GATHERING OF THE WATERS

Originally Posted - Thursday, April 3, 2008

And God said, "Let there be an expanse between the waters to separate water from water." So God made the expanse and separated the water under the expanse from the water above it. And it was so. God called the expanse "sky." And there was evening, and there was morning – the second day. And God said, "Let the water under the sky be gathered to one place, and let dry ground appear." And it was so. God called the dry ground "Land," and the gathered waters he called "seas." And God saw that it was good. Genesis 1:6-10

Water is an essential element for all life. The verses above indicate that there was water already on the earth when God began His creation. Water alone distinguishes our planet from all the others in our solar system.

It is no wonder that water is used symbolically so much in the Bible. Baptism, the rite of passage for a new believer, uses water as a symbol of cleansing and the anointing of the Holy Spirit. In Ezekiel, water is used as a symbol of God’s presence, sustainment and blessing as it flows out from the throne of God. Jesus Himself used water as a symbol of humility and service when He washed the disciples’ feet and as a symbol for eternal life in his encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well.

Water, just like God, has mysterious beginnings and is essential to survival. It’s in everything and affects everything.