Freedom Calls

As children of the one true God, saved by Grace and Faith in Jesus Christ, we often find ourselves traversing the valley of Baca, a place of sorrow and affliction. 

Yet, it is in these very moments that we discover the profound truth of Psalm 84:6, 

“Who passing through the valley of Baca make it a well, the rain also filleth the pools.” 

The blessings of God can transform our struggles into sources of strength and encouragement for those who come after us.

The Wells of Others: A Source of Comfort

Charles Spurgeon, in his sermon on Psalm 84:6, notes that

 “the comfort obtained by one may often prove serviceable to another; just as wells would be used by the company who came after.” 

This truth is beautifully illustrated in the Psalms, where we find the writers pouring out their hearts to God, leaving behind a trail of hope and encouragement for future generations. As Spurgeon observes, 

“We read some book full of consolation, which is like Jonathan’s rod, dropping with honey. Ah! we think our brother has been here before us, and digged this well for us as well as for himself.”

The Sovereignty of God’s Blessings

As we dig our own wells, seeking comfort and guidance in times of need, we must remember that the blessings of God do not spring from our efforts alone. Rather, as Spurgeon reminds us, 

“heaven fills it with rain.” 

This truth is echoed by AW Tozer, who writes, 

“The Bible is not a book of human wisdom, but a book of divine revelation. It is not a book of human philosophy, but a book of divine truth.” 

Our labor is not in vain, but it is God who ultimately fills our wells with the water of life. Living water.  💦 

C.S. Lewis notes, “God made us: invented us as a man invents an engine. A car is made to run on gasoline, and it would not run properly on anything else. Now God designed the human machine to run on Himself” (Lewis, 1949).

The Refreshing Influence of God’s Grace

The concept of God’s blessings as rain is a powerful one, reminding us of the purity, refreshing influence, and vivifying power of His grace. As CS Lewis notes, 

“The great thing, if one can, is to stop regarding all the unpleasant things as interruptions of one’s ‘own’ or ‘real’ life. The truth is of course that what one calls the interruptions are precisely one’s real life – the life in which one is doing most real will.” 

God’s grace is not an interruption, but a divine infusion of life, transforming our struggles into opportunities for growth and service.

The Importance of Seeking God’s Smile

In our pursuit of comfort and guidance, we must never forget the importance of seeking God’s smile. 

As DL Moody reminds us, 

“The Bible is a book of promises, and it is the duty of every Christian to claim those promises.” 

Without the smile of heaven, our means and ordinances are as clouds without rain, and pools without water. Watchman Nee echoes this truth, writing,

 “The Christian life is not a matter of trying to live up to a certain standard, but of allowing the life of Christ to be lived out through us.”

As we journey through the valley of Baca, we are reminded that our struggles can become wells of comfort and encouragement for others.

May we dig our wells with diligence, seeking the blessings of God, and may our readers have showers of blessing as they seek to follow Christ. We will conclude with Spurgeon, 

“O God of love, open the windows of heaven and pour us out a blessing!” 

May we, as children of the one true God, saved by Grace and Faith in Jesus Christ, find comfort in the wells of others, and may our own wells be filled with the refreshing influence of God’s grace.

Scripture References

Psalm 84:6

Psalm 42:5

Psalm 119:50

Matthew 5:45

2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Supporting Quotes

Charles Spurgeon, “The Treasury of David”

AW Tozer, “The Pursuit of God”

CS Lewis, “The Problem of Pain”

DL Moody, “The Way to God”

Watchman Nee, “The Normal Christian Life”