We all have a sense of longing for more. Even in the best of times we know there lingers, a sense of dissatisfaction deep within our soul. Deuteronomy 4:29 says, But if from there you seek the LORD your God, you will find Him if you look for HIm with all your heart and with and all your soul.

In Acts 17, Paul says, From one man He made every nation of men, that they would inhabit the whole earth; and He determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live. God did this so that men would seek Him and perhaps reach out for Him and find Him though He is not far from each one of us. For in Him we live and move and have our being.

So we seek God and learn He indeed is the One who truly satisfies. Isaiah 58 says, The LORD will guide you always; He will satisfy your need in a sun scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring who's waters never fail.

This blog is made up of reflections, that are to me, like dew drops in the garden. Things that spring from the pages of scripture and refresh my heart. Whispers, ideas, hope, inklings, inspiration, glimmers, breadcrumbs...all pointing me in the direction of my heart's true home which is the Lord.

Surely or only goodness, mercy, and unfailing love shall follow me all the days of my life and through the length of my days the house of the Lord [and His Presence] shall be my dwelling place. Psalm 23:6


Friday, July 10, 2015

Hidden Beside the Brook


Go from here and turn east and hide yourself by the brook Cherith, east of the Jordan. 
You shall drink by the brook, 
and I have commanded the ravens to feed you there. 
So he did according to the Word of the Lord; 
he went and dwelt by the brook Cheirth, east of the Jordan.
1 Kings 17:3-5

The amazing Elijah enters the scene. This is our first look at him in the pages of scripture. And what we see is a man who hears from God and does what He says. I believe this is the secret of his "success," why God could use him in such mighty ways.

In these verses, God directs him to hide himself by the brook. This is where he is to find water to sustain him during a time of drought (which God told him was coming in verse 1). Drought, which always leads to famine, was coming but the man of God was directed where to go, in order to survive. He was in survival mode. He had a life line.

Elijah's story unfolds from here with incredible highs and devastating lows, but this is where we see the bedrock foundation of Elijah's life. He hid himself by the brook.  

We too can hide ourselves by the brook, the brook of God's Living Water.  Jesus says in Matthew 4 :4 "It is written: Man shall not live by bread alone, but on every Word that comes from the mouth of God." We have opportunity to greet each day, knowing that it is Him Who sustains us, Him who directs us with His tender care. We can go to the scriptures. We can listen and hear what God has to say to us day by day. 

We see the reality of God's provision lived out in the Elijah's life as he listened to God. His circumstances weren't always easy but he lived day to day, with his ear inclined towards the Lord, listening and then doing as God asks him to do. As we live by the brook, listening to God, we find He reveals Himself to us too. In His mysterious way, He speaks deeply to our hearts, guiding us through the challenges of life.

Thank you Lord, that you are here. Drawing me close to You, where I can be refreshed, guided and strengthened by You. I don't always do life perfectly, but You are there regardless. Endlessly, eternally flowing as a river, sustaining life along your banks.


How priceless is your unfailing love, O God!
People take refuge in the shadow of Your wings.
They feast on the abundance of Your house;
You give them drink from Your river of delights.
For with You is the fountain of life;
in Your light we see light.
Psalms 36:7-9



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