Rain

“He gives rain on the earth, and sends waters on the fields” (Job 5:10 KJV).

“God does great and unsearchable things, wonders without number,” said Job long ago. Then he explained, “He gives rain on the earth and sends water on the fields” (Job 5:8-10). Seldom, however, do we think of a rain shower as being a wonder or something of awe, yet when you consider the complexity of the whole process, which we take for granted, it’s wholly a different issue.

Anyone who has been to the Middle East knows that one of the great challenges and problems is how to find enough water for survival. Subsequently, water has become a political weapon in the ongoing struggle for survival. So, for rain to fall in Israel, water would have to be evaporated in the blue Mediterranean Sea several hundred miles away, and the winds and atmospheric conditions would have to come together to move that inland a considerable distance.

The reality is we take so many of the wonders of God’s handiwork for granted, from the miracle of conception as a single cell is formed with the entire genetic code in place to the way our bodies breathe clean air and the oxygen is carried through the bloodstream to the veins and capillaries of your body.

It is little wonder that David cried out, “…Your works are wonderful, I know that full well” (Psalm 139:14). With all of our scientific sophistication and knowledge, we have overlooked the miracle of life that is necessary to sustain us day by day. Sometimes it is good to stop everything, find a quiet place of solitude and lift your voice towards heaven, saying, “Father, thanks for what I take for granted every day—life, breath, health, the use of my limbs, the ability to hear and see, and the privilege of thanking and praising You. Forgive me for taking Your care for granted.”

Then remind yourself of what Jesus said as He called attention to the lilies of the field, that you are of more value than these. When you see clouds form and you smell ozone that comes with rain, remind yourself that God hasn’t forgotten you. To the contrary, His care for you is awesome. It’s a reminder God knows your needs and you can count on Him.