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G R O U N D WAT E R
I N T H E S E A S O N O F D R O U G H T
I N T R O D U C T I O N
A couple weeks ago we talked
about the season of famine, which
as we know, is an extreme scarcity
of food and in a spiritual sense,
scarcity of the word of God. For
this lesson we turn our focus to
the season of drought and the
importance of groundwater during
this arid time, speaking first in
common terms and then breaking
it down spiritually to help you gain
a better understanding as it
pertains to your salvation.
S E A S O N O F
D R O U G H T
A drought and famine can occur concurrently but
they are not the same thing. A drought is a
prolong period of low rainfall, leading to a shortage
of water. There are different degrees of drought as
outlined by the US Drought Monitor (USDM).
• D0 - short term dryness - typical of the onset of drought.
Can result in slow crop growth and elevate fire risk to
above average.
• D1 - at this level, it is expected that crops and pastures
will be damaged, fire risk will be high and steam,
reservoir or well levels are low.
• D2 corresponds to an area where crop and pasture
losses are likely, fire risk is extremely high, water
shortages are common and water restrictions are
voluntary or mandated.
• D3- crop and pasture losses are common, fire risk very
extreme with widespread water shortages and
subsequent water restrictions.
• D4- exceptional and widespread crop and pasture
losses, fire risk and water shortages that result in water
emergencies.
W O R L D W I D E
D R O U G H T
There are varying levels of drought highly
concentrated in the western part of the
US including areas such as California,
Oregon, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona as
well as the southern part of Texas and the
entire state of Florida. And of course
throughout the globe there are ongoing
drought conditions in South America,
Africa, the Middle East, Australia and
more. As the earth grows older, its
resources will continue to deplete and it
will not function as well as it once did.
Because there is not only a falling away
of goodness in this world but a falling
way of this earth’s physical state. This is
God’s will.
WAT E R I S E S S E N T I A L
The scarcity of water can have devastating
consequences because all life on earth
depends on it. When you think of water,
the first thing that comes to mind is
something that you drink or to wash with.
But water has so many more uses including
irrigation for crops, industrial activity and
even electricity generation! Now the
human body is composed of 60% water.
Did you also know that we can only live 3
days without water? Some of the benefits
of water include: lubricating of joints,
cushioning of the brain, spinal cord and
other sensitive tissues, regulating of body
temperature, maintaining of blood
pressure and flushing away of body waste.
S O U R C E S O F WAT E R
Sources of drinking water come from
lakes and rivers (surface water) and of
course, groundwater. Now groundwater
is of particular interest. What is it?
Groundwater is the water stored
beneath the earth in soil or pores and
crevices of rock and it supplies 61% of
drinking water within the US and 99% of
rural areas. 64% of groundwater is used
for crop irrigation and it also is essential
for industrial processes some of which
include fabricating, processing, washing,
diluting, cooling or transporting metal,
paper or wood products for example.
G R O U N D WAT E R
How is groundwater formed? It can come from
melting ice, snow and rain. Let’s focus on your
typical rainy day. As the water falls down it first
wets the soil and as more rain falls, it then filters
through the soil, hence becoming groundwater.
The speed at which the water soaks through the
ground depends on the the type of soil it is as well
as the intensity and length of the storm. There
are two zones that groundwater falls in. The
unsaturated zone is the water just beneath the
earth’s surface and the saturated zone is the area
in which all the pores and rock fractures are filled
with water. The top of the saturated zone is known
as the water table, which can literally be hundreds
of feet below the ground’s surface, hidden from
the visible eye but playing a vital role in the
sustenance of earth and living creatures.
S P I R I T U A L S I G N I F I C A N C E
Spiritually where does groundwater come
from, what does it do for us and how does it
sustain us in this season of drought? Two
major sources of our spiritual groundwater
comes from the Holy Spirit and Jesus Christ.
Both Christ and the Holy Spirit come from
God the Father and they are in fact one.
