This is a verse that has been heavy (in a good way) on my heart for nearly a year now for the greater community of
Siloam Springs, Ark.
"He answered and said, A man that is called Jesus made clay, and anointed mine eyes, and said unto me, Go to the pool of
Siloam, and wash: and I went and washed, and I received sight." - John 9:11 (
KJV)
Many of you may know that we have an old spring downtown that some have nicknamed our very own Pool of
Siloam or Pool of
Siloam Springs. I submit that there may be another Pool of
Siloam in this community.
What if the
50-60 churches that call Siloam Springs home is collectively the Lord's figurative Pool of
Siloam?
Selah
(In scripture that word can mean, "Pause, submit it to the Lord and reflect on this for a moment.")
If that can be true then the next question on my heart is, "What are the implications?" Meaning, what do we know about the biblical Pool of
Siloam? One of the clearest attributes is that the Lord used it in healing. Can this somehow be applied to our city? Many people's thought probably naturally drift the the physical spring in our community. But what if... the Lord wants to bring healing to and/or through our community through the greater body of Christ, His bride, the church? How would that happen? Wouldn't we need unity? Because otherwise were not talking about a pool, we're talking about 50-60 puddles.
Can the Lord use a puddle to bring healing? Certainly! But what if we had a pool? Can you see it with me? A deep, crystal clear
reservoir of bubbling spring water. And even better, one that is so full that it begins to spill out and become a stream that goes out to the surrounding communities. Streams of living water (John 7).
I just wanted to share with you what a blessing this verse has been for me. May God use it to also speak to you and bless you as well.
- Wade Baker
