As dew from the Lord

(Mic 5:7) Then the remnant of Jacob Will be among many peoples Like dew from the LORD, Like showers on vegetation Which do not wait for man Or delay for the sons of men.

During my devotions this morning, my attention was drawn to this week's celebration of the Biblical New Year, Rosh Hashana, culminating with Yom Kippur next week. I thought about how small but how influential, how blessed Israel is and through history comes the message of the small, the remnant, the first selected of God.

Thank-you Holy Spirit for then leading my gaze to Charles Spurgeon and this elegant comparative of His great power and grace through the tiny, the small, the collective;

If this be true of the literal Israel, much more is it true of the spiritual Israel, the believing people of God. When saints are what they should be, they are an incalculable blessing to those among whom they are scattered.

They are as the dew; for in a quiet, unobtrusive manner they refresh those around them. Silently but effectually they minister to the life, growth, and joy of those who dwell with them. Coming fresh from heaven, glistening like diamonds in the sun, gracious men and women attend to the feeble and insignificant till each blade of grass has its own drop of dew. Little as individuals, they are, when united, all-sufficient for the purposes of love which the Lord fulfills through them. Dew drops accomplish the refreshing of broad acres. Lord, make us like the dew!

Godly people are as showers which come at God's bidding without man's leave and license. They work for God whether men desire it or not; they no more ask human permission than the rain does. Lord, make us thus boldly prompt and free in Thy service wherever our lot is cast.

We each, regardless of our station, are a part of that great shower of God's grace through faith. We are but a droplet of dew, but combined in Jesus, we spread the nourishment and refreshment of His Word to the world. Thank-you Father for the blessing of being witness to Your wonder and beauty, Amen.

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