“And it shall come to pass, that every thing that liveth, which moveth, whithersoever the rivers shall come, shall live” (Ezekiel 47:9). Where the river of God flows, there is life.
This closing section of the series describes the deep river where we are carried by the Spirit of God, and it pictures the life of those who let Him lead. Read it prayerfully, and test every thought of it by the Scriptures.
Going All The Way in God
God is raising up a generation of seekers and worshippers who will not stop but will keep searching into the deep things of the Spirit. These ones will not be satisfied with the shallow and religious knowledge of God that the traditional system provides, but will keep searching, through a personal relationship with Him, the deep things of God. These ones will, day and night, meditate on the word of God. They will continuously dig and dive into the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven. These are those whose utmost desire is to be intimately acquainted with God.
“This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O God of Jacob.”
These ones must go all the way, soar to the highest heavens of God unrestricted and plunge into the depths of the river of God without restraint. Like Ezekiel the prophet, they may first hesitate before stepping into the waters. Take one or two small steps to begin with. Then after 1000 cubits in the water, they find themselves in water up to the ankles. But they move on. Gradually as they press on in God for another 1000 cubits the water is up to the knees, then gradually up to the loins. Still, they continue wading in the water until they are completely submerged and can no longer touch the river bottom, for now it is become a deep river:
“waters swim in, a river that could not be passed over”.
They plunge into the midst of the river of God with trustful abandon and are submerged in its depth. For there is a “going deeper and deeper” in the river of God until we are completely submerged “in the waters to swim in”. There is a “changing from glory to glory” when we wait upon God and dwell in His presence until we become like Christ. As they press on all the way in the middle of this deep flowing river they are carried along by the currents of the Spirit. It is no longer by their power that they live and move, but they are completely carried by His Spirit.
In Him they live and move and have their being. They have given up control to the wave of the Holy Ghost. Now God is in complete control and wherever the Spirit takes them, that is where they go.
For others who find it too difficult to give up control to a life of faith in God, they must remain at the shallow end of the river or watch from the banks. For these ones must have their feet on “on some physically tangible solid earth” at the river floor where they can control where they go. These ones, though are in the river or around her bank, will never come into the fullness of the blessing destined for them.
But as for you, O Child of God; press forward toward the mark of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. “Follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life”.
There are so many in the religious world that feel comfortable and secure in the systems of men and are afraid of the Way of faith. But the people who have committed their whole way of life to Him, and into the care of the Spirit of the Lord, shall know the joy and the peace and the rest of the River of God when the heavens and the earth are shaken, and when the mountains are dissolved in the depths of the sea.
The waters of this River are always fresh; constantly moving and constantly changing. Therefore it cannot be canned, contained or framed. This River flows down from God’s holy mountain and its course is not predictable. The Almighty doesn’t do things the same way every time and therefore man cannot manufacture the move of God. Though man still ignorantly tries to do that today.
The River of God is full of His divine power and will carry earthen vessels that are yielded to it. Without any effort on their part, as they yield and obey, this River will lead and carry them wherever the Spirit wills. This is the realm of the sons of God; for as many as are led by the Spirit of God they are the sons of God.
Would to God that you and I will lose our footing in the River of God, that is in the flow of the Spirit, so that we can be totally led by the Spirit and be carried by the Holy Wind to where the Master desires. How glorious would it be if we find ourselves not only filled but also completely submerged in the River of God, so that we are controlled and driven by the Spirit of the Living God, who is the River of Life.
God is pouring out His Holy Spirit as foretold by Joel the prophet. He is coming down upon us as a torrential rain causing the river of God to flow and overflow her banks as never before.
Some of us, children of God, filled with fear, are attempting to swim in the river of God in the shallow waters near the banks. They are reluctant to let go and plunge into the middle of the river where the river is too deep and the current too swift for them to retain control of their motion. They are however ignorant of this fact that in the shallows, they are easily entangled by snags and the muck in the river bottom and that this presents treacherous footing. And that though they are standing on their feet they are not as safe as when they lose control to the currents of the river of God.
As you cling to Him in faith He will uphold you by His right hand. His strength will be your strength in the midst of the river. He will carry you on by His Spirit in the midst of the river. But you only need to let go of the control to Him and you will know the peace that passes all understanding and joy unspeakable and full of glory.
Application
- Trust the Lord with the places you cannot control: “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding” (Proverbs 3:5-6).
- Test every leading by the Word, for “the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets. For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace” (1 Corinthians 14:32-33).
- Remember His promise: “I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness” (Isaiah 41:10).
- Pray the prayer of surrender today: “Lord, lead me where You want me to go.”
Key Takeaway
The Spirit of God leads His children into depths where they rest on Him and not on their own strength.
Conclusion
Surrender to the Lord is not carelessness but trust. Follow the Spirit as He leads, and let the Word keep you steady.
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