Rain

"It's raining now, but there will be more consistent rain later." Those were the weatherman's words at 6:15 this morning.

At first I just wanted to pull the covers over my head and scream. More "consistent rain?" What's more consistent than seventeen days of rain, breaking a 110 year record in Oklahoma City?

After my study time this morning I began looking up the different references to rain in the Bible. Pretty interesting. It seems it's one of those things God uses to prove himself and make a point when needed. In the Old Testament He withheld rain because of sin among the people, used it to fulfill prophecy and flooded the earth in the days of Noah. Other times the Bible speaks of rain as a blessing, a refreshment to our land and compares His power to that of the rain.

Generally I don't like this many rainy days in a row (or even half this many!...or even a third this many!!) and I can't say I have changed my mind. I resolved this morning to enjoy today's rainy day and simply reflect on God's power to control things like this. Rain serves clear purposes in the Bible - to refresh, sometimes to destroy and to display the amazing power of God.

Today Lord, let me reflect on the rain and allow you examine my heart for those things that need to be washed away. Refresh my spirit to flourish in your love and be glorified as your power is displayed in our land (for the last SEVENTEEN days). ...Oh, and as soon as you feel like it, feel free to parade your power through that amazing sun you've made. :)