Pure Refreshment

I don't think anyone can get tired of that marvelous feeling when you first step into a nice, refreshing shower. It's a wonderful little blessing in life; and then, there is that lingering feeling of being clean, fresh, and sweet-smelling.

It's the same when we take time to get into God's word....the sense of refreshment is a rich blessing; knowing that when we come to the Lord, after evaluating ourselves and acknowledging our sin, His promise to always cleanse us and renew us to fellowship never fails. 1 John 1:9

What most people really want in this world is to have a true sense of connectedness; to God and to each other. We don't like to let too much time pass between those times we share with our loved ones. Even when we don't have a lot of time to spend with family or friends, just the opportunity to share a little time together can mean so much. The Word of God is ALIVE and POWERFUL (Hebrews 4:12), it's our way of keeping intimately connected to the Godhead. Our response to His love is reciprocated. To me, God's word is like a lovely fresh garden, with many fruits to nourish the soul. Not only that, but is as comforting as a warm soft blanket that Mom would get to wrap around us when we are cold. Yes, His Word reveals that our God has uncompromising justice and impeccible righteousness, but those infallible attributes work for our benefit, they serve as a solid fortress, that we can know is there for our protection. A study of Psalm 19:7-14 should leave us with a great sense of confidence and assurance in God's plan.

Friends will sometimes disappoint. Family cannot always be there when you think they are needed. Thank you, Heavenly Father, for giving to us so richly, Your Word, to sustain us on a daily basis. What passage of scripture has been a blessing to you?

Little Mazza