SERVING GOD IN A DRY SEASON

When you look around at how hostile today’s culture has become toward God and biblical morality, it’s no surprise that we find ourselves in what feels like a spiritual drought. Yet the good news is this: even in seasons of dryness—whether physical or spiritual—God has a proven record of sustaining His people.

Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob all faced famine—yet they inherited God’s promises. Moses led Israel through a wilderness marked by scarcity. David poured out psalms during dry seasons of the soul. And it was in the midst of a prolonged drought that Elijah called down fire from heaven.

So, how should we serve God in times like these? Let’s reflect on what Scripture teaches about dry seasons:

1. A Dry Season is a Time to Repent

In Scripture, times of famine often awakened people to return to God in reverence and humility. If you find yourself in a dry season, pause and examine your heart. Is there sin you need to confess? An attitude you need to adjust? A habit you need to surrender? Repentance clears the ground so that God’s refreshing rain can fall again.

2. A Dry Season is a Time to Seek the Lord Fervently

Shallow devotion will not sustain you in a drought. Your survival—and fruitfulness—depends on how deeply you are willing to go with God. Jeremiah 17:8 paints a picture of the righteous:

“For he will be like a tree planted by the water, that extends its roots by a stream and will not fear when the heat comes; but its leaves will be green, and it will not be anxious in a year of drought nor cease to yield fruit.”

Instead of worrying about the future, extend your roots deeper into God’s Word and His presence. The deeper the roots, the stronger the tree.

3. A Dry Season is a Time to Worship Passionately

When life feels barren, worship becomes your lifeline. Don’t let discouragement rob you of praise. The prophet Habakkuk declared in the midst of Israel’s desolation:

“Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines… yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior.”

Your praise has the power to shift atmospheres, lift despair, and draw you into the joy of God’s presence—even when circumstances haven’t yet changed.

4. A Dry Season is a Time to Expect Supernatural Supply

The world’s economy may fail, but God’s kingdom economy never does. Psalm 37:19 reminds us:

“In times of disaster they will not wither; in days of famine they will enjoy plenty.”

It doesn’t make sense in the natural, but God specializes in provision that defies logic. Just as the widow’s oil continued to flow when everything else was dry, God can sustain and bless you in ways that confound the world’s systems. Lift your faith and expect His miraculous supply.

Conclusion

Dry seasons are not the end of the story—they are invitations to press deeper into God. Repent, seek Him fervently, worship passionately, and expect His supernatural provision. In the very place of drought, God can show Himself faithful, powerful, and present.