Worshipping In Spirit And In Truth

(John 4:23) "But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him." The above verse speaks of a worship that is in obedience to God's Spirit and His truth. It was spoken to the Samaritan woman at the well by Jesus as he shared with her, her need to drink of the "living water" of Christ. All who believe in Jesus receive this gift (or living water) when they receive the Holy Spirit's power. This power is a fathomless spring of water to those who surrender in obedience to the will and truth of God. Jesus said, "If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. (But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified. (John 7:37-39).  Brethren, this power within us is able to accomplish all that the Word of God promises, but we must first learn to surrender to God's Spirit and then abide in his truth. Jesus said, "without me you can do nothing," and that's exactly why nothing happens. Staying connected to the vine is our responsibility, for when we are connected the rivers of living water will flow !