Figuring out who to trust these days is tough. Years ago, while I was going through a difficult trial, I wrote these words really as a reminder to me of where to place my trust. Seems like I need to read them again.
Do any of the worthless idols of the nations bring rain? Do the skies themselves send down showers? No, it is you, O Lord our God. Therefore our hope is in you for you are the one who does all this. Jeremiah 14:22
What is the price for your hope? By what standard do you judge the things in which you put your faith? Let me offer one for you today: Can it/he/they make it rain?
Say you have a new shiny convertible? Can the car make it rain? So you have a great family? If they do just the right jig, do I need to get my umbrella? You have the job of your dreams? Do your responsibilities include sending down showers? You have worked hard to build a fat retirement account? Is there enough in there to buy one good ground soaking? What about just a little sprinkle? Could you fill a teaspoon? With all your wealth could you maybe afford just a little drop?
Can the things in which your hope is in make it rain?
Okay, let’s get elementary for a minute. Who makes the rain? Come on now, once again, who made the rain? That’s right, God did! Good! You’re learning.
Now put your hope in Him today…and in nothing less than anything than can’t at lease bring for rain.
I would be interested in watching your family do that dance, however. I need a good laugh!
