Why Christians need to be measured to enjoy a deeper flow of life?

 

Why Christians need to be measured to enjoy a deeper flow of life?

 

Ezekiel 47:3-5 "He measured a thousand cubits, and the water was ankle-deep... knee-deep... waist-deep... a river that could not be crossed"

John 7:38 "Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water"

 

Topic	Description		Explanation	Relevant Scriptures
The necessity of being measured by the Lord	To enjoy a deeper flow of life, one must be fully measured by the Lord	1. Being measured means being tested, examined, judged, and possessed by the Lord 2. Our motives, purposes, goals, and desires must all be judged 3. This process deepens the flow within us		Ezekiel 47:3-5 "He measured a thousand cubits, and the water was ankle-deep... knee-deep... waist-deep... a river that could not be crossed"
The process of being measured	Requires multiple and thorough measurements by the Lord	1. It's not a one-time process 2. Needs to be measured four times, symbolizing thorough judgment and testing 3. Even after many years, we still need to be measured again		Ezekiel 47:3-5 describes the four-time measurement process
The sign of being measured	Indicated by the depth of the river	1. The river's depth reflects the degree to which we've been measured and gained by the Lord 2. From ankle-deep to an impassable river, reflecting different degrees		Ezekiel 47:3-5 describes the changes in water depth John 7:38 "Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water"
The result of being measured	Being fully possessed by the Lord, gaining true freedom	1. Being completely immersed in living water 2. Losing old freedom, gaining true freedom 3. The flow of living water carries us towards our goal		Ezekiel 47:5 "It was a river that I could not cross"

 

This table summarizes why Christians need to be measured to enjoy a deeper flow of life, as well as the characteristics, signs, and results of this process. The scriptures mainly come from Ezekiel chapter 47 and John 7:38, demonstrating this spiritual principle.

 

*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