out of the ordinary | things around the house

God frequently works through the ordinary. Through them he shares something of his love for us and reveals elements of his redemption plan. In this devotional series we look at some of the ordinary things Jesus would have encountered as he journeyed towards the cross. Today, we're thinking about wells and buckets. Holy Spirit, will you reveal something extraordinary. Amen.

With joy you will drink deeply from the fountain of salvation! In that wonderful day you will sing: Thank the Lord! Praise his name! Tell the nations what he has done. Let them know how mighty he is! Sing to the Lord, for he has done wonderful things. Make known his praise around the world. Let all the people of Jerusalem shout his praise with joy! Isaiah 12: 3-6, NLT

We had to have a new fence installed (there is a long back story involving a dog we rescued, but that is for another day!) and decided we would open up the view to the field at the back of our garden. This meant clearing a great many tress, shrubs, and undergrowth and in the process we discovered we have a well in our garden! It shouldn’t have come as a surprise since our house was build in the early 1700s long before mains water was available, but it was still an exciting moment when we found it.

This made me think a lot about the things that can be under our noses but out of sight for a long time before we discover them. I wonder if for some of you during this Lent season the Father has been speaking about clearing things out of the way so he can open up a new view to you. Or perhaps he had been leading you to investigate an aspect of his character or an area of ministry you’ve never considered before. Or maybe he knows you just need to find a well and be excited and refreshed.

The next step with our well is to prize off the huge slab that has closed it off to the world for the last few centuries. Then we will throw a bucket down to see what’s down there. It feels like an adventure waiting to be had. Perhaps the Holy Spirit is inviting you on an adventure, too. Grab a bucket!

Let's pray
Lord, I am ready for a new view, an adventure, some refreshing. I am picking up my bucket, throwing it into the well and seeing what you put in it. Thank you that I know it will be full to overflowing with blessing. In Jesus' name. Amen.