Hot, Burning Sand on a Kid's Feet!

As a child growing up, my parents took us to basically two locations for a vacation. We either went to the mountains or to the beach. One particular memory from those times was going to a Florida beach in the middle of the summer and experiencing the burning, hot sand under my feet as I made my way to the water, the whole reason for going there in the first place! To me it was a large giant pool, those cool waters of the ocean. I couldn't wait to explore all the secret promises it held for me. Nothing was more fun. But, I had to get there by way of the hot, burning sand. Needless to say, it was a very quick, painful run, but worth it in the end.

As I looked a Isaiah 35 again today in my Bible study, I was struck by this passage: ..."the burning sand shall become a pool, and the thirsty ground springs of water;"


For sure, if I stayed on course and focused on my destination, I reached that cool water every time, and boy were those waters a relief! Yesterday, I thought about how important it is for me to maintain proper focus. I can't just sit around and stare into an empty nest. And, one thing is for sure, everyone who has raised a family and then sends them on their way is faced with looking in new directions and re-focusing. So, put on those new glasses!!!

Christ has promised, He Promised!! that He is all we need on this earth and that He can fill every need. Looking in a new direction and re-focusing is uncomfortable for me...and frankly, I feel dryed up and dehydrated by it all. This 'thirsty ground' called "Mike" needs some spiritual H2O.

To sum it up, I found this story told to be 'refreshing!'

One time a missionary in India spoke near a fountain on the subject, "Jesus, the Water of Life." A Muslim interrupted, "Your religion is like this little stream of water, but Islam is like a great ocean!" "Yes," said the missionary, "but there is this difference: When men drink ocean water they die of thirst. When they drink the water of life which Christ gives, they live forever!" The stream is small, but it can satisfy your thirst. "He who has the Son has life" (John 3:36).

And now that Jesus has poured His life out unto death for me, I realize again that I find my life in Him.

Cheers and drink up!