“For there are three that bear record in
heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy
Ghost: and these three are one,” ( I John 5:
7). Because they are one you may see
similarities in the works they do for the
saints but there are also distinct differences
in the roles they play in our salvation.
H O LY S P I R I T
Take the Holy Spirit for example. We pray to
God the Father to ask Him for the Holy Spirit.
It is Christ who pours the Holy Spirit upon us
as a rain falling down from heaven. Note the
words of John the Baptist in Mark 1: 6-8 “And
John was clothed with camel's hair, and with a
girdle of a skin about his loins; and he did eat
locusts and wild honey; And preached, saying,
There cometh one mightier than I after me, the
latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to
stoop down and unloose. I indeed have
baptized you with water: but he shall baptize
you with the Holy Ghost.” We cannot see the
actual rain but we instead see the spiritual
effects within us. We can feel His presence.
H O LY S P I R I T
What are some of the works of the Holy
Ghost? He convinces us of righteousness
and causes us to repent for our sins, He
teaches us the truth and He helps us develop
skills and talents, enabling us to flourish in
the word of God (St. John 16: 7 -13,
Galatians 5: 22-25 and I Corinthians 12:
7-11). This spiritual rain is something that we
receive while on this earth and in this flesh
and it is known as the former rain moderately,
(Joel 2: 23). Now why would it be called the
former rain moderately? We receive this rain
gradually and in measure according to God’s
will. This rain may peak at different times in
our life as we gain greater understanding of
God’s word or develop skill and talents that
aide in our spiritual exploits.
T H E G R O U N D
Now the ground or soil represents one’s
heart. This is not hard to see if you
consider the parable of the sower and
the seed, (Matthew 13: 1-23). When
rain filters through the soil beneath the
surface that is liken to the Holy Spirit
penetrating our hearts. That is how
groundwater from the Spirit forms. The
heart is the core of who an individual is
and it is at the center of one’s will and
desire. One will not obey God if it is not
in their hearts to do it. Recall in
Matthew 6: 21, “For where your
treasure is, there will your heart be also.”
PA R A B L E O F T H E
S O W E R & T H E S E E D
If you go back to the parable of the
sower and the seed, remember that
the seed was planted in different types
of ground but only took root and
remained in the good ground. The
seed represent’s Christ’s word. When
the former rain moderately comes
down upon us and filters through the
soil or our hearts, it helps the seed of
truth to take root within us. The water
washes away the impurities in our
hearts and circulates throughout our
entire being so that a change can
comes forth within us.
J E S U S C H R I S T
Lets discuss our Savior. When Jesus
died on the cross, they pierced His
side and both blood and water
came out. In St. John 19: 34, “But
one of the soldiers with a spear
pierced his side, and forthwith came
there out blood and water,” and in I
John 5: 6, This is he that came by
water and blood, even Jesus Christ;
not by water only, but by water and
blood..” Once the blood and water
fell to the ground, it brought forth
grace to all mankind, penetrating
the earth’s surface just as Christ
penetrates our hearts.
L I V I N G WAT E R S
Therefore this water is also a
form of spiritual groundwater,
known as living waters in the
scripture. See St. John 4: 10 &
14. “If thou knewest the gift of
God, and who it is that saith to
thee, Give me to drink; thou
wouldest have asked of him, and
he would have given thee living
water. But whosoever drinketh of
the water that I shall give him
shall never thirst; but the water
that I shall give him shall be in
him a well of water springing up
into everlasting life.”
L I V I N G WAT E R S
Note the words, “in him a well of
water.” A well is a structure created in
the ground in order to access none
other than groundwater. And this well
of water from Christ dwells within us,
that we may continue to quench our
thirst. So how do we obtain this water?
We have to read the word, which is
synonymous with Christ. When we
study the Bible we consume not only
His body, but His blood and His water.
By doing so, His truth becomes a part
of us so the we ultimately gain eternal
life, (remember the words…. “well of
later springing up into everlasting life”).
