Brother Keith Daniel delivers a sobering message on the vital necessity of daily spiritual nourishment. He warns that neglecting the Word of God inevitably leads to a renewed thirst for past sins and the empty offerings of the world.

• 1Daily immersion in the Word of God is the only safeguard against returning to the sins of one's past.
• 2Sin is an 'empty cistern' that can never satisfy the human heart; only Christ provides lasting peace.
• 3God's discipline, though often painful, is a purposeful act of love intended to restore the believer.
• 4Spiritual survival in a cruel world is dependent on the 'daily renewal' of the inner man through Scripture.
• 5True repentance begins with an honest acknowledgment of one's condition before God.

Practical ways to apply this message to your life.

• Commit to a non-negotiable daily time for reading and meditating on the Bible to renew the inner man.
• Identify any 'broken cisterns'—habits or worldly pursuits—you are currently using to try to satisfy your spiritual thirst.
• Practice 'hiding the Word' in your heart specifically to combat recurring temptations or sins.
• When facing affliction or emotional wounds, turn to the 'healing word' of Scripture before seeking secular psychological counsel.
• Examine your life for signs of 'looking back' to your unsaved state and re-commit to moving forward with Christ.

• Thank God for His Word and the truths revealed in this message.
• Pray for understanding and wisdom to apply what you've learned.
• Ask the Holy Spirit to help you live out these truths in your daily life.
• Pray for others who heard this message, that they too would be transformed.