What does "a fountain will flow" reveal about God's provision and grace? The Verse in Focus “And in that day the mountains will drip with sweet wine, and the hills will flow with milk, and all the streams of Judah will flow with water. A spring will flow from the house of the LORD, watering the Valley of Acacias.” (Joel 3:18) Picture the Scene • Judah’s terrain is often dry and rocky, yet God promises a spring that gushes from His own house and floods even the distant, arid Valley of Acacias (Shittim). • The image is not a trickle but an ever-flowing fountain—unstoppable, abundant, and transformative. What This Reveals about God’s Provision • Continuous supply – A fountain never runs out. God’s resources for His people are likewise inexhaustible (Philippians 4:19). • Divine origin – The spring arises “from the house of the LORD,” underscoring that every good gift begins with Him (James 1:17). • Extending to barren places – Water reaches the driest valley. God’s provision pushes past every wilderness we face (Isaiah 41:18). • Life-producing abundance – Dripping wine, flowing milk, and rushing water picture comprehensive prosperity—spiritual, emotional, physical (Psalm 65:9-13). What This Reveals about God’s Grace • Grace that cleanses – Just as water washes, God’s grace purifies. Zechariah 13:1 echoes, “On that day a fountain will be opened… to cleanse them from sin and impurity.” • Grace that satisfies thirst – Jesus fulfills the promise: “Whoever believes in Me… rivers of living water will flow from within him” (John 7:38). • Grace that overflows to others – A fountain not only refreshes the immediate area; it streams outward. Acts 1:8 shows grace spreading from Jerusalem “to the ends of the earth.” The Bigger Storyline 1. Old Testament anticipation: Springs in the desert promise Israel’s future restoration (Isaiah 35:6-7). 2. New Testament fulfillment: Christ, the Rock, is struck so living water might gush forth (1 Corinthians 10:4; John 19:34). 3. Future consummation: Revelation 22:1 portrays the river of life flowing from God’s throne throughout the renewed creation. Living It Out Today • Depend daily on the Lord’s unending fountain rather than limited human wells (Jeremiah 2:13). • Draw near to the “house of the LORD” in worship and Scripture; that’s where the flow starts. • Let His grace spill over—refreshing workplaces, neighborhoods, and even “valleys” that seem spiritually dry. God’s promise that “a fountain will flow” is His assurance that He supplies more than enough and that His grace can turn any wilderness into a well-watered garden. |
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