Water, Water, Everywhere

Nº 315

August 13, 2024

Let this one great, gracious, glorious fact lie in your spirit until it permeates all your thoughts and makes you rejoice even though you are without strength. Rejoice that the Lord Jesus has become your strength and your song - He has become your salvation. - C.H. Spurgeon

In my part of the world, drought conditions often arrive in mid-August. Officials plead for people to conserve water. As the drought worsens, regulations are established to limit water consumption and large fines levied against offenders.

Psalm 42 begins with a water shortage. “As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.” (Psalm 42:1-2a)

A few verses later, there is an abundance of water. The drought gives way to floodwater. “Deep calls to deep in your waterfalls; all your breakers have swept over me. By day the Lord directs his love, at night his song is with me.” (Psalm 42:7-8a)

What is the difference? What changed the parched land into a place of abundant refreshment? Between the dry soul of verses 1-2 and the satisfaction of verses 7-8, we find verse 5: “Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.” (Psalm 42:5)

When life seems dry and your soul is parched, remember verse 5. Put your hope in God. Allow the refreshment of His abundant love to cascade through your life, and let His songs fill your night.

Excelsior,

Dan Bolin

Author & President

Refueling in Flight Ministries