July 2016 1st of the Month Series on Character by Steve the son of John

Drought vs. Character

The world has often run out of water in specific geographical regions for a variety of reasons. We need water (that’s an understatement) and without quality drinking water life will vanish.

We are in a drought in California. We use a lot of water because we irrigate our crops and CA has a lot of people drinking and using water each day. No water, no food, and no water to drink, no people living in that area. One can draw a direct correlation between water and one’s standard of living.

God made the world full of water. He knew created life would depend on it. Just consider everything we use water for—your list would be unending. In fact, you cannot offer me anything fact or note any action that does not require water directly or indirectly. That is why NASA is always looking for water on distant planets. NASA knows that life cannot exist without our basic H2O.

The world is fast running out of water. It is now the most sought after resource and is becoming our least reliable resource worldwide. We will be running out of water before fossil fuel, natural gas, timber, or any other resource on the planet is depleted.

I am not concerned about not having enough drinking water, though I like to conserve any resource God has given us. Jesus said water will become rare before He comes back, but my hope is—He is coming back!

I am reminded that water has multiple purposes: water can make all things clean and new; it can kill Pharaoh and his army; and there is a river in heaven of crystal clear water so wide you cannot cross from one-side to the other.

Did you know that water was created not to just bring forth and sustain life but to build character. (Didn’t I say all things are connected to water.) John the Baptist went into the desert along the Jordan River to build character. John knew this one truth—water cleanses us from our sins. It is a solo event—forgiveness is just between you and God and of course the ‘washing’ action of water.

When we run out of water we run out of character. In the last days when only evil will prevail, there will be little clean water to drink—another correlation.

Next time you are taking a shower or bath, remind yourself of God’s forgiveness. Ask God for water that washes away your sin, faults, transgressions, evil thoughts, inappropriate comments or desires. Get clean by building character through repentance.

You can either have a drought in your life and therefore no character, or positive life changing character because sin is no longer in control of your life. Give me water please, or should I say, “Give me character, have mercy on me.”

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Dr. Steven J. Wentland www.wwjwmtd.com

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