“For My people have committed two evils: They have forsaken Me, the fountain of living waters, And hewn themselves cisterns—broken cisterns that can hold no water.” Jeremiah 2:13 (NKJV)
Jeremiah 2:13 speaks to forsaking God—the fountain of living waters, and replacing Him with carnal solutions—broken cisterns. It illustrates people turning from God to seek fulfillment elsewhere. It’s like rejecting a fresh spring of water for a broken bucket of water when you’re thirsty. Just like a flowing natural spring is an endless source of refreshment for our bodies, God is an endless source of refreshment for our souls. Turning to worldly things for contentment is like turning to a broken cistern that can’t hold very much for very long—it will surely leave you unsatisfied and thirsting for more. Only God can truly meet our needs and sustain us.
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