Nourished
by Georgie Schuster
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But they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night. They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do (Psalm 1:2,3).
Read Psalm 1
I remember driving out by Silverton (near Broken Hill) many years ago and being surprised to see a tree-lined creek bed. I love gum trees, but these had a distinct beauty about them, standing out in the arid landscape. While the creek bed itself was dry, I realised when the rains came and the water flowed, these trees drank in the nourishment that sustained them in the harsh climate in which they lived.
The writer of Psalm 1 evokes a similar image, likening people to healthy trees planted by reliable streams of water. Their nourishment is God’s word, which they meditate on day and night. They flourish and produce fruit in season.
We know what happens when plants are deprived of water for too long. They struggle and eventually wither and perish. But those that have an adequate supply thrive.
It is easy to allow the busyness of our lives to dictate how we spend our precious time. (I’m thinking quite a few of you have got through to late in the afternoon with your stomach rumbling, only to realise that you skipped lunch!) The nourishment we receive from our food is important for our health, but so is our spiritual nourishment.
Time spent in God’s word does more than just refresh us. It sustains us, resourcing us for moments of the day when we need God’s insight and guidance. Have you ever had a Bible verse bubble up inside you, just when you needed it? God didn’t just create us to survive in this world, he created us to thrive! But we were never meant to do it without his help.
Why not pour yourself a drink of your choosing and ‘drink in’ a little extra time reading his word today? You never know how it might impact your day!
Dear God, thank you for the gift of time. Holy Spirit, please guide me to what I need to hear from you today. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
Georgie lives in Adelaide. She loves getting out into the country to experience God’s creation. She likes taking photos when she can. After teaching for many years, she now enjoys working in a church/school setting where she still gets to share stories about Jesus with children and families.
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