So let us know, let us press on to know the LORD. His going
forth is as certain as the dawn; And He will come to us like the rain, Like the
spring rain watering the earth.”{Hosea 6:3}
Rain. Rain. Rain. I am thankful that through the heavy, or
sprinkling rains that comes down have departed the Lord reminded me of
something powerful: my Father’s love rains on me as the spring rain rains on
the earth. Wow – that’s heavy!
My God is not stingy with His love. He doesn’t just
sprinkle His love over my life, He rains it down over me so completely and
thoroughly that it drenches me with His presence. From the top of my
head, to the tip of my toes, through my clothes and my sins and the things of
this world that cover me, His love washes over me so completely there is no way
to ignore Him. His love brings nourishment and refreshment and gets down deep
into the soil of my heart causing life to burst forth; His love perks up what
has been languishing without His life giving water. Forget the umbrella – this
is rain that I want to dance and play in!
As I set out on my day today, I am so thankful to have
TRUTH protecting my heart. No matter what the adversary may want to throw
at me, TRUTH is what says to me, “Maribel”, just as you can’t stop the
rains falling on the earth, who shall separate me from the love of Christ?
Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or
sword? No, Maribel, nothing will separate you because you are Mine… and I love
you. {Romans
8:35} So do not fear, for I am with
you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. {Isaiah 41:10}
Gracious Lord, thank you for
overwhelming me with your love! Thank you that I can’t hide from you love even
if I try – just as I cannot hide from the spring rains that touch every part of
your beautiful creation. Thank you that your love washes me clean and refreshes
my soul. I need you, I love you, and I am so thankful to be your child.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.
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