’t survive without it.
2. Reopen Doors
Like King Hezekiah reopened the doors of the temple and cleansed it (2 Chronicles 29:1-11), we must open the doors of our hearts to God again. He’s standing at the door, knocking, waiting for us to let Him in (Revelation 3:19-20).
3. Reopen Our Hearts
Life’s challenges, unmet expectations, disappointments, and delays can harden our hearts. But we must remember that God’s delays aren’t denials. Proverbs 13:16 reminds us, “Hope deferred makes the heart sick.” To heal, we need to trust in His love, provision, and timing.
4. Rebuild the Altar
Like Isaac built an altar to worship God in Beersheba (Genesis 26:23-25), we need to rebuild our personal altar—a place of worship, prayer, and connection with God.
An altar and a well belong together. To truly change, we must reopen our hearts, our doors, and our connection to the living water. Only then can we live a life full of purpose, hope, and spiritual vitality.