Pouring Out Water 2 Samuel 23:13-17
David Expresses a Desire David longed for water and said, “Oh, that someone would get me a drink of water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem!” 2 Samuel 23:15
David’s Men Willingly Serve So the three mighty warriors broke through the Philistine lines, drew water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem and carried it back to David. 2 Samuel 23:16
David Recognizes their Sacrifice But he refused to drink it; instead, he poured it out before the Lord. 2 Samuel 23:16
David’s Men are Honored Such were the exploits of the three mighty warriors. 2 Samuel 23:17
Application Who gets water for you? Who do you get water for?
A Mightier Man “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” John 4:13-14