This got me to thinking about my own Christian walk and how it should reflect this need as well. I should be longing to soak up the rays of the "SON" and bask in the warmth and riches of His word. The Psalmist must have felt like this when he wrote:
"Blessed is the man (or woman) who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or
stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the
law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates (to digest, to soak it all in) day and
night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water which yields its fruit in season
and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers."
Psalm 1:1-3 (NIV)
(My personal comments added)
Why would someone plant a tree close to the water? So that its roots could receive all the water it needs to grow! Soaking takes time...I can go outside and water my tomato plants in 10 minutes but the real growth to the plant comes from letting the water soak deep into the roots. This keeps the plant strong as the sun beats down on it, or when the winds threaten to topple it over. Did you ever buy one of those tiny sponge animals for your kids at the dollar store? After you put it in water it becomes twice it's size in no time!
My ongoing challenge to myself is to stay near to Christ. This is where I am sure to grow strong as my roots soak in each drop of nourishment available from His word. Who will join me?
Perhaps you all know this little secret but we have hard water out in the country and my bathtub sometimes gets a rust ring like this:
I have tried spray cleaners but the only thing I found that removes it without much scrubbing
"A Magic Eraser"
I am not sure what this type of sponge is made of, but it is a miracle worker!
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