“The waters prevailed exceedingly upon the earth; and all the high hills, that were under the whole heaven, were covered” (Gen 7:19).
In the Word of God, waters often refer to afflictions and sufferings. The Psalmist prays, “Save me, O God; for the waters are come in unto my soul” (Psa 69:1).
God permits trials to ‘prevail exceedingly’ so that the high hills or our proud nature that often lifts its ugly head might be covered and crushed. The trials the Israelites encountered in the wilderness were intended to humble them (Deut 8:2).
“The waters prevailed exceedingly” so that the whole earth was covered and the sky or heaven alone could be seen. Dear child of God, our sufferings are meant to cover our earthly nature with all its vanities – so that Christ and the heavenly nature alone may be seen in us.
As the waters increased, “all flesh died” (vs 21). Destruction of ALL FLESH was the purpose of the flood waters. The tribulations we go through help us to strip off our fleshly and unsanctified natures. “Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin; that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God” (I Pet 4:1,2).
So dear child of God, welcome trials that are in the perfect will of God – they are a sure sign of God’s love for you!
– Taken from Morning Manna – Thoughts for Daily Devotion
God permits trials to ‘prevail exceedingly’ so that the high hills or our proud nature that often lifts its ugly head might be covered and crushed. The trials the Israelites encountered in the wilderness were intended to humble them (Deut 8:2).
“The waters prevailed exceedingly” so that the whole earth was covered and the sky or heaven alone could be seen. Dear child of God, our sufferings are meant to cover our earthly nature with all its vanities – so that Christ and the heavenly nature alone may be seen in us.
As the waters increased, “all flesh died” (vs 21). Destruction of ALL FLESH was the purpose of the flood waters. The tribulations we go through help us to strip off our fleshly and unsanctified natures. “Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin; that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God” (I Pet 4:1,2).
So dear child of God, welcome trials that are in the perfect will of God – they are a sure sign of God’s love for you!
– Taken from Morning Manna – Thoughts for Daily Devotion
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