Genesis 1:28 And God blessed them, and God said unto them, be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moves upon the earth.
Currently, lake Mead, and lake Powell are sitting at their lowest level, because a system of replenishing is absent, for various reasons, therefore, if the water resources are not replenished in a timely manner, if outflow is greater than inflow, you will end up with the many problems we have today where states are scrambling to deal with dwindling reserves. It’s not rocket science; it’s basic math that should be applied to any resources God has blessed us with.
In other words, if you do not have a system in place to replenish or restore that which was used, it will just be a matter of time before your system implodes, if tough decisions, and choices are not made to stop the bleeding. God is more practical and down to earth than many people realize, and even though He won’t condemn us for our failures, He desires that we put systems in place that are sustainable. The Bible study for today will greatly help us in putting such systems in place.
Replenish meaning: To fill something again or to return it to its earlier level, size, or condition. To make full or complete again by adding back what has been used, lost, or consumed. So how did we get to where we are today, as far as the national and personal debt goes? Did it happen suddenly, or overnight, or is it the result of a series of choices and decisions which did not include the principle of replenishing?
Proverbs 18:9 He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!