Sometimes things can be dry for a very long time. Here in Texas we had not had a good rain since June 22. On top of it all, we have had record breaking heat, literally. We had 70 days with temperatures over 100 degrees, breaking the 1980 record. With the lack of rain and intense heat, plants, grasses and trees quickly dried up and many died which made it very easy for wildfires to start and spread, quickly. Driving along any highway, you'll see the black scars as markers to the great dryness of the land.
To you, O LORD, I call, for fire has devoured the open pastures and flames have burned up all the trees of the field. Even the wild animals pant for you; the streams of water have dried up and fire has devoured the open pastures.
Joel 1:19-20
This dryness sent by the Lord to judge us, to remind us, that without Him, we have no water, no life, no breath. We, as frail people, must realize that nothing can we do on our own, nothing at all. And when we once again turn to Him, the Almighty, He is so faithful to renew, replenish, and restore us.
Speaking of dryness, one can be dried up spiritually, in need of the fresh, cleansing water from the streams of living water. And there was I. Yet, God in His mercy made a divine appointment with a very dear friend and there stood I in the pouring waterfall of His mighty streams. And lest you think, it was solely for my benefit, that is not how the Mighty Orchestrator works. He who stretched out the heavens and created every flora and fauna, was touching more than my thirsty soul that day. For the Loving Father cares for all of His precious ones, and I rejoice in His abounding love to all who call upon His Name.
And when the Lord pours out His blessings, the land also rejoices, just as it did today, when the Lord gave a slow, steady pouring of rain upon a dry and parched land. Thank you my Faithful Lord for your tender mercies.
