Soaked

This morning's weather may mean that some people get soaked through. I hope my shoes don't leak at all , but if they do, at least I possess another pair! But I was thinking about the preparations for making this year's batch of Christmas puddings. The first stage that many C Pud makers employ is to soak the dried fruit, which is the basis of the pudding, in brandy or some other flavoursome nectar. This cannot be done quickly - it takes time for the fruit to soak up the flavours and be changed. Do this too quickly, and the results are poor!
St. Paul, writing to his friends in Colossae, encourages them to be soaked in God's word - together. 'Let the message about Christ completely fill your lives, while you use all your wisdom to teach and instruct each other.' (Colossians 3.16) Many find that one result of being part of a 'word-soaked' community is that somehow when the need arises during the day, wisdom and counsel comes from others who are also 'word-soaked'. But it all starts with people like us committing to read and reflect - allowing God's word to soak deep within. That is worth it!
Best wishes,
Richard