Through the pages of the Bible flow two very different streams. The raging torrent, the seasonal river overflowing its banks, is used by Isaiah as a figure for the great Assyrian army advancing upon little Judah (Isa 8:7,8). The waters there of roar and are troubled; proud billows and lashing waves, high as hills, sweep aside mountains in their path (Psa 46:3). But in their tumultuous course the wild waters come at last against the immovable height of Zion (Psa 125:1): “This far you may come and no farther; here is where your proud waves halt” (Job 38:11).
For here, beneath Zion’s hill, flows another stream that is the secret of her survival. It is not harsh and overpowering; its waters flow gently and softly (Isa 8:6) through the rock-hewn channels of Hezekiah’s conduit (2Kgs 20:20) into the pool of Siloam (John 9:7). This stream brings life to thirsty watchmen on Zion’s walls. In its silent, unerring course it symbolizes the sure and certain purposes of God. Its whispering waters speak in a still, small voice of the blessings of faith in God. This is the river of life, the streams which make glad the city ofGod. God is in the midst of Jerusalem; God will watch over her, and at last save her (Psa 46:4,5,11).
Let us drink from this peaceful stream. Its quiet waters will restore our souls and bring us inward peace in the midst of Last Days troubles.
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