There has been a real concern for much needed rain in the Southeastern region of the United States. One man working in a yard this week called out to me as I walked and asked me to pray for rain! We did that Sunday at church and will continue to ask for the clouds to gather.  

There is another dryness that concerns me. That is the lack of tears among God’s people in intercession. Dry eyes and dry souls often cause us to remain unmoved for the things of God. Paul had tears in his ministry. In the 20th chapter of Acts we find the great apostle crying. In 20:19 we see his service tears. He spoke of the work he had done with humility and many tears. As you serve you will often weep for souls and renewal. Then in 20:31 he spoke of preaching tears. He reminded the Ephesians he had warned them for three years night and day with tears. As he taught and proclaimed he did so with a broken heart full of tears. Then in 20:37 he spoke of farewell tears. As he was set out to leave the people, he loved they all wept bitterly and kissed one another. Those tears of fellowship and memory were joyous, yet bittersweet.   

 As you pray and work do not be afraid of tears. Some say real men don’t cry. Paul certainly took exception to that thought. When you go forth sowing the precious seed of tears you will indeed come again rejoicing. 

Pastor Ted Traylor