I have a confession to make. In Paterson, where I used to live, I love to go by the Great Falls over there and park. I close both eyes (ok that is not true, in this area-you have to keep one eye open, but you get the point)and I listen to the sounds of the water coming down. It is like no other sound you can hear. The sounds of that water rushing down exudes power and majesty from a beautiful natural source that God has provided for our pleasure.
Nature has its way to reflect us back to its Creator. When I see ANY waterfall, I am reminded of the "voice" of God. Imagine what John heard!! And felt!!! My goodness, to know that the God of all creation desires to commune with us--US???--is enough to make me weep in His Presence. It is no wonder David said, "What is man that You are mindful of him?" I would ask the same question!
Yet, our Creator desires to talk with us. To beat us down? No way--He could remove us with one blink of an eye. He desires, like any good father, to be a part of our lives--for He created us to worship Him. For His own good? No--for OURS.
Life can suck us dry. The Lord, who has the voice of many waters, desires to fill us back up again with that "living water" that never, ever runs dry.
Have you had your drink today?
God bless you,
Sis Anna B.
This brings back memories. I was born and raised in Paterson and spent many days at the Great Falls. Neighborhood children would walk or ride their bikes there or families would picnic there. God's creation is awesome. I love nature and I love "the waters". God encourages us in Isaiah 43:2 When thou passest through the waters, I will be with you.....
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amen! i love that scripture!!! when the Passaic River flooded over the banks a few months back in Paterson, the sounds were like nothing i have ever heard in my life. all of Kennedy High School was flooded out and the park behind it was non-existent-it was a lake. the waters even covered the picnic tables up to the roofs of the canopies! it was a phenomenon to watch but even greater was that i knew that the power before me could only speak of a greater power that is always behind me propelling me along! i am so happy to hear you love the Falls--it truly is amazing. lots of love--:-)
ReplyDelete***actually it was several months ago, but the memory is still fresh in my mind. i was so engrossed in the experience--and grateful to see it, although it was scary as well! water is so unpredictable when out of control!
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