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2012-05-14 The Old Windmill
— by David H. Roper
Our Daily Bread Radio is hosted by Les Lamborn
Read : Galatians 6 : 6 -10
6:8 For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh
reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life
everlasting.
6:10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good
unto all men , especially unto them who are of the household of faith.
He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his
heart will flow rivers of living water. —John
7:38
Bible in a Year : Job
1 - 4
A man who grew up on a ranch in West Texas tells about a rickety, old
windmill that stood alongside his family’s barn and pumped water to their
place.
It was the only source of water for miles.
In a strong wind the windmill worked well, but in a light breeze it
wouldn’t turn.
It required manually turning the vane until the fan faced directly into
the wind.
Only when properly positioned did the windmill supply water to the ranch.
I think of that story when I meet with pastors from small churches in
remote areas.
Many feel isolated and unsupported—caregivers for whom no one seems to
care.
As a consequence, they grow weary and struggle to bring life-giving water
to their flock.
I like to tell them about the old windmill and our need to daily
reposition ourselves—to intentionally turn toward the Lord and His Word and to
drink deeply from Him who is the source of living water.
What’s true for pastors is true for all.
Service for God flows from within,
outward. Jesus said, “He who believes in Me, . . . out of his heart will flow rivers of living
water” (John 7:38).
It’s when God speaks to our depths that we are able to touch the lives of
others.
To refresh others, let’s return to the Source of life regularly.
When our hearts grow weary,
When our spirits dim,
He will go before us,
Leave it all to Him. —Anon.
When you’re weary in life’s struggles, find
strength in the Lord.
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