Dryness

In the Bible, "dryness" often carries both literal and metaphorical connotations. Literally, it can refer to arid conditions, such as droughts or barren lands, which are frequently mentioned in the context of agricultural hardships. For example, in Deuteronomy 28:22, God warns the Israelites that disobedience will lead to drought and barrenness, indicating the severe consequences of turning away from Him. Similarly, Psalm 63:1 expresses a spiritual yearning for God by comparing the soul's thirst to a parched land, further illustrating dryness as a state of longing for spiritual sustenance.Metaphorically, dryness can symbolize spiritual desolation or a lack of vitality in one's relationship with God. In Isaiah 44:3, God promises to pour out His Spirit like water on those who are spiritually dry, suggesting that divine presence is what revitalizes and nourishes a person's soul. This theme is echoed in the New Testament, where Jesus refers to Himself as the "living water" (John 4:10), indicating that true fulfillment comes from Him alone. Thus, dryness in the biblical context serves as a poignant reminder of both the physical and spiritual thirst that humanity experiences, pointing towards the necessity of divine intervention for restoration and life.

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Dryness

By Roy Hession

3.9K39:15

MAT 6:33

In this sermon, the speaker shares a testimony of a young Presbyterian missionary in Brazil who had a hunger for God. The missionary experienced a transformation in his heart and began to draw from the new spring of living water at Calvary. As a result, he brought 19 fellow missionaries and evangelists to a conference, where they too were hungry for God's presence. The speaker emphasizes the importance of continually sharing our testimony and allowing others to experience the deepening river of grace. The sermon concludes with the belief that God is working to bless, revive, and refresh the church through the sharing of living water.