God's Provision

 

We traveled to the Holy Land several years ago. While we were there, we took a trip to the Dead Sea. It is one of the lowest places on the planet. There is no outlet from the Dead Sea. The water that comes into it from the Jordan River eventually just evaporates, leaving behind the salts. As a result, the Dead Sea is so salty (almost ten times more than the ocean) that no fish, vegetation, or any other life can survive in it.

 

Continuing from my last post regarding Ezekiel 47:1-12. The river flowing out from the temple eventually flows into the Dead Sea. “When it empties into the Sea, the water there becomes fresh. Swarms of living creatures will live wherever the water flows” (Ezekiel 47:8-9). This illustrates the difference between the works of man and the works of God. From a purely human perspective, the river flowing into the sea should just make it a little less salty. It takes a miracle to turn the salt water into fresh.

 

When we face difficulties, we assess the situation and think about what we can do. We must always remember to bring God into the discussion because He is the one who has the power to work changes greater than we can imagine, and He loves to provide for us. He alone can make our “salt water” fresh.

 

The angel who spoke to Ezekiel told him, “Fruit trees of all kinds will grow on both banks of the river. Every month they will bear…..their fruit will serve for food and their leaves for healing” (Ezekiel 47:12). Our God is a God of abundance. The life He offers us isn’t just adequate, but amazing. Jesus tells us, “I came that they may have life and have it abundantly” (John 10:10).

 

God is faithful and trustworthy. Take Him at His word when He promises to help you and provide for you. See what He can do.

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