“The Lord shall open
unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his
season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many
nations, and thou shalt not borrow.” Deuteronomy
28: 12, King James Version
The rain pours right now, lightning
flashing and thunder rumbling in a full-out Southern thunderstorm. The results of
the rain will be growth and blossoming for the plants, nourishment for
livestock and replenishment for rivers, streams and reservoirs. The temperature
drops a few degrees, a pleasant change on a hot August day.
As heaven pours out its gift of life-giving
water, I can’t help but wonder what I pour out on those around me. Am I
covering others in God’s love, refreshing them with a reminder of his
ever-present care? Or am I spilling out anger and vitriol, doing more of Satan’s
work than the Lord’s?
How easily I find myself falling into that
particular ugly puddle of wickedness! If I take my eyes off the King, how
quickly the world jumps up to fill my vision. He has promised His nourishing
rain, but too often I put up an umbrella and divert His love. I must make a
concentrated effort to focus on His will and His work if I am to spread His
love.
What are you spreading to those around you?
Do you rain love or anger, encouragement or destruction?
Father,
I thank You for the blessing of rain to replenish, refresh and nourish the
world. Help me to be Your rain to others, spreading Your love to all I
encounter. Amen.
