Daily Delight
Hills and valleys are terrains so characteristic of navigating the Christian faith journey. We see it in our own lives, witness it in the lives of others and even read scriptures of believers who walked before us.As one who has recently trekked her way out of a trying valley season of depression and doubt, my heart’s sensitivity has especially peaked in the study of God’s people making their way to the promise land in Deuteronomy. In lue of their rescue from oppression, God commands the people relentlessly to remember the days of Egypt from which they’ve been freed.I don’t know about you, but revisiting some of my most painfully dejecting moments is not high on my list of enjoyable pastimes. Reflecting on the heartaching trenches I pleaded redemption from incites levels of humility and vulnerability that seem almost too lofty to obey. Yet, that’s the very humility we need to adequately acknowledge the victory! As God instructs His people in the proper Passover rituals, He says, “No man should appear before the Lord empty handed. Each of you must bring a gift in proportion to the way the Lord your God has blessed you” (Deut. 16:16-17, NIV).We know what it is to experience abundance because we’ve experienced drought. The same outstretched hands once lifted empty in desperation are now filled with a bounty of blessings to be surrendered in praise before the God who provides when and how we need! The beauty of a personal relationship with our Savior is that we all have our own handfuls of praises to bring our God regardless of the varying depths of our valleys. Acknowledging the emptiness only enhances the fullness!If you find yourself in a season of plenty, remember where you once were and lift high in gratitude the gifts of our good Father. And sister, if your weary hands feel frail and bare, trust in the promise that not one of us will appear before our King empty handed. Press on with hands and hearts open wide to a God who undoubtedly will be faithful to fill!
About the Author
Bryanna Irvin
