Streams in the Desert

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Description

Written by L. B. Cowman, a pioneer missionary to Japan and China, Streams in the Desert has become one of the most dearly loved, best-selling devotionals since its first publication in 1925. Filled with insight into the richness of God's provision and the purpose of his plan, this enduring classic has encouraged and inspired generations of Christians. Recently edited by James Reimann, this updated edition brings the wisdom of the past into the language of today.

Streams in the Desert contains 366 daily readings, a collection of prayerful meditations, Christian writings, and God's written promises in both prose and poetry.

Sample Text

My peace I give you. John 14:27

Two painters were once asked to paint a picture illustrating his own idea of rest. The first chose for his scene a quiet, lonely lake, nestled among mountains far away. The second, using swift, broad strokes on his canvas, painted a thundering waterfall. Beneath the falls grew a fragile birch tree, bending over the foam. On its branches, nearly wet with the spray from the falls, sat a robin on its nest.

The first painting was simply a picture of stagnation and inactivity. The second, however, depicted rest.

Outwardly, Christ endured one of the most troubled lives ever lived. Storms and turmoil, turmoil and storms—wave after wave broke over Him until His worn body was laid in the tomb. Yet His inner life was as smooth as a sea of glass, and a great calm was always there.

Anyone could have gone to Him at any time and found rest. Even as the human bloodhounds were dogging Him in the streets of Jerusalem, He turned to His disciples, offering them a final legacy: “My peace.”

Rest is not some holy feeling that comes upon us in church. It is a state of calm rising from a heart deeply and firmly established in God.
Henry Drummond

My peace I give in times of deepest grief,
Imparting calm and trust and My relief.

My peace I give when prayer seems lost, unheard;
Know that My promises are ever in My Word.

My peace I give when you are left alone—
The nightingale at night has sweetest tone.

My peace I give in times of utter loss,
The way of glory leads right to the cross.

My peace I give when enemies will blame,
Your fellowship is sweet through cruel shame.

My peace I give in agony and sweat,
For My own brow with bloody drops was wet.

My peace I give when nearest friend betrays—
Peace that is merged in love, and for them prays.

My peace I give when there's but death for thee—
The gateway is the cross to get to Me.

L. S. P.

Selected text from Streams in the Desert, Copyright (c) 1997 by The Zondervan Corporation. This updated edition is based on the original text of Streams in the Desert Copyright 1925, 1953 and 1965 by Cowman Publications, Inc. and Copyright (c) 1996 by The Zondervan Corporation. Used by permission. All Rights Reserved.

About the Author(s)

L. B. (Mrs. Charles E.) Cowman worked as a pioneer missionary with her husband in Japan and China from 1901 to 1917. When Mr. Cowman's poor health forced the couple to return to the United States, Mrs. Cowman turned her attention to caring for her husband until his death six years later. Out of Mrs. Cowman's experiences and heartbreak arose Streams in the Desert.

James Reimann is a past chairman of the Christian Booksellers Association and the former owner of one of the largest, most successful bookstores in the country. He currently works as a writer and Christian retailing executive. His updated edition of My Utmost for His Highest has sold over one million copies since 1992.

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