Word for the day by Christian Education Forum

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 Jesus Christ, who Redeems

Isaiah 12:1-6 
"With joy, you will draw water from the wells of salvation. " Isaiah 12:3

In West Africa, a single well that is 50 meters deep can provide clean water for 2,000 people. Reliable access to safe, clean water is essential for drinking, cooking, washing, and watering crops for many worldwide.
In Isaiah, we read, "you will draw water from the wells of salvation." What does it mean by the wells of salvation. Wells of salvation in Isaiah 12:3 is plural. Although the well is a place full of water, in this verse, wells are the places and the times when we come to Jesus. Furthermore, there is no place or time when He is not ready to meet us. Isaiah 12:2 says, "Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation." A well is self-refilling. The phrase "wells of salvation" speaks of plenty. We can come to this well whenever we want; it is there for God's people. When we are tired, when we are weak, when we are confused, when we are anxious, we can come to Him and start drinking.
In John Chapter 4, we read about Jesus teaching a Samaritan woman about the water He gives leading to eternal life. In Jesus, we have redemption through His blood (Ephesians 1:7). Only by our Lord Jesus Christ dying on the cross in our place, shedding His blood as our atoning sacrifice, does He accomplish our redemption by paying for our sins in full. John Stott says, "It was *in Christ* that God acted for our salvation, and so we must be *in Christ* to receive it." It means increasing the knowledge of Christ and becoming more constant in love for others and obedience to Him.
Isaiah 12 is a hymn praising God for His faithfulness in keeping His promises, especially the promise of salvation. Isaiah encouraged the people that deep in God's "wells of salvation" they would experience the water of God's grace, strength, and joy. The wells of salvation would refresh and strengthen their hearts and cause praise and gratitude to God. He is our salvation and will be with us to the end of the age.
 
Prayer
Lord, give us joy today as we drink from the wells of salvation. Amen
 
Thought for the Day
“ The wells of salvation are always available for us.
Binu Cheriyan
 Immanuel Mar Thoma Church, Virginia

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