Thursday, September 6, 2012

First rains

The first rains of spring bring with them welcome relief from dust and dryness. Sadly though a sudden rush of water on hardened soil also brings with it flooding. Even soil needs gentle soaking rain to soften it in order to receive heavier rains thereafter.

Our heart and spirit likewise need the gentle soaking of smaller quantities of the word and spirit first before we can receive the word and revelation of God in full measure. We often feel guilty when we've been away from the word and then try to delve in with gusto, only to find that a few days into it we just can't go on.

If you've been away from the word for a while, take care to start reading in smaller measure first before you dig into the word in greater detail. Like soil, you'll find that as you ease into it your hunger for more will grow and grow.

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