Living Water

By Dr. Ken Shaw

Thomas Fuller, an English historian from the 17th century, once wrote “We never know the worth of water till the well is dry.” We all shared that dry well experience in February when after a challenging week of snow, ice, subzero temperatures and switching to online classes once again, our well literally went dry when access to running water was interrupted for a weekend. There are many lessons to be learned from the events that occurred this past year. Hopefully we have learned not to take things for granted – from the conveniences like toilet paper and hand sanitizer, to the necessities such as water and electricity. Most important of all, I pray we have learned not to let our spiritual well go dry. Every day, as I walk to my office in the Larry R. Moore Nursing & Administration Building, I pass a beautiful large Nathan Greene painting in the lobby. It is entitled, “Living Waters.” This painting depicts Jesus pouring water from a large vase and as a result the proliferation of life abounds. I am reminded that His life-sustaining well will never run dry as His supply is boundless. Relying on Him when the storms of life temporarily paralyze us will provide peace, grant courage, strengthen resolve, and cause gratitude! I am blessed to be a part of the wonderful Southwestern community who values the Living Water, whose well never runs dry!

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