https://odb.org/MY/2023/07/14/deep-waters
When we think of deep waters, we think of dependency on God. This is because even if we know how to swim, we can’t in the natural swim for long in deep waters. If we could float and thread water, our strength is still not unlimitless as we are essentially land animals, not marine creatures. We will sink and do not have the ability to breathe in water. So, in deep waters, without help, we will eventually drown.
But when Solomon wrote Proverbs 20:5 – the purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but the one who has insight draws them out – he meant it in a different light. It means that we keep some things very deep inside us, and sometimes, only the wise or wise counselling can draw them out and achieve resolution, closure, and healing.
The recent passing of the well-known and well-liked Asian pop star, Coco Lee, had devastated many fans and non-fans alike. She was always so happy and jovial, always positive, always working hard. Yet deep inside her, she had issues, and those issues led to depression that ultimately took her life. Such a bubbly and sassy character, and yet she was lost and drowned in the deep waters of depression, sorrow, and sadness.
I think we should talk openly about the deeper things that bother us. Confide with someone – our spouse, a leader in our church, our cell group members, a close friend. Someone we trust. Sometimes, talking about things and bringing things out in the open liberates our hearts and prevents us from being crushed from inside out. If really there is no one, share our hearts out to the Lord. Jesus will be our listener and comforter.
As a friend and brother or sister in Christ or even as a spouse, we must never dismiss depression and its devastating effects. Never allow it to set in or take root because it could well sap one’s will and desire to live. It is dangerous, and we must allow the person we love room to ventilate and speak out. That is why it requires wisdom to draw things out from the deep waters of a person’s soul. It requires insight and wisdom. We could also pray that God will intervene. Ultimately, we need to bring those things out so that there would be closure and healing in our souls.
Ronnie's Thoughts 