Growing up on a small farm, we had wells and pumps. Our home water supply was provided, and the water for the chickens of our egg production facility, was provided from a well. From time-to-time the pump would “lose it’s prime” and the water could no longer be pumped. If the pump ran for any length of time without water, it would damage the pump and even burn it up. If debris got in the check valve (the valve that holds water in the system when the pump is not running), the water would drain back into the well and the pump could no longer pump the water up. Sometimes a pipe might develop a crack in it or a seal could crack and allow air to get into the pipe, again, allowing the water to drain out, rendering the pump helpless to pull the water up. Sometimes the water level in the well itself got below the intake valve down in the well, and that would cause it to lose its prime. For whatever reason, if the pump ran long without water, it would burn out the motor and the whole pump had to be replaced. This happened more than once. It was a major crisis in the hot summer time if the pump went out and the chickens went without water. If the water was not restored soon, egg production was affected, and if they went without water long enough, some would die. Confined, hot-blooded chickens need plenty of water. By daily watching closely all the operation of things, and having the knowledge of what to do and having a source for backup of what you need to fix things, you could keep the farm running smoothly. Jesus taught us that we could come to Him and drink living water. He was talking about drinking in the Holy Spirit into our daily life. We see in the Word of God how the Spirit operates in people’s lives. He brings righteousness, peace and joy. He brings liberation from sin, fear and satanic oppression. He brings healing to our spirit, soul and body, and He brings healing to broken relationships if we follow His guidance. Faith and obedience is the pump that draws this living water from the wells of salvation. Sometimes anger, malice, hurt, disappointment and unforgiveness can lodge in the check valve, allowing the water to drain out and the pump won’t siphon. We go thirsty. Sometimes cracks develop in the pipes of communication. The water drains out. We go thirsty. At best the pump is having to labor more. At worst, it burns out. Sometimes the place we are seeking water has an in-sufficient supply, or, it is a dry well. We go thirsty. Jesus has an abundant life-giving supply for us through the Holy Spirit. If we are thirsty, check the system, clear the debris, fix the pipes, prime the pump, and enjoy life to the fullest. John 4: 14; John 7: 37-39; Isaiah 12: 3