Well Watered and Well Nourished

UV 506/10,000 Job 29 v 19 Well nourished and well -watered Job 29:19 My root was spread out by the waters, and the dew lay all night upon my branch. Our root, meaning our spiritual consciousness or our close fellowship with the Spirit of God should be well nourished and well watered. Many people want the presence of God only at times of their own choosing. But, the believer needs to have a root that is always spread out by the waters so that it is well nourished and well-watered. The water is a metaphor for the Word of God. It should seep into the core of our being as well as every cell or part of our being. It should be spread out so that every dimension of life is influenced by the Word. The result of a life that is well nourished and well-watered is that our leaves or our thoughts, intentions and words would be evergreen and flourishing. We will not be anxious in a time of crisis or weak in a time of temptation. We will not be worried in a time of scarcity or adversity. We will not stop yielding all types of fruit in our lives, of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, humility and self control. The dew of the Lord’s “ Shalom” blessings will keep our lives moist, cool, wholesome and healthy during the night or a time of darkness. We will find encouragement and spiritual succour in such times. The water of God’s Word should well up from within us for the dew of His presence to be upon us. The Lord says, “ Don’t seek my blessings. Instead, seek My Word for when you seek my Word, My presence will be with you, in you, upon you and around you and yours as water surrounds the root that is spread out by the waters of a river or stream or lake. In due course and due time, you will bear fruit and the dew of my blessings will be on you and all that you do.” Our branches shall spread outward and upward in the visible world as the roots spread in the invisible and the deep. Our beauty shall be as the olive tree and our scent as the wine of Lebanon. The comparison in the Word of a productive life with the olive tree is to show that our beauty will not be fleeting like that of the lily but enduring. Prateep V Philip