When you go to Israel, you'll find two lakes…

When you go to Israel, you'll see two lakes, one in the north and one in the south, connected by the Jordan River.
The one in the north is called the Sea of ​​Galilee, and the one in the south is called the Dead Sea.
In reality, the Sea of ​​Galilee is surrounded by lush greenery and is a vibrant blue.
The water is very clean, and it's home to many fish; it's a treasure trove of nature.
...On the other hand, the Dead Sea is a salt lake.
The Dead Sea has almost no fish.
It truly is a "sea of ​​death" 😱
...Why are these two lakes so different? Both lakes are connected by the same Jordan River.
...The Sea of ​​Galilee carries water from upstream downstream, eventually reaching the Dead Sea.
However, the Dead Sea only receives water; it cannot carry it downstream. …I believe there are two types of people: “givers” and “receivers.”
… “Givers” enjoy helping each other and find joy in giving and assisting others.
They generously share not only money and material possessions, but also their time, wisdom, loving words, smiles, kindness, and other good things they possess… Their words are filled with gratitude and joy.
…On the other hand, “receivers” always think of things from their own perspective.
They often make demands on others, saying, “Do this, do that,” and wish for others to fill their shortcomings.
These people often experience disappointment and frustration due to the gap between their desires and reality.
They frequently complain… They rarely feel joy or happiness…
…In this way, whether a person is a “giver” or a “receiver” greatly changes their life!

Shalom.

This page archives a Morning Word message shared by Pastor Peter Sunagawa on LINE. The English prose is a translation of the Japanese source message. For Scripture wording, use the BSB link above.