Gentle, Steady Growth

By: Kim Garrett

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Let My teaching fall on you like rain; let My speech settle like dew. Let My words fall like rain on tender grass, like gentle showers on your plants. Deuteronomy 32:2 (NLT)

Rain makes it harder to hear inside our homes, but a steady, quiet rain soaks deep into the soil. A gentle rain nourishes a plant's roots, but a hard, torrential downpour can't penetrate the ground. Instead, it just washes away, flowing toward the nearest drain. A gentle rain is quite relaxing, and it encourages us to contemplate our thoughts. With a good cup of coffee, my Bible, and my journal, I could sit for hours listening to the rhythmic beat of a rainstorm.

God Word is life, and He gave it to us in love; He gave it to us as a guidebook, so we wouldn't stumble around seeking Him blindly. God never intended for His teachings to cause fear or condemnation either... He is gentle and kind, and He designed us to know Him intimately. God uses His Word to reveal what is hidden and to give us clarity (Luke 8:17). Life's noises and distractions can pull us away from our quiet time, but when our thoughts are focused and our hearts are still, we'll understand God's Word much better.

Don't rush the time you spend with God. Just as a steady, gentle rain is slowly absorbed, God's Word penetrates our souls best when we take the time to reflect on its meaning. Then, the Holy Spirit will help us apply those spiritual truths to our everyday lives. With time, we'll be able to recognize our own spiritual growth; when we earnestly seek God, we will find Him! When we're spiritually hungry, God's Word will feed us. When the issues of life challenge us, God's Word will provide guidance and direction.

Seeds sprout and plants grow when they are nourished and watered. You and I are no different! When we are nourished by God's Word and we drink His living water, we will grow!

Gentle, steady growth...