Story From Europe #2 - Venice

Our first stop in Italy was Venice. Venice is one of the most unique places in all the world. It's a city built on water. It's not a large city by any means, as you can walk practically anywhere you need to go. But it's most unique feature is the fact there's no car or truck traffic. You either walk or take a boat. That's right you take a boat. Venice is crisscrossed with canals that are used just like streets. You have private boats, gondolas, and public transportation boats. People get to work on boats. People go to stores by use of boats. We even saw fruit and vegetables being delivered by boats. Venice thrives on water. This made me think of the words of Jesus who said, "Everyone who drinks this water will get thirsty again and again. Anyone who drinks the water I give will never thirst—not ever. The water I give will be an artesian spring within, gushing fountains of endless life." Venice's life depends on water. Likewise, our lives need to be built on Jesus who gives us living water that brings gushing fountains of endless life. In Jesus we experience life. May you build you life on the living water and thrive!
These are the days my friend,
Jim "Train"