Like the Dew

 

This morning I went out early. The grass was wet with dew and the field glistened in the early morning sun. A stunning amount of droplets had gathered all over the grass, shrubs, and flowers.

I couldn’t help but take my shoes off to feel the cold, wet morning through my feet. Deuteronomy 32:2 came to mind.

May my teaching drop as the rain,
    my speech distill as the dew,
like gentle rain upon the tender grass,
    and like showers upon the herb.

Moses had just given the Law to the people and passed on the baton of leadership to Joshua. He compared God’s instructions to a gentle shower, a soothing rain, and dew. Nevertheless, He knew the people were weak and wouldn’t be able to keep the Law.

This morning I found such comfort when I contemplated the kindness of our Savior, Jesus. I can’t keep God’s Law and measure up to His perfection. I worry too much. I am impatient when I need to show compassion. I yell at the kids when I need to listen and when I ought to get upset, I keep silent. I remember things I should forget and forget what I suppose to remember.

Thinking about Him and what He did, gave me such peace. As the cold penetrated my feet, I thought of Jesus’ kindness toward us. He told us how much He loved us and demonstrated it by His deeds. Like a dew, He wants to settle Himself in our hearts, refresh us. He is our Perfection before God.

 “For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes” (Romans 4:10).

Jesus came to fulfill the law. He said of Himself,

“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished.” (Matthew 5:17-18). 

Jesus told His disciples on the Road to Emmaus that He Himself was what all the Jewish Scriptures had been pointing to. (Luke 24:27

With these truths in mind, I can confidently walk into the paths my God has for me. Jesus has made me righteous. I can trust Him and let Him settle His Spirit into my weary soul. IMG_3942

(Pictures and Devotional, Heidi Viars, 2018)

12 responses to “Like the Dew”

  1. Beautiful, dear friend. I can feel the moisture you describe between my toes as I marvel at God’s goodness. What a marvel you are, dear Heidi! 💝

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    1. Thank you, dear Kathie, for your friendship and encouragement! The Lord is so good. He is faithful and shows it to us all around on our journey … thanks for traveling along with me 🙂

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  2. So beautiful Heidi! It reminds me of the verse in Lamentations 3, that His mercies are new every morning! Blessings and love!

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    1. We have such a beautiful God. Yes, where would we be without those mercies? That is a verse that comes to mind quite often! Blessings and love your way, dear sister!

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  3. Dew is incredibly gentle as it settles on the landscape. Praise God His Spirit is similarly gentle as he settles into our weary souls, providing the refreshment we so desperately need. Your stunning photos offer delightful imagery for that refreshment, Heidi!

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    1. Thank you, Nancy, for the refreshment of your encouraging words! He is so gentle and patient!!! Sending love your way … and prayers

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  4. Love the light bokeh! Ethereal!

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    1. Seriously, I only push the button … I haven’t even taken my good camera out in a very long time. These shots are from my iPhone. God is so good. He weaves Himself and moments of glimpses of Himself in and out of our day. When we get quiet, we see that all of our lives are ethereal … not meant for here. We truly only walk on a thin, tissue-like existence. Thanks so much for your kind comment, Rene! Your encouragement goes a long way 🙂

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  5. 🦋 A great verse from Deuteronomy.

    🦋 Thanks for sharing your morning.

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    1. Thank you for your kind words of encouragement 🙂

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  6. What beautiful photographs!

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    1. Thank you … you are an encouragement 🙂

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