Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 4000 Creation » 4800 Natural and supernatural phenomena » 4815 drought » 4817 drought, spiritual Scripture indicates that believers, both as individuals and communities, may go through periods in which they fail to experience the refreshing and life-giving presence of God. One cause of such spiritual thirst is unbelief. Scripture also indicates ways in which this thirst may be relieved. Spiritual drought in unbelievers Psalm 68:6 See also Isaiah 29:7-8 The remedy for spiritual drought is to be found in Jesus Christ John 7:37-39 See also Isaiah 45:8; Isaiah 55:1; John 4:13-14; Titus 3:5-7; Revelation 22:17 The experience of spiritual drought in believers Psalm 63:1 See also Psalm 143:6; Ezekiel 19:10-14 The cause of spiritual drought in believers Unconfessed sin Psalm 32:3-4 See also Psalm 66:18; Isaiah 1:28-30 Spiritual depression Self-reliance Jeremiah 2:13 See also Jeremiah 17:5-6 God's judgment The remedy for spiritual drought in the lives of believers Through confession 1 John 1:8-9 See also Psalm 32:5; Psalm 51:12; 1 John 3:19-22 Through Scripture Psalm 1:2-3 See also Deuteronomy 32:1-2; Isaiah 55:10-11 Through Jesus Christ John 6:35 See also John 7:37-39; James 5:7-8 Through the Holy Spirit Isaiah 44:3 See also Isaiah 32:13-15; Romans 15:13 Finally in heaven See also
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