Recently a phrase came to mind: “The river of God is full of water” (Psalm 65:9). And I knew it was the Holy Spirit speaking.
It’s the answer to many questions—and an unwavering truth:
- Our God never fails, He never runs dry!
In that moment, it proved to be a turning point I needed.
Perhaps, you also need to hear today, “The river of God is full of water.”
When the Brook Runs Dry
In 1 Kings chapter 17, God hides the prophet Elijah from King Ahab. The Lord gives him the command, “You shall drink from the brook Cherith.”
It is a miraculous provision but Elijah’s ongoing water supply is uncertain.
“But after a while the brook dried up, for there was no rainfall anywhere in the land.” (1 Kings 17:7 NLT)
Sometimes we also obey God, but the conditions seem to change.
We may ask, “But Lord, you said…What about your promise?”
The brook you are looking at may be running dry, but “the river of God is full of water.”
The Supply of God’s Kingdom
The Holy Spirit wants to open our eyes to see the supply of the Kingdom.
Meanwhile, the enemy wants us to believe the tide is out, we are lacking, and in short supply.
This is a scarcity mentality
It’s an orphan mindset trying to creep back into our thought life.
Elijah’s water supply running dry is good news in disguise!
It is a sign that God has lined up something new for him.
The Lord is about to visit him with new instructions.
The Ever-Present River
Let’s consider:
What if the answer to our need is in this statement of faith? “The river of God is full of water!”
In other words, “My God is present, available, and moving. And He is abundant”
The “River of God” speaks of an ever-present spiritual reality.
The Hebrew word for “full” means fullness and plenty. It speaks of abundance (Strong’s H4390).
River of Delights
The river symbolizes the flow of His Spirit, our life-giving salvation in Christ, provision, God’s presence, and the abundance of His miracle-working power.
Supply.
This River of Life flows from Genesis to Revelation.
And it’s personal for each one of us.
“You feed them from the abundance of your own house, letting them drink from your river of delights.” (Psalm 36: 8, NLT)
The Abundance of God’s River
Many years ago, when our son was small, we visited Pukekura Park, in New Plymouth, New Zealand. “Look, Stephen! It’s a waterfall!” I exclaimed.
I stopped and positioned his stroller so he could see it. Water trickled down an artificial rock face, and we paused to admire it.
Then my husband Malcolm called out.
While we looked at the water, he read a sign on the wall behind us. It said, “Insert a coin to start the waterfall!”
I searched in my bag, retrieved a coin, and inserted it. Suddenly there was a mighty rush as a huge flow poured down the rock face!
And I walked away laughing.
What I thought was the waterfall was only a trickle.
River Of Life: How To Release God’s Abundant Power
We know God has an abundant supply, but how do we tap into it?
1. Recall God’s Willingness
“Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” (Luke 12:32, NKJV)
Be reassured God is willing to move on your behalf.
As you walk in His plan, He has already established your supply.
Wherever God’s River flows, there is harvest and healing.
“The river of God has plenty of water; it provides a bountiful harvest of grain, for you have ordered it so.” (Psalm 65:9, NLT)
It speaks of the generosity of the Father.
2. Refocus on God’s Word
There is a kingdom reality. The river of God is full of water!
If we focus on the decline or threat, that is all we see. The tide is going out! It may feel like problems surround us, and fatigue clouds our perspective. Everywhere where we look, there seems to be a deficit or challenge.
But the supply of the kingdom is a spiritual reality, declared in God’s Word. We can perceive it and know that we are heirs in Christ. The fullness of the Kingdom is available to us!
“The river of God is full of water!”
And the truth of God’s Word changes our perspective.
3. Respond in Faith
Jesus said, “Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart.’” (John 7:38)
This is a time to spark our faith using the word of God!
What if we looked at the challenges around us and saw beyond them?
Whenever you face a need:
- An impossibility with no earthly solution
- Time and opportunity you cannot get back
- Threats on every side
Declare, “The river of God is full of water!”
When we see it, we will naturally grasp it. We will proclaim it, pray, and act accordingly.
So, speak to the problem and declare God’s power.
And listen for His instruction.
Miracles are waiting to happen.
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As we share the Gospel with others rivers of living water flow in and through us.
yes amen to that!
Helen- I downloaded scores of articles on Google about the ‘River of God’ to design something special for a video… and BOOM (I like SFX)… there was one of your articles with links galore. I have spent days savoring your writings and prophetic insights about rivers that have washed over me and soaked me through and through. What a blessing you are to all of us! I am so thankful for you and your precious, vital ministry! Many thanks, Fritz
How wonderful, Fritz!
Whaoo!!! God is great and greater than my troubles because he is the only river that is not subjected to any condition but it never dries..???Thank you jesus and May God continue to increase your ministry in jesus name.
Yes amen, He is greater, Olusola
Respected Maam
It is difficult for me to express in words how the God is helping me being convicted with His Spirit. It is impossible to flee from Him. John 15:16 “you did not choose me, but I chose you….. “. God knows what is His plan but…
Jeremiah 29:11
11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
I had no other option but to follow His commands and as guided by you to keep always in mind that “The river of God is full of water”
Kind regards
Yes He is truly wonderful, Kamal!
Thank you so Much , what a message,
This is definitely for me
May God bless you abundantly
Thanks Helen, so appreciate your words. I have been wandering through Leviticus, and combined with your experience for payment for the waterfall am noticing the sense of a cost to walking in a greater degree of God, or as Leviticus identifies a sense of crushing as the Lord calls us.
So much to learn in the Cross walk. How kind He chooses to call us His own.
yes it’s so hard to put this aspect into words isn’t it Sashi, it’s true that we have grace and nothing separates us, and also true that when we seek, follow (obey) we are growing in closeness to God. And that proximity has a marked effect on our lives.
Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus. (Acts 4:13)
I declare the River of God is full of water! Miracles are in the river!
Shifting my mindset! He abundantly supplies all of my needs. A continuous flow of His Spirit that never runs dry. Faith like a river.
What a blessing this message has been and a timely word.
amen Joy! Miracles are in the river
I woke up this morning with a heavy heart, my finances are dried up. I don’t know how I’m going to pay the bills.
So, I started to talk to God, then, I picked up my phone to my email. The first email I opened was Helen Calder.
Reading about “ The River of God” and the brook dried up, i immediately thought, God are you saying something to me.
I have to release my faith. Yes, God you promise.
Thank you for this word! It helped me to trust God and not focus on the problem.
Blessings sister!
Wow Lynette I can agree with you. I’m received this word exactly the same way you received it.
God miracle water is all ready flowing through us.. We just need to hold on to his promise..
Thanks Helen for this beautiful WORD OF GOD.