Springs in the Valley

Yesterday as I was reading the Bible, something jumped out at me and I felt the Lord speaking to me so clearly.  I was reading in Psalm 104, which is a chapter all about creation.  Verse 10 says of God, "He sends forth springs in the valleys, they flow between the mountains."  I simply love how God reveals bits of His character through His creation.  This verse just reminded me of the "valleys" that we walk through in our lives.  Sometimes we are on the mountains--when life is going well and everything is good.  Up there we can easily see around us, feel the pleasant breeze and feel like things are easy and good.  But sometimes we descend to the valleys--those times when we feel like we've lost our way, when the only way out is up and we feel no strength to make the ascent.  It's in the valleys where we feel alone, distant and sometimes afraid.  But just like He has done in His physical creation, God "sends forth springs in the valleys.  They flow between the mountains."  I noticed a couple of awesome truths from that scripture.

First, have you ever seen a spring?  Some are large, yet some are very small; almost hidden.  Sometimes you really have to look for them.  We can rest assured that when we are in a valley, the springs are there to serve as refreshment and comfort.  They may at times be more difficult to find than a flowing river, but when we look for them by seeking and following God's leading (He knows where they are), then we will find that refreshment.  In other words, God allows us to walk in the valley, but He certainly doesn't leave us without the things that we need to make it through. 

The verse also says that the springs flow between the mountains.  The water is not from another source, it is placed by God WITHIN the valley.  Many times we have the most spiritual growth when we are walking through these valleys.  We may feel like we are surrounded by giants, but we have the nourishment we need, and we can be sure that God has a purpose for our being there.  I just praise God for speaking through His Word and for never failing in His promises!