Raindrops in the Desert By Linda James
Thoughts to Ponder At first glance, the desert appears bleak, barren and dry, but let a brief shower blow in, and the desert is transformed into an unexpected object of beauty. Within a very short time, blades of green appear usually topped with splashes of brilliant color. The wasteland had been hiding LIFE beneath its hot, sandy terrain. Even so, circumstances, can cause our lives to appear barren and dry, giving the impression there is no real life, hope or even relief from the heat. Then comes: Small glimpses of coming change….A kind word spoken with a genuine smile…A hug of comfort in place of a cold shoulder…Small revelations that breathe hope and life into impossible situations… A new quickening of the reality that Jesus meant it when He said we could rejoice when facing tribulation, because He has faced it before us, and has overcome it. All acting as droplets of refreshing rain and giving gentle illumination to our path in the midnight hours. And this is how I desire this page to be received; as raindrops gracing the dry, barren areas of someone’s heart, causing Hope and Life and Truth to spring forth once again. I may…