Date: October 22, 2009 12:19 AM
Topic: +DEV+ Secret Nourishment
Secret Nourishment
“He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers.” (Psalm 1:3)
Scripture Focus: Jeremiah 17:7-8
By all standards God had crowned Richard’s 32 years in Christian ministry with unusual success. But each high seemed to have been counterbalanced with a low. He suffered personal loss and deep disappointment. Yet through the years his friends found his testimony amazingly consistent.
No matter what occurred, Richard gave evidence of a close relationship with God. When good things happened, he gave thanks, taking no credit to himself. When setbacks came, he still gave thanks, knowing he could count on His resources. Behind every shadow Richard discerned that God’s good hand had not been withdrawn. In time of drought he nourished the hearts of all around him.
One did not have to be near Richard long to discover the secret of his spiritual vitality. He was saturated in God’s Word. He read it, memorized it, and wove it into his conversations. He constantly sent the rootlets of his soul to feed on its nourishment. By tapping God’s never-failing source of sustenance, he was fruitful in all seasons.
Insight: We can be fruitful if we tap the secret source through time alone with God in His Word. Our hearts will be nourished, and we will bring blessings to others.
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