Today I walked for several miles along the St.Joseph River. The sun was shining and the air was crisp, as I took in the beauty of the river and its snow covered banks. As rivers go, the St. Joseph River is not long or wide, but it is a vital source of water for the crops grown near its shore, and for the people in its neighborhoods. The river also doesn’t fail to provide scenic views.
Psalm 65 gives us a word picture of God using a river metaphor. It says, “You visit the earth and water it; you greatly enrich it; the river of God is full of water; you provide their grain, for so you have prepared it. You water its furrows abundantly, settling its ridges, softening it with showers, and blessing its growth.” It is God who brings the rains which feed the soil and extinguishes our thirst. It is God who blesses the crops to bring growth to feed us. God provides for our needs, often abundantly. But better than this is the fact that God gives of Himself abundantly. He freely gives love, peace, joy, mercy, grace, power, hope, kindness, forgiveness, goodness, and help to those who trust Him.
Why not turn to God today, admitting your need and turning from your self-centered ways? He eagerly waits for you. He is ready to give of Himself to you. His river is full of His riches for you.
Reluctant Retiree 