Have you ever noticed the spiritual dry seasons in your life? Dry... without rain... without a flood of anything except monotany. For me, the dry times are periods when new revelation just doesn't come. I don't know if it's me or the Teacher that slacks off during these times, but I often wonder about the purpose.
It's during these times when temptations seem the most fierce. Or perhaps the bad news seems especially bad. Depression always seems right around the corner.
It's a yoke. How do you break it?
Understand that there are times when the Teacher tests us - and He remains silent while we take the test. That helps, some. Knowing is half the battle, right?
Other times... I don't think it's the Teacher... I think it's me. What's got me so tied up that I'm not focusing? Life. Don't listen to the enemy... he lies.
Eat the bread of the Word, and after a while, your neck will swell and the yoke breaks. Hold out for it - be patient. Often the first rain after a dry spell is a really gully-washer. That is becoming more and more the case as I get older. If I wait for it... it comes in FLOODS. Rejuvenation. Fresh air.. nooma... mannah.
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I know that the Encounter left me with such a spiritual high in the Lord. Coming back to the house and workplace to share some of my experience was great! I know a few guys that are likely to join me in March (or when the next Encounter is).
The Encounter was a "gully washer". Your reference on how we sometimes are spiritually dry reminded me of how sand absorbs water so quickly, as one who truly thirsts for the Lord. Quickly enough the water has drained through and the sand is dry once more. Losing sight of Him, or sometimes tripping over the influences the world has to offer (which I am guilty of) can lead to a "dryness" in our spirit. The Lord is faithful and is always near by and for that, I am truly thankful.
Sand can NEVER be dry if water is constantly raining down on it :). Praise the great "I Am", that He loves us beyond measure and is our refuge when we are weary and our living water when we are thirsty.
God bless you all,
~Samuel
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