Narrative Lectionary Key Verse for Today
“You make springs gush forth in the valleys;
they flow between the hills,
giving drink to every wild animal.”
NL Daily Devotion for Wednesday, January 12, 2022
by R. M. Fergus, Clergy Stuff
Water is life. About 71% of the earth is covered with it. Up to 60% of the human body is made up of it. A person can’t last more than 3 days without it. Truly, it is a gift from God. And not just to us, but to “every wild animal.” God cares deeply for all of God’s creation, and water is a critical part of it.
Yet the world over, water is in jeopardy. There are millions of tons of plastic in the ocean, killing wildlife. Almost 900 million people don’t have access to clean water. Industries all over the globe pump all kinds of poison waste into rivers and other water sources. Even in the U.S., where most of us take our water for granted, there are half a million people without complete plumbing and a growing infrastructure crisis in public water systems nationwide.
God has made springs gush forth in the valleys to give drink to all of creation. In love and gratitude, we are called to reclaim, protect, and preserve that water on behalf of the world.
Have I reflected on my water use lately? Are there things I can be doing to help with the water crisis?