Stay Near the Stream
Preacher: The Rev. Logan Hurst
Scripture: Isaiah 44:1-8
Series: Planted in Promise
Ezekiel’s vision of a river flowing from the temple is a vision of abundance—a river so full of life that it transforms barren landscapes into gardens and salt water into fresh water. The trees on its banks bear fruit every month, and their leaves bring healing. This is not just a hopeful picture of the future—it’s an invitation to be rooted in God’s Spirit now.
When we live out of God’s generosity, our lives begin to mirror that river. What we give—our time, our prayers, our resources—becomes nourishment and healing for others. Even small acts of generosity become part of a current that transforms lives.
God’s Spirit never runs dry. And where that Spirit flows, fruit grows. The only question is: how might we be part of it?
Reflection Questions
Where have you seen God’s generosity bearing fruit in your life or your community?
What holds you back from offering your time, energy, or resources with open hands?
How do you respond to the idea that even small gifts—like one drop of water—can become part of God’s transforming current?
Where might God be inviting you to plant yourself more deeply in his promises?
What new fruit might grow in your life if you trusted that the river never stops flowing?
