The Keys and Conditions for Christians to Enjoy the Flow of Life

 

The Keys and Conditions for Christians to Enjoy the Flow of Life 

1 Corinthians 10:31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.

Ezekiel 47:1a Then he brought me back to the entrance to the temple; I saw water coming out from under the threshold of the temple toward the east.

Revelation 22:1 Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb. 

Key Points	Description	Interpretation	Relevant Scripture
Live for God's glory	Seek God's glory in all things	When we seek God's glory rather than our own, the flow of life can flow smoothly	John 7:18 Whoever speaks on their own does so to gain personal glory, but he who seeks the glory of the one who sent him is a man of truth; there is nothing false about him.  1 Corinthians 10:31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
Intimate contact with God	Have more contact and draw near to God	This provides an outlet for the water of life	Ezekiel 47:1a Then he brought me back to the entrance to the temple; I saw water coming out from under the threshold of the temple toward the east.
Let the Lord have the first place	Let the Lord and His water flow take the first place in life	This makes the water flow effective, becoming a governing factor in our life and work	Ezekiel 47:1b (The water was coming down from under the south side of the temple, south of the altar.)
Accept the dealing of the cross	Be willing to go through the dealing of the cross	If we don't accept the dealing of the cross, the water flow will be hindered	Ezekiel 47:1c (The water was coming down from under the south side of the temple, south of the altar.)
Complete consecration	Give everything  to the Lord	Complete consecration is a necessary condition for enjoying the flow of life	Ezekiel 47:1 The man brought me back to the entrance to the temple, and I saw water coming out from under the threshold of the temple toward the east (for the temple faced east).
The flow of divine life	God's life flows from Him and Christ	This is the source of divine life flowing in believers and the church	Revelation 22:1 Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb.

 

These themes reflect the key elements of enjoying the flow of life: centering on God's glory, maintaining an intimate relationship with God, letting the Lord have the first place in life, accepting the dealing of the cross, and complete consecration. These principles are derived from biblical teachings, especially the vision of water flowing from the temple in Ezekiel.

It's worth noting that this flow of life is not just for personal spiritual enjoyment, but more for God's movement and expression on earth. As Athanasius said, God's purpose is to make man become God in life and nature (though not in the Godhead), which embodies the principle of God working through and in man.

*Please refer to the 2024 Memorial Day Conference - The Christian Life, Week 5: Enjoying the Flow of Life with the Supply of Life, out of and for God's House of Rest, to Live the Christian Life