43 Bible Verses About Refreshment
Bible verses about Refreshment
Scripture offers a profound understanding of refreshment that goes beyond mere physical rest. It speaks to the restoration of the soul, a renewal of spirit offered through God's grace and loving-kindness. Exploring these verses allows us to tap into a wellspring of spiritual invigoration, guiding us to identify and embrace the sources of true refreshment in our lives. Through meditating on these passages, we can learn to discern the difference between fleeting pleasures and lasting peace, ultimately discovering how to abide in God's presence and experience the constant renewal He promises to those who seek Him. Let the scriptures illuminate your path to inner peace and lasting refreshment.
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Genesis 24:19 (KJV)
And when she had done giving him drink, she said, I will draw water for thy camels also, until they have done drinking.
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And she hasted, and emptied her pitcher into the trough, and ran again unto the well to draw water, and drew for all his camels.
Let thy fountains be dispersed abroad, and rivers of waters in the streets.
He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass: as showers that water the earth.
And the man brought the men into Joseph’s house, and gave them water, and they washed their feet; and he gave their asses provender.
And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face to shine, and bread which strengtheneth man’s heart.
The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
He sendeth the springs into the valleys, which run among the hills.
Six days thou shalt do thy work, and on the seventh day thou shalt rest: that thine ox and thine ass may rest, and the son of thy handmaid, and the stranger, may be refreshed.
Also by watering he wearieth the thick cloud: he scattereth his bright cloud:
And the servant ran to meet her, and said, Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher.
And he shall be as the light of the morning, when the sun riseth, even a morning without clouds; as the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear shining after rain.
And they gave him a piece of a cake of figs, and two clusters of raisins: and when he had eaten, his spirit came again to him: for he had eaten no bread, nor drunk any water, three days and three nights.
He opened the rock, and the waters gushed out; they ran in the dry places like a river.
As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the Lord commanded the blessing, even life for evermore.
And the king said unto the man of God, Come home with me, and refresh thyself, and I will give thee a reward.
Then David arose from the earth, and washed, and anointed himself, and changed his apparel, and came into the house of the Lord, and worshipped: then he came to his own house; and when he required, they set bread before him, and he did eat.
But God clave an hollow place that was in the jaw, and there came water thereout; and when he had drunk, his spirit came again, and he revived: wherefore he called the name thereof En–hakkore, which is in Lehi unto this day.
And David longed, and said, Oh that one would give me drink of the water of the well of Beth–lehem, which is by the gate!
Six days shall work be done: but the seventh day is the sabbath of rest, an holy convocation; ye shall do no work therein: it is the sabbath of the Lord in all your dwellings.
And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink; for there is a sound of abundance of rain.
I would lead thee, and bring thee into my mother’s house, who would instruct me: I would cause thee to drink of spiced wine of the juice of my pomegranate.
And the king, and all the people that were with him, came weary, and refreshed themselves there.
And the king said unto Ziba, What meanest thou by these? And Ziba said, The asses be for the king’s household to ride on; and the bread and summer fruit for the young men to eat; and the wine, that such as be faint in the wilderness may drink.
Then Israel sang this song, Spring up, O well; sing ye unto it:
She hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine; she hath also furnished her table.
It is a sign between me and the children of Israel for ever: for in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, and on the seventh day he rested, and was refreshed.
And he made them a feast, and they did eat and drink.
Behold, I stand by the well of water; and it shall come to pass, that when the virgin cometh forth to draw water, and I say to her, Give me, I pray thee, a little water of thy pitcher to drink;
As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
He shall drink of the brook in the way: therefore shall he lift up the head.
And the Lord shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not.
And he said, Behold now, my lords, turn in, I pray you, into your servant’s house, and tarry all night, and wash your feet, and ye shall rise up early, and go on your ways. And they said, Nay; but we will abide in the street all night.
And they removed from Marah, and came unto Elim: and in Elim were twelve fountains of water, and threescore and ten palm trees; and they pitched there.
As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God.
Behold, I stand here by the well of water; and the daughters of the men of the city come out to draw water:
He brought streams also out of the rock, and caused waters to run down like rivers.
And he pressed upon them greatly; and they turned in unto him, and entered into his house; and he made them a feast, and did bake unleavened bread, and they did eat.
O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;
And he made his camels to kneel down without the city by a well of water at the time of the evening, even the time that women go out to draw water.
My doctrine shall drop as the rain, my speech shall distil as the dew, as the small rain upon the tender herb, and as the showers upon the grass:
They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures.
And when she had done giving him drink, she said, I will draw water for thy camels also, until they have done drinking.
And God opened her eyes, and she saw a well of water; and she went, and filled the bottle with water, and gave the lad drink.
The Bible overflows with verses promising refreshment – a balm for weary souls and a wellspring of renewed strength. From promises of God's presence to invitations to find rest in Him, these scriptures highlight the multifaceted nature of refreshment. It's not merely physical rest, but a holistic renewal encompassing our minds, hearts, and spirits. Reflecting on these verses reminds us that true refreshment is found in connecting with the divine, actively seeking His peace, and trusting in His provision. As you navigate the challenges of life, remember these promises and intentionally create space for spiritual replenishment. Embrace prayer, meditate on scripture, and cultivate a deeper relationship with God, allowing His refreshing presence to sustain you through every season and empower you to live a life filled with joy and purpose. Let the living water flow, and be refreshed!