And to this he compares his thirst for God. We can only imagine the spiritual desert he was experiencing, the drought of his soul. But the psalmist, unlike most of us, knew, when the thirst came, what he was really thirsty for the living water of God s love. Most people can look back on some moment when they sensed the power of God, when they felt a spiritual high, when in fear and trembling they cried out to God and God rescued them, when something happened that simply could not be a coincidence. But life goes on.
Dry spells come.
If this is where you are, like the psalmist, keep seeking. O God, help me know you are my God, you are the living water that quenches my spiritual thirst. Questions, comments or suggestions for this web ministry are most welcome. Bible quotations are NRSV unless otherwise noted. Devotions copyright 1999-2001 M. Nilsen.