July 23, 2022 - Good Morning! It's Saturday, July 23.
Something happened at my house yesterday that hasn't happened in a long while. It rained! A long, slow, soaking rain. It's been such a hot, dry summer - we really needed it. I hope you got some at your house too. Thanks be to God for the good rain.
God often uses rain as a metaphor, as a symbol, in His Word. Sometimes it symbolizes His blessing. Deuteronomy 32:2. Let my teaching fall like rain and my words descend like dew, like showers on new grass, like abundant rain on tender plants.
Sometimes it symbolizes His protection. Psalm 107:28. Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and He brought them out of their distresses. He caused the rain and storm to be still.
Sometimes it's a promise. Hosea 10:12. When the Lord comes, He will rain righteousness upon you.
And sometimes it's a song.
My chains are gone, I've been set free
My God, my Savior, has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy rains
Unending love, amazing grace
Meet you back here on Monday,
Bro. David
dmathis@fbccenter.org