WAT E R O F T H E S P I R I T & J E S U S
And just like the Holy Spirit,
when we consume the living
waters of Christ it refreshes
our spirit, cleanses sin and
impurities from our heart
and helps circulate and
transport the truth
throughout our entire being.
Lets move on.
WAT E R I N A S E A S O N O F D R O U G H T
In order for a seed to continue to grow
it needs daily access to water; however,
in our area and especially in dryer more
arid climates it does not rain everyday.
That is why groundwater is so essential.
From a spiritual standpoint, we live in a
time of drought. What does this
mean? This is the removal of God’s
Spirit and truth from the sons of men.
We can see a moral decay in today’s
society with the increase in greed,
racism, violence and sodomy. And it
will only get worse as the stage is set
for Babylon to fall.
WAT E R I N A S E A S O N O F D R O U G H T
But as the Father continues
to remove His spirit and
truth from the sons of men, it
remains within His remnant.
And it is the spiritual
groundwater that helps us
sustain everyday.
J E S U S C H R I S T & T H E S P I R I T
Think of what Christ and the
Holy Spirit do for you on a daily
basis. The Spirit is that small
voice that is constantly directing
you to righteousness and
steering you away from sin.
When you read the bible daily,
that is Christ’s word and law that
help you to stay on the right
path. Both Christ and the Holy
Spirit provide comfort and
strength to you when you grow
tired or wearied.
J E S U S C H R I S T & T H E S P I R I T
They speak to you through other
people, that you may be edified
in the word of God. And the list
goes on. All of these things,
help us to remain righteous,
though the world around us
becomes more and more
wicked. That is how we are able
to grow during this spiritual
drought.
C O N C L U S I O N
A final point I would like to make.
Recall, when I said that
groundwater is invisible to the
eye but it is still there. The seeds
planted in the ground are not
visible but they are still there.
God’s people are hidden in this
earth and scattered throughout.
The world cannot see who the
true children of God are nor can
they see the works that Christ and
the Holy Spirit are doing for us to
prepare us for salvation. Not yet.
C O N C L U S I O N
You see we are liken to crops that are in
the ground, reaping all the wonderful
benefits of groundwater. But as crops we
have not fully matured yet. We are not
ready to be harvested. However, once
the former and latter rain come in the
last days, this will yield quick growth in
God’s crops (children) and we will spring
forth from the earth for the entire world
to see. We will no longer be hidden.
But until then, we remain hidden in the
earth, taking in the groundwater of Spirit
and our Savior, safely tucked away as the
season of drought presses on. Amen

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Groundwater: In the Season of Drought

  • 1. G R O U N D WAT E R I N T H E S E A S O N O F D R O U G H T
  • 2. I N T R O D U C T I O N A couple weeks ago we talked about the season of famine, which as we know, is an extreme scarcity of food and in a spiritual sense, scarcity of the word of God. For this lesson we turn our focus to the season of drought and the importance of groundwater during this arid time, speaking first in common terms and then breaking it down spiritually to help you gain a better understanding as it pertains to your salvation.
  • 3. S E A S O N O F D R O U G H T A drought and famine can occur concurrently but they are not the same thing. A drought is a prolong period of low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water. There are different degrees of drought as outlined by the US Drought Monitor (USDM). • D0 - short term dryness - typical of the onset of drought. Can result in slow crop growth and elevate fire risk to above average. • D1 - at this level, it is expected that crops and pastures will be damaged, fire risk will be high and steam, reservoir or well levels are low. • D2 corresponds to an area where crop and pasture losses are likely, fire risk is extremely high, water shortages are common and water restrictions are voluntary or mandated. • D3- crop and pasture losses are common, fire risk very extreme with widespread water shortages and subsequent water restrictions. • D4- exceptional and widespread crop and pasture losses, fire risk and water shortages that result in water emergencies.
