The River
I'm sure most of us are familiar with Psalm 19:1 which states that the heavens declare the glory of God. The other day as I was crossing the White River, I realized how much a river also declares who God is.
It reveals His faithfulness by always flowing - every day it's always flowing. In Buckley the river is tumbling and noisy - showing God's omnipotence and wrath. In Auburn it's wider and deeper - revealing the abundant life God brings. Down in Puyallup it's slower, more gentle and quiet - revealing God's gentleness, peace and patience.
Rivers reveal God as Jehovah Jira (the LORD who provides). Rivers are the source of drinking water, power generation, transportation, irrigation for farming, boundaries, habitation for various wildlife and a source of recreation.
The eternality of God is displayed on the cloudy days we so often experience. They are the visible sign of the hydrologic cycle by which our creator God is returning the river water to its beginning to repeat the cycle again and again.
The river is like the mustard seed which reveals what the Kingdom of God is like. It begins as a tiny trickle up in the mountains that you can easily step across and it grows and grows until down by Tacoma you need a large bridge to cross over it.
I close with an amplified version of Psalm 46:10,
“Be still, open your eyes to My creation and know that I am God”.
Gary for the Elders
NEW! Ministry Minute
WOMEN’S MINISTRY
Women’s & Council Clerk Deacon
Ladies, don’t miss our annual retreat on March 21-23 at Rainbow Lodge in North Bend. Registration is open now. Our Theme is “Fear Nots & Forget Me Nots”. Although fear and anxiety are very common, God reminds us throughout His Word to "Fear Not". Instead of living in fear and anxiety, we have the opportunity to turn our attention to Him, gazing at His character, remembering Who He is.
"You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!" Isaiah 26:3
Our Weekend Includes:
2 nights comfortable accommodation
5 delicious meals (many special diets can be accommodated)
Bible teaching
Small group time
Worship in song
Various indoor/outdoor activities
Fellowship
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