In the beginning God created the sky and the earth. The earth was empty and had no form. Darkness covered the ocean, and God’s Spirit was moving over the water. Then God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. God saw that the light was good, so he divided the light from the darkness. God named the light “day” and the darkness “night.” Evening passed, and morning came. This was the first day. Then God said, “Let there be something to divide the water in two.” So God made the air and placed some of the water above the air and some below it. God named the air “sky.” Evening passed, and morning came. This was the second day. Then God said, “Let the water under the sky be gathered together so the dry land will appear.” And it happened. God named the dry land “earth” and the water that was gathered together “seas.” God saw that this was good. Genesis 1:1-9

We don’t proceed into God’s Word long before we find water. It’s foundational to the earth. It’s foundational to our lives. About 70% of the earth’s surface is water, and about 60% of the human body is composed of water. Water nourishes us. It provides a shock absorber system for us. It contains life-sustaining oxygen. It helps us move. We wouldn’t survive without water.

We often think of man being the dust of the earth, but before the dust was formed, water existed. God knew to separate the water so that the water above and the water below would cycle to nourish the earth. God keeps the earth nourished so we can be nourished. Our water supply is refreshed with rain. Our crops grow with rain. We’re not limited to the water supply we see. God provides a system to refresh and nourish us.

Aren’t you glad God pays attention to details? His plan was clear to him as he hovered over the formless earth. He knew at that time where you would live and when you’d be born. He knew your needs and struggles. He provides for your needs and for many of your wants. Praise him for knowing all and providing for you today.

Live It! Sip on water throughout the day today. Unless there is a medical reason you shouldn’t, sip only on water for the entire day. You don’t need to gulp. Simply sip consistently. With each swallow, let God remind you of how he fills you. He doesn’t leave you parched. He will always fill any space you invite him into. Your capacity for God is much higher than you might expect. Let him soak into every part of your heart, mind, body, and soul.