October 5

At God's Bidding

Then the remnant of Jacob will be in the midst of many peoples like dew from the LORD, like showers on the grass, which do not wait for man or linger for mankind. — Mic 5:7 BSB

If this was true for literal Israel, it is even more true for spiritual Israel—the believers who make up the people of God. When saints live as they should, they become an incalculable blessing to those around them.

They are like dew, quietly and gently refreshing everyone nearby. Without making a big show, they bring life, growth, and joy to those they encounter. They come fresh from heaven, shining like diamonds in the sun. Godly men and women attend to even the smallest and weakest until every “blade of grass” is nourished. As individuals, they may seem insignificant, but together, they are more than sufficient for God’s purposes of love. Dew drops can refresh entire fields. Lord, make us like the dew!

God’s people are also like rain, sent by God without needing anyone’s permission. They work for God whether people desire it or not, just as rain doesn’t ask for approval before falling. Lord, make us bold and free in Your service, wherever we are placed.