"Blessed are those whose strength is in you, in whose heart are the highways to Zion. As they go through the Valley of Baca they make it a place of springs;" (Ps. 84:5-6)
The psalmist has declared, "How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord of hosts." He has affirmed the declaration of his heart to be joy in the Lord. And in v. 5 he speaks of passing through the Valley of Baca, which means the valley of weeping. I f you have not passed through that valley lately, you will likely sometime soon. It is a valley we all walk through in this world from time to time. When you pass through those dark places of life, where do you draw your strength? Some folks have tried meditation, and others have turned to alcohol or drugs. Some seek solace in other people or in the business of their lives. But real strength is found in the Lord.
To build the highways to heaven in your heart requires the discipline of time spent with God during the days we are not in the valley. Habits that are formed in moments of light will care us through the dark times.That is why the psalmist is quick to note here that he would rather spend one day in the courts of God than a thousand anywhere else. He notes that the very thirsting of his soul is to be with God.
God desires that time with you. Sometimes if we ignore Him, He may allow the valleys of weeping in our lives to get our attention. Will you draw near to Him today? Will you seek Him with a whole heart?
Don't miss this. God desires that when we go through the valleys of weeping, that we transform them into springs of life for others that will pass that way. Your story will help someone else if you can share that you found victory in Christ.
Monday, August 24, 2009
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