The road snakes around for 30 miles. At the end of the road is a breathtaking view of the Seven Sacred Pools.
These pools were formed in the rocks and lava beds by rain rushing down the mountainside toward the Pacific Ocean. Originating high above in altitudes unseen because of the ever present rain clouds, the fresh water fell to the ground, first filling the highest pool.
When the top pool was full, the still-falling rain caused its contents to overflow and cascade into another pool down the mountain. As soon as that second pool filled up, it too overflowed into another one farther down the slope... and another ... and another... until the last and final pool poured its contents into the immensity of God's sea.
Think of the life you are seeking to live. These seven pools illustrate the fullness you and I can enjoy - and the far reaching impact we can have as we live according to our creator's plan.
Picture that top pool - high on the mountain, veiled in a cloudy mist, hidden from the sight of others.
Like that pool, we enjoy our hidden life with God, the private life we nurture in Him. Unseen by others, we are filled by God's Spirit as we dwell in His presence and drink from His Word.
In the Holy mist, He replenishes our dry souls until we are filled with His goodness. Then that fullness overflows down into the next pool, the heart of the person nearest and dearest to us.
What are your seven pools?
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