The Floods of Necessity

Isaiah 44:3
For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods upon the dry ground: I will pour my spirit upon thy seed, and my blessing upon thine offspring:

Last week we looked at the great flood of Noah’s day. This great flood was the judgment of God upon the human race. It was and is a reminder of a greater judgment to come. This week I want to think of the floods that are needed.

As we look over the world we find many places in need of water. People are crying out for water in the hope that their crops might grow. Many areas have to go without food due to the lack of water. Water gives and brings life.

As a result our nation is blessed to be located in a fertile area. We live in a prosperous society. From a material point of view we are very well off. Everyone seems to have all his or her needs met. There is plenty of food to eat, cars to drive and holidays to go on. The housing market has been booming over these last few years. We are flourishing as a people and nation.

From the material stand point it looks and seems that we are doing great but what about our spiritual state. As a nation we have left God behind as we disregard His Word. There is no fear of God. Government has brought in new laws that contradict the Bible. Sinful lifestyles are accommodated and elevated. We do not want to infringe someone’s human rights. They use the phase “live and let live”.

What do we see in the Christian community? Do we see a church that is flourishing or a church that has been affected by a drought? Is the church growing or is it stagnant? Maybe the church of Jesus Christ needs to have a Spiritual check-up. We also need to remember that the church of Jesus Christ is made up of individuals. Let us look at our own life first.

Water in the Bible is a symbol of the Word of God and also of the Spirit of God. As you read our verse today ask yourself the following questions. Are you thirsty? Are you spiritually dry? Let us pray that God might give us a vision of what we are really like. Let us cry for God’s mercy so that He might pour out His Word and Spirit upon us.

If we know the outpouring of God’s Goodness then we will be a flourishing people. Others will see us as a garden that is beautiful to look upon. The fruit of the Spirit will be evident for all to see.
Young people pray for rain that the floods might flow on the dry ground of your life and your community.