The Two Knights (Part 1)

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READ: PSALM 63:1-5; JOHN 4:7-14; 6:35; 7:37-39; ROMANS 14:7-12 As two knights of the Carissian court traveled through the forest on a scouting mission, they passed the time discussing their different beliefs. Rosalind brought up what she called the Holy Spirit. “In my end, dear friend, it is not water that I thirst for, but for my God, who gives me the water of life. My soul thirsts to meet my God.” Rosalind had often spoken of this God who gave her bread that wasn’t really bread and water that wasn’t really water. While Yavain doubted that her God could produce this water, he did appreciate that Rosalind was a kinder, more compassionate knight than others in the court. “Your God confuses me, Rosalind. Though I am glad what you believe in is reflected in your actions.” Yavain’s comrade had no time to reply—goblins crashed through the surrounding forest, an ambush! Yavain gripped his broadsword tighter as Rosalind drew her own. “Yavain, to my side, let’s show these fiends the Hidden Gauntlet maneuver,” Rosalind remarked coolly. Yavain flanked her, and together they swung their blades in quick circular blows, rotating gradually while still nearly linked together. They made swift work of their foes. But, neither noticed one last goblin raising his spear to Yavain’s back. “Yav—,” Rosalind spoke quickly, but the weapon was already in the air. Without a second thought she pushed him out of the way. The spear pierced a gap in her own armor. “Rosalind!” Yavain shouted. He threw his long sword, slaying the goblin, then spun around to his dying comrade. “Rosalind, friend, let me help.” Yavain scrambled through his pack to look for something to treat the wound. “Maybe I can—” Rosalind grasped his wrist. She knew it was too late for herself. “Just give me something to drink, Yavain, I’m so thirsty,” she sputtered out. “But we have no water left,” Yavain said desperately. Rosalind now whispered quietly. “Then remove my helmet so I may look upon the face of a friend before I prepare to finally rest in my God.” • Peter J. McDonough • In today’s allegorical story, Rosalind talks about how she longs to be with God. Have you ever experienced a longing like this? Maybe you’ve never met God before, but you want to. Maybe you already know Him, but you desire to spend more time resting in His presence. Or maybe your heart aches for the day we will finally see Jesus face to face. Consider taking a moment to tell God how you long for Him. And if you don’t long for God, you can ask Him to give you this desire. • God is the only one who can truly satisfy us. And the good news is, He longs to bring us near to Himself. The answer to the psalmist’s question in Psalm 42:2 is that Jesus comes and meets with us. In the Bible, we see that God sent Jesus to sacrifice His own life for ours on the cross, and then be raised from the dead. Through the cross, He provided the way for us to be forgiven and to know Him intimately. If we’ve put our trust in Jesus, we can be sure that He is with us—right here, right now. If you want to know more about this good news, who is a trusted Christian in your life you can talk to about it? You can also find out more on our "Know Jesus" page. • Rosalind knows that when she dies, she will be with God. Those who have put their trust in Jesus need not fear death, for Jesus promises that nothing—not even death—can ever separate us from His love (Romans 8:35-39). And when Jesus returns, He will raise us from the dead—just as He was raised from the dead—and all His people will live with Him forever on the new heavens and new earth. How could these truths give us courag...

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