And when people thirst, when those poor souls with parched tongues look in vain for something to drink, I, the Eternal, the God of Israel, won’t leave them to suffer. I will respond by making the hard, brown hills sparkle with streams of fresh water and causing valleys to come alive with springs. I will see that gentle pools wait on the desert floor for the weary traveler, and great fountains bubble up from dry ground…” Isaiah 41:17-18 (Voice)
I’m reminded of the saying, “searching for greener pastures,” as well as “the grass is greener where you water it.” In 2 Peter 2:14, the apostle explains that hearts trained in covetousness are children of a curse. And in verse 17, is Peter referring to us when He speaks of “springs without water” as in the sense of not being poured out for Him, but dry and drained without Him?
Maybe you’ve been there. Maybe you’re there right now. As the prophet Isaiah quotes the Lord in chapter 30, vs.15, “In returning and rest, you will be saved. In quietness and trust you will find strength.” So, am I thirsting of MORE or thirsting for more of HIM?
Lord, forever flow through us, just as the waters of the deserts’ floor flows, beneath the parched surface of our lives. All our fountains of joy are in You! Nothing and no one else satisfies but your presence, oh God. Only in Your presence, do you cause us to lie down in the greenest pastures where we find rest – true rest, not inactivity, but Holy Spirit-led activity. We ask for increased wisdom and discernment for the things you want on our plate – no more and no less. We praise you and thank you through the process. In all things, at all times, may our thoughts, words and actions bring You glory, exalt Your Name and draw all men to You. The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. In your Omnipotent name we pray, Amen.
Nancy Miller
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