Here in Arizona it’s monsoon season. This is our rainy time of year. The time when the desert comes to life!
From mid-June to mid-September we are blessed with the sounds and smell of rain. The earthen water tanks fill to overflowing, the cacti drink in this precious moisture and the smell of the desert after the rain is indescribable.
Sometimes it comes with flashes of lightning, crashing thunder and strong winds. The lightning storms are truly something to behold. The birds take flight and relish the refreshing waters.
We love it!
To be perfectly honest, I used to be bothered by the thunder and lightning. I hated to have it come in the middle of the night. I always enjoyed the rain but the sounds of the storm were disconcerting. Over time I have learned to be at peace in the midst of the storm, I have learned to trust. (Sounds like practical application of yesterday’s blog.) Anyway…this morning I want to share with you some Scriptures on peace.
Sitting here this morning, I have the doors and windows open. The air is cool, the birds are singing and the dawn is breaking. How beautiful it is to sit in the quiet of the morning and let the Lord speak to my heart.
Peace is an internal condition – there have always been wars or conflict; but peace is the sense of well being in our souls – peace that passes understanding because it goes beyond the natural way of thinking to a place of trust and rest in God and His goodness.
“The rain and snow come down from heaven and do not return there without giving water to the earth. This makes plants grow on the earth, and gives seeds to the planter and bread to the eater. 11 So My Word which goes from My mouth will not return to Me empty. It will do what I want it to do, and will carry out My plan well. 12 You will go out with joy, and be led out in peace. The mountains and the hills will break out into sounds of joy before you. And all the trees of the field will clap their hands. ” Isaiah 55:10-12 NLV
Just like rain causes the seeds to sprout and grass to grow, God’s word causes peace and joy to grow in our lives. God’s word, like a seed, planted in our hearts will bring a harvest.
“May all the children-to-come fear You as long as the sun and the moon last. 6 May He come down like rain upon the cut grass, like rain that waters the earth. 7 In His days may all go well with those who are right and good. And may there be much peace until the moon is no more.” Psalm 72:5-7 NLV
Enjoy the rain today. Before you know it, you will also be enjoying the harvest!