Psalm 133:3

Psalm 133:3

The dews of Hermon

There is a lovely statement in Zechariah 8:12 where the Lord promises to bless Jerusalem, “The seed will grow well, the vine will yield its fruit, the ground will produce its crops, and the heavens will drop their dew. I will give all these things as an inheritance to the remnant of this people.”

In a hot Mediterranean country like Israel where there is no rain, or very little rain during the summer months, the dew is vital for plants. The grain harvest is completed by Easter but vines, citrous fruits, olives and figs etc all have to survive weeks of drought and depend on cooler nights that help to produce a heavy dew in the morning hours. Mount Hermon is 343 km (217 miles) north of Jerusalem (or Zion), it is over 9,000 feet above sea level and is snow-capped throughout much of the year. The hot air from the land below, when meeting the cold air around the mountain produces dew, presumably through all seasons. This beautiful analogy is used to describe the anointing of Aaron as a priest and taken further it is a picture of the refreshing anointing that characterises true fellowship and togetherness amongst believers in Christ. The dew is analogous to the blessings of the Lord that are poured over His people. His love, care and attention, His protection and provