One of the highlights of the recent Global Leadership Summit was a simple talk by a young pastor named Steven Furtick. The most powerful part of his presentation was an account from the Bible that describes a wonderful miracle. In this week’s Message About Purpose and Strategy, I’ll call your attention to this passage. It is in 2 Kings 3:9-20. Check it out. The people were in desperate need for water and God’s Word came with the odd message: “Make this valley full of ditches.” I’ll tell you, if I’m thirsty, that last thing I want to do is to swing a pick into dry dirt under the hot sun! God was planning on blessing them with rain, but he told them to get ready to receive the miracle. People are responsible to do their part, but they are dependent upon God to do his part. Only God can send the rain. Let’s get ready for the blessing of God. 3:17,18 - “For this is what the Lord says: You will see neither wind nor rain, yet this valley will be filled with water… This is an easy thing in the eyes of the Lord….” We can learn more about techniques and become more efficient, but ultimately, we are reliant upon God to accomplish what only he can do. While we wait for revival, let’s get ready by digging some ditches.