Psalm 36:9 – “For You are the fountain of life, the light by which we see.”
Everything good begins with God.
Not just breath in your lungs or a beating heart. He’s the source of life itself—the kind that fills your soul, stirs your spirit, and gives purpose to your every step.
“You are the fountain of life…”
The image is startling. God isn’t a reservoir that can dry up or a trickle that depends on rain. He’s a fountain—a continual, self-sustaining overflow of life. Not borrowed. Not seasonal. Not fragile. God doesn’t just give life; He is life.
We chase refreshment in entertainment, approval, or distraction. But those wells run dry. The fountain never does. Stay close, and your joy won’t need to come from anywhere else.
In ancient Israel, water was precious and rare. A fountain or spring was a symbol of vitality, renewal, and blessing. Here, the psalmist is saying that God Himself is the very source of life—not just physical life, but spiritual vitality, meaning, and joy.
Jesus echoes this when He says in John 4:14, “But those who drink the water I give will never be thirsty again. It becomes a fresh, bubbling spring within them, giving them eternal life
“…the light by which we see.”
You can have perfect eyes, but if the room is dark, you still can’t see. That’s the human condition apart from God. We stumble, react, guess our way through pain, decisions, and relationships. But God doesn’t just shine a light—He is the light. His presence reveals what’s real. His truth exposes lies. His Word clarifies what matters.
When you walk in His light, your path becomes clear—not always easy, but no longer confusing. You begin to see others differently. You even see yourself differently—not through the lens of shame or pride, but through the kindness and clarity of His light.
Jesus again fulfills this when He says in John 8:12, “I am the light of the world. If you follow Me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.”
Life and light.
We need both. And both are found in Him.
Stay close to the fountain. Walk in the light. Don’t let your soul dry up or your vision grow dim. Keep drawing life from His presence and clarity from His Word.
God is both our source and our guide—He gives us life and shows us how to live it.
The deepest spiritual realities—life and sight—come not from within ourselves but from a relationship with God.
God is not withholding. The fountain is flowing. The light is shining.
Drink deep. Walk forward.
