Friday, May 22, 2009

Valley of Baca (Weeping)

"Blessed (happy) are those whose strength is in you, who have set their hearts on pilgrimage. As they pass through the Valley of Baca, they make it a place of springs; the autumn rains also cover it with pools (blessings).

As the pilgrims traveled through the valley they would dig pools or tanks so that when the rain fell it would be contained thereby affording them drink and refreshment.

We too are to make wells during our pilgrimage to prepare for the waterless journeys and the arid deserts. We must prepare our hearts with the spiritual reservoirs to capture all of the mercy God will rain down upon us. If we have not prepared our hearts and dug a well to receive the refreshing waters from Heaven we will become parched in our hearts and search for that drink of the world.

When the Lord sends the rain He intends for there to be a catching place deep in our soul to receive His mercy and quench our thirst. Through prayer and promise are our wells not being filled daily whether traveling on smooth paths or rugged terrain? Our pools will overflow with the precious dew from Heaven when we dig the springs and let the Living Waters flow into and out of our lives. The pools will never run dry and the rain will sparkle those perfect drops of drenching refreshment. We only need to look to Heaven, open our mouths and catch the rain! It is a holy rain sent by the Holy Father who encourages, refreshes and brings our thirst to complete satisfaction.

While on our pilgrimage we will travel in and out of valleys, some plentiful and abundant and others barren and dry. We carry within us these springs to refresh, restore and renew through His indwelling so dig those springs so God can fill them. While in the Valley of Baca, fix your gaze upon God and He will show you the next spring to bring you rest - it will not be an oasis - it will be the real thing!

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