Evaporation

Recall that according to the water cycle, the storage of water in the atmosphere is driven by evaporation, which then provides the source for precipitation. However, in order to truly appreciate a cloudy sky one must examine how clouds form.

Clouds are a mass of liquid suspended in the atmosphere. As such, clouds are a visible manifestation of liquid. Therefore, within the water cycle clouds represent the accumulation of water in the sky.

But, in order for the water to be reach the sky it must be transported through evaporation. Scientifically speaking evaporation is explained as the process that transforms a liquid into a vapor or gas. However, in the field of meteorology, evaporation is the process that removes water from the earth so as to produce a cloudy sky.

As a review, remember that: 1) The miracle of the rain is water that is poured from the sky, 2) the clouds are water accumulated in the sky, and 3) the evaporation is the vehicle that moves water into the sky. This indicates that the essence of rain is merely the return of water once evaporated from the earth’s surface.

Here lies a reality of life. Consider the anticipated rainfall as our future experiences and the clouds as the representation of storage for those experiences. Now imagine that evaporation symbolizes the breath of our words traveling to heaven. The reality is that our experiences are the result of what we offer and declare in the midst of our environment.

The breath of our words produce will. That which we desperately wait for and is slow in coming will be the result of the expressions that you send to heaven. Consequently, any statement that is uttered will influence what is to come.

It would be easy to talk about biblical principles based on the power of words. But one of my favorite examples revolves around David, who is acclaimed for having a heart after God’s heart. One of the most famous episodes in the story of David is his encounter with Goliath. The most impressive moment is immediately before David throws the stone and declares the outcome of this faceoff (1 Samuel 17: 46). It was truly the breath of the David’s words that produced his victory.

Also, this is the same David that delights readers with his poetic language throughout the Psalms. David's poetry is indeed brilliant and comes to life in every word. But it is interesting that at the start of one of the deepest and richest expressions about the greatness of God, David writes, "My tongue is the pen of a skillful writer" (Psalm 45:1b).

It's stunning to think that the writer of a story is in control of the unfolding of every event and every last instance of the narrative. A writer has the ability to visualize a story from beginning to end. Ultimately, the power of the writer lies in his ability to create the conclusion.

Then, considering yourself as the writer of your own life, you can appreciate your potential to create a desired end. Be like the writer who has control over his story. Just as David writes, let your tongue be the tool that produces your story. Allow your words be the draft that produces good will for your life.

On account of words that are gone with the wind, consent to having a greater intention to offer the wind something worth being stored in heaven. Allow the breath of your words unite with the wind in order to produce clouds that attract the miracle of rain… (To be continued!)

Now, if you meditate on things that you are speaking within the last couple of hours, days, week, months or years, the question becomes what are you storing in heaven? Let this be a rhetorical question; however, feel free to offer any thoughts on the matter.