24/05/2026
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN NIGERIA
Area 1, Garki, Abuja
Sunday Service: 24th May 2026
Today’s worship service was a moment of reflection, gratitude, and deep spiritual awakening as God reminded us of an important truth many people overlook in life☆
Moderator: Bro. Nuhu Aliyu Tukur
Preacher: Rev. Enoch Emawus
Sermon Topic: Jesus is the living water.
Text: John 7:37-38
MESSAGE SUMMARY☆
Introduction☆
In his Introduction, the preacher highlights that, in order to become a full member of Christian faith or member in the body of christ, one must first pass through the waters of Baptism according to Mathew 28:19, it is not an confirmation that water has become a "gateway"
However God was slowly preparing a way to his chosen people for his revelation throughout the history of world, the preacher highlights that, water was mentioned in the first verse of Genesis, as the spirit of God was moving over the face of the water [sea] quoted in Genesis 1:1
In his highlights he said, Jesus used "living water" as a metaphor for eternal life and the Holy Spirit. He explained that while physical water only temporarily satisfies bodily thirst, the spiritual "water" He offers—through a relationship with Him—completely satisfies the deepest longings of the soul and brings inner transformation that lasts forever,
He emphasized that,
In John 4:14, Jesus promises that those who drink the "living water" He provides will never thirst again. He explains that this spiritual water becomes an eternal, bubbling spring within a person, continually welling up to grant everlasting life,
The verse states: "But whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life,
Furthermore after the old testament, it comes as a surprise that why God chose waters of Baptism to become an integral part of his new covenant with us? He asked, but the preacher stressed that, in the old testament
> water is a sign of God’s judgement Gen 7:8
> water is a sign of deliverance Isaiah 43:2
While in the new testament
> God eternal sustenance, Revelation 22:17
> New life offered through Jesus John 4:14
CONCLUSION☆
The preacher conclude his message reminding the congregation that, Jesus is eternal life as quoted in Revelationn 22:1, the water of life is flowing from the throne of God, The phrase draws upon the life-giving properties of water, symbolizing the spiritual refreshment that comes from accepting Jesus Christ and his teachings. In essence, Jesus is the living water, providing the necessary spiritual nourishment for our souls to thrive.