  • 4. W O R L D W I D E D R O U G H T There are varying levels of drought highly concentrated in the western part of the US including areas such as California, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona as well as the southern part of Texas and the entire state of Florida. And of course throughout the globe there are ongoing drought conditions in South America, Africa, the Middle East, Australia and more. As the earth grows older, its resources will continue to deplete and it will not function as well as it once did. Because there is not only a falling away of goodness in this world but a falling way of this earth’s physical state. This is God’s will.
  • 5. WAT E R I S E S S E N T I A L The scarcity of water can have devastating consequences because all life on earth depends on it. When you think of water, the first thing that comes to mind is something that you drink or to wash with. But water has so many more uses including irrigation for crops, industrial activity and even electricity generation! Now the human body is composed of 60% water. Did you also know that we can only live 3 days without water? Some of the benefits of water include: lubricating of joints, cushioning of the brain, spinal cord and other sensitive tissues, regulating of body temperature, maintaining of blood pressure and flushing away of body waste.
  • 6. S O U R C E S O F WAT E R Sources of drinking water come from lakes and rivers (surface water) and of course, groundwater. Now groundwater is of particular interest. What is it? Groundwater is the water stored beneath the earth in soil or pores and crevices of rock and it supplies 61% of drinking water within the US and 99% of rural areas. 64% of groundwater is used for crop irrigation and it also is essential for industrial processes some of which include fabricating, processing, washing, diluting, cooling or transporting metal, paper or wood products for example.
  • 7. G R O U N D WAT E R How is groundwater formed? It can come from melting ice, snow and rain. Let’s focus on your typical rainy day. As the water falls down it first wets the soil and as more rain falls, it then filters through the soil, hence becoming groundwater. The speed at which the water soaks through the ground depends on the the type of soil it is as well as the intensity and length of the storm. There are two zones that groundwater falls in. The unsaturated zone is the water just beneath the earth’s surface and the saturated zone is the area in which all the pores and rock fractures are filled with water. The top of the saturated zone is known as the water table, which can literally be hundreds of feet below the ground’s surface, hidden from the visible eye but playing a vital role in the sustenance of earth and living creatures.
  • 8. S P I R I T U A L S I G N I F I C A N C E Spiritually where does groundwater come from, what does it do for us and how does it sustain us in this season of drought? Two major sources of our spiritual groundwater comes from the Holy Spirit and Jesus Christ. Both Christ and the Holy Spirit come from God the Father and they are in fact one. “For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one,” ( I John 5: 7). Because they are one you may see similarities in the works they do for the saints but there are also distinct differences in the roles they play in our salvation.
  • 9. H O LY S P I R I T Take the Holy Spirit for example. We pray to God the Father to ask Him for the Holy Spirit. It is Christ who pours the Holy Spirit upon us as a rain falling down from heaven. Note the words of John the Baptist in Mark 1: 6-8 “And John was clothed with camel's hair, and with a girdle of a skin about his loins; and he did eat locusts and wild honey; And preached, saying, There cometh one mightier than I after me, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose. I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost.” We cannot see the actual rain but we instead see the spiritual effects within us. We can feel His presence.
  • 10. H O LY S P I R I T What are some of the works of the Holy Ghost? He convinces us of righteousness and causes us to repent for our sins, He teaches us the truth and He helps us develop skills and talents, enabling us to flourish in the word of God (St. John 16: 7 -13, Galatians 5: 22-25 and I Corinthians 12: 7-11). This spiritual rain is something that we receive while on this earth and in this flesh and it is known as the former rain moderately, (Joel 2: 23). Now why would it be called the former rain moderately? We receive this rain gradually and in measure according to God’s will. This rain may peak at different times in our life as we gain greater understanding of God’s word or develop skill and talents that aide in our spiritual exploits.
  • 11. T H E G R O U N D Now the ground or soil represents one’s heart. This is not hard to see if you consider the parable of the sower and the seed, (Matthew 13: 1-23). When rain filters through the soil beneath the surface that is liken to the Holy Spirit penetrating our hearts. That is how groundwater from the Spirit forms. The heart is the core of who an individual is and it is at the center of one’s will and desire. One will not obey God if it is not in their hearts to do it. Recall in Matthew 6: 21, “For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.”
