Genesis 1:21 So God created the great creatures of the sea and every living and moving thing with which the water teems, according to their kinds, and every winged bird according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.
I recently traveled to a new body of water called the Eau Galle Reservoir, some folks call it Lake george. I went straight to the reed-filled end and started drifitng down the bank, casting to the shore.
Right away I noticed how murky the water was. When I reeled my baits back to the boat I couldn't see them until they were right next to me. After an hour I didn't have one Bass in the boat. I wondered if this might be what the Dead Sea in Israel is like. Eventually I figured they were hiding someplace else and I paddled up stream into the Eau Galle River.
A quarter mile into the paddle the river started to clear up. It was really hard to believe that the source of that lake was this beautiful river. Eventually, I could see eight feet down and I was watching the fish. It reminded me of a clean clear fish tank. I still wasn't catching any fish but all of a sudden it really didn't matter.
I sat out there and had a time of devotion and the Lord called to my mind the many times that he used water and rivers to illusrate His provision for us.
Revelation 22:1 Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb
John 4:10 Jesus answered her, "If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked him and he would have given you living water."
John 7:38 Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him."
I think the best part of my meditation that day and the biggest lesson for me happened as I asked myself if those who were hungry and thirsty would want the water that I present to them.
I asked myself if I was a clean and clear reflection of the Savior. Was I a good representation of the source of my strength, hope and life? It is my sincere hope that I am able to inspire others upward and onward and that my story is an invitation for them to join us on this journey with the Savior.
How is your life? Is it being fed by the clearest and cleanest of streams? Do you reflect that?
2 comments:
Hi Pastor Randal
I enjoyed your reflections on water you experiencend that day. I was just out on Lake George last Friday before the storm and the bass and crappies were real hungry. My buddy caught a 13 and a 16 inch bass on the east side of the lake along the weed beds and I horsed a 27 inch northern in on my ultra light rod. Try the small bay by the dam on the west side of the lake for crappies in the evening if you ever get the chance. Though I'd rather hear your insights if the fish aren't biting.
Trevor
Thanks for the inspirational tips Trevor!!
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