Water of Life

"Come! Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life." - Revelation 22:17

Half-time: One my annual routine is to take a day off (on my birthday), go somewhere quiet, rest & relax, enjoy nature, and spend time alone to reflect on life - whether I have lived mine wisely. Like in a football match, half time is for the players who have been running relentless to take a short rest. Half time provides a respite for us to evaluate our performance in the first half and regroup for the second half. An opportunity to take fresh instructions from the manager and coach.

H2O = Life. This year, I decided to spend the day visiting the three reservoirs in central Singapore, namely the Lower Pierce Reservoir, the Upper Pierce Reservoir, and Upper Seletar Reservoir. Being a small city-state with limited land area, water remains a vital resource for Singapore. Of the three reservoirs I visited that day, I liked Upper Pierce Reservoir because it is the most remote - hence, it is more serene with fewer people. Also, the view is paranomic, as one could also look back (or down) to see the Lower Pierce Reservoir. Here is a slide show of the photos I took that day.

Have you ever been really thirsty? How long do you think a person can live without drinking water? Not very long. You can live a long time without food, but not without water. In the book of Isaiah (55:1), there is an open invitation to all who are thirsty, “Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat”.

For me, taking advantage of the half time is a critical aspect of time management. Christians place great importance on setting and spending time with God everyday. Quiet time set aside not only for resting, but also to reflect on how we are (or have been) doing. An opportunte time to hear the coach & receive fresh instructions for the game as well as encouragement from him.

"He gives power to the weak, and tho those who have no might He increases strength. Even the youth shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall. But those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles. They shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint." - Isaiah 40:29&31