August 18

Psalm 84:6
Passing through the valley of Baca they make it a spring; The early rain also covers it with blessings.

Psalm 84 deals with longing for the worship temple. They are longing to be where God is, they find that the birds have found homes, they know that those that are in the temple are worshipping God. They are longing for God. What we have to remember here is that no matter where we are, we are with God. We can find Him, if we just look. So as they are walking past this spring, they shoule realize that God is there, He is very present! Now as I can see the rain falling I can think back to this verse and see the rain as a blessing coming down. Not just when our land is parched from the heat, but as a reminder of what God has done for me! We have so many blessing that are literally poured out on us, and we don't even realize it. So now when you see they rain, may it be a reminder to you and me of the blessings that God has given us.