digging ditches
August 4, 2009
The king of Israel, along with the armies and animals that accompanied him, had run out of water. So he sought Elisha’s help. The prophet spoke the words God told him to say—
His words still ring true for me today. My situation is different. But my God is the same.
I’ve dug my share of ditches, seeing neither wind nor rain. I’ve stepped out in faith with only the promise—and no proof—of deliverance.
It’s not only risky, it’s back-breakingly hard.
But every mighty move of God in my life has required an act of faith.
So I am digging this valley full of ditches. Again. And though I don’t feel the wind or see storm clouds building, I’m praising Him for the rainfall of restoration that is coming.
Because this is easy for God to do.
Praying for your fill today.
Isn’t it amazing when God can use a story about a bunch of holes in the ground to give us hope?
I stood above that valley, hearing this story.
I loved hearing it again from you.
I needed to hear it.
you did? so amazing.
Keep diggin those ditches!!! You are absolutely right, the rain IS coming, I truly believe that too!!!!
wow. such a good word to my heart, alece.
i appreciate your wisdoms.
During our epic wait to adopt this second time, I often forget why it is happening. What a wonderful reminder to me — I need to stop asking why and simply dig ditches.
keep digging.
THIS is easy for God to do!
standing with you…
Beautiful word picture. Tired and warn from digging…and digging…sit back and watch God fill those trenches. He will find such joy in watching your face as the healing water come!
Sometimes my muscles ache from all the ditches that I am digging.
But today I am inspired to look beyond the ache and pain, and breathe in a new gulp of air filled with God and keep on digging.!!
Amen!
Oh sister, the water is coming. It is going to gush and I can see you running and splashing and laughing and kicking in those ditches. Such joy!
“This is easy…”
I think we forget who are we following sometimes. As if, because I’m messed up and weak that He is too. Yet…isn’t that when we can be the strongest because of His power made perfect in us? What a good, Good God.