  • 12. PA R A B L E O F T H E S O W E R & T H E S E E D If you go back to the parable of the sower and the seed, remember that the seed was planted in different types of ground but only took root and remained in the good ground. The seed represent’s Christ’s word. When the former rain moderately comes down upon us and filters through the soil or our hearts, it helps the seed of truth to take root within us. The water washes away the impurities in our hearts and circulates throughout our entire being so that a change can comes forth within us.
  • 13. J E S U S C H R I S T Lets discuss our Savior. When Jesus died on the cross, they pierced His side and both blood and water came out. In St. John 19: 34, “But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came there out blood and water,” and in I John 5: 6, This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood..” Once the blood and water fell to the ground, it brought forth grace to all mankind, penetrating the earth’s surface just as Christ penetrates our hearts.
  • 14. L I V I N G WAT E R S Therefore this water is also a form of spiritual groundwater, known as living waters in the scripture. See St. John 4: 10 & 14. “If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water. But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.”
  • 15. L I V I N G WAT E R S Note the words, “in him a well of water.” A well is a structure created in the ground in order to access none other than groundwater. And this well of water from Christ dwells within us, that we may continue to quench our thirst. So how do we obtain this water? We have to read the word, which is synonymous with Christ. When we study the Bible we consume not only His body, but His blood and His water. By doing so, His truth becomes a part of us so the we ultimately gain eternal life, (remember the words…. “well of later springing up into everlasting life”).
  • 16. WAT E R O F T H E S P I R I T & J E S U S And just like the Holy Spirit, when we consume the living waters of Christ it refreshes our spirit, cleanses sin and impurities from our heart and helps circulate and transport the truth throughout our entire being. Lets move on.
  • 17. WAT E R I N A S E A S O N O F D R O U G H T In order for a seed to continue to grow it needs daily access to water; however, in our area and especially in dryer more arid climates it does not rain everyday. That is why groundwater is so essential. From a spiritual standpoint, we live in a time of drought. What does this mean? This is the removal of God’s Spirit and truth from the sons of men. We can see a moral decay in today’s society with the increase in greed, racism, violence and sodomy. And it will only get worse as the stage is set for Babylon to fall.
  • 18. WAT E R I N A S E A S O N O F D R O U G H T But as the Father continues to remove His spirit and truth from the sons of men, it remains within His remnant. And it is the spiritual groundwater that helps us sustain everyday.
  • 19. J E S U S C H R I S T & T H E S P I R I T Think of what Christ and the Holy Spirit do for you on a daily basis. The Spirit is that small voice that is constantly directing you to righteousness and steering you away from sin. When you read the bible daily, that is Christ’s word and law that help you to stay on the right path. Both Christ and the Holy Spirit provide comfort and strength to you when you grow tired or wearied.
  • 20. J E S U S C H R I S T & T H E S P I R I T They speak to you through other people, that you may be edified in the word of God. And the list goes on. All of these things, help us to remain righteous, though the world around us becomes more and more wicked. That is how we are able to grow during this spiritual drought.
  • 21. C O N C L U S I O N A final point I would like to make. Recall, when I said that groundwater is invisible to the eye but it is still there. The seeds planted in the ground are not visible but they are still there. God’s people are hidden in this earth and scattered throughout. The world cannot see who the true children of God are nor can they see the works that Christ and the Holy Spirit are doing for us to prepare us for salvation. Not yet.
  • 22. C O N C L U S I O N You see we are liken to crops that are in the ground, reaping all the wonderful benefits of groundwater. But as crops we have not fully matured yet. We are not ready to be harvested. However, once the former and latter rain come in the last days, this will yield quick growth in God’s crops (children) and we will spring forth from the earth for the entire world to see. We will no longer be hidden. But until then, we remain hidden in the earth, taking in the groundwater of Spirit and our Savior, safely tucked away as the season of drought presses on. Amen