“For my people have done two evil things: They have abandoned me—the fountain of living water. And they have dug for themselves cracked cisterns that can hold no water at all!”
Jeremiah 2:13 NLT
Can you remember when you first gave your life to Christ? Do you remember how the fire burned within you? How you looked forward to spending time with God? How you longed to pray, read His Word, and fellowship with Him? Do you remember those moments during worship when you became so overwhelmed by His presence that tears rolled down your cheeks? Serving God was never a burden; it was your greatest joy.
What changed?
Was it adulting? More responsibilities? A demanding job? Family commitments? Or have you simply become too busy with your own life?
None of these things are wrong. God expects us to be responsible and diligent in the assignments He has given us. We can serve God even in our workplaces, businesses, careers, and daily responsibilities by making Him the center of everything we do.
Colossians 3:23 reminds us, “Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.” Our lives should reflect Christ wherever we are, so that people see us as the light of the world through our words, actions, and exemplary lifestyle. Jesus said, “Let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father” (Matthew 5:16 NLT).
But the danger comes when these things gradually take God’s place in our hearts. Distractions rarely pull us away from Him overnight. They creep in little by little until prayer becomes occasional, fellowship becomes optional, and the things of God no longer occupy the place they once did.
The Lord lamented through the prophet Jeremiah that His people had abandoned Him, the Fountain of Living Water, and had chosen broken cisterns that could never satisfy them. A fountain gives fresh, flowing, life-giving water. A cracked cistern, on the other hand, cannot even hold water. It promises satisfaction but leaves us empty.
Could it be that you have slowly abandoned the Source of life while chasing things that cannot truly satisfy? Have success, money, career, relationships, or personal ambitions become more important than your relationship with God? Have you forgotten how precious your salvation is and found yourself chasing shadows?
Jesus said, “Those who drink the water I give will never be thirsty again. It becomes a fresh, bubbling spring within them, giving them eternal life” (John 4:14 NLT). True fulfillment has never been found in worldly achievements. It has always been found in Christ alone.
Perhaps you have drifted away without even realizing it. Maybe your love for God is no longer what it used to be. The beautiful thing is that God has not stopped pursuing you. He is not reaching out to condemn you but to restore you. Like the loving father who welcomed the prodigal son home with open arms (Luke 15:20), God is waiting for your return.
He does not want you to remain spiritually dry when there is living water freely available. He does not want you to build your life around things that cannot give you lasting peace. He wants to be your source again—your strength, your joy, and your satisfaction.
If you have drifted away, this is your reminder that it is not too late to come back. Return to your first love. Return to the One who gave you life. Return to the Fountain of Living Water.
His hands are still stretched out wide.
He is still calling you back.
Keep in mind
There is nothing wrong with pursuing your career, caring for your family, or building your business. Just don’t let them replace the One who gave you life. Keep God at the center of everything you do, and let your life point others to Christ. If you have drifted away, don’t remain distant. Return to the Fountain of Life. The One who first called you is still waiting with open arms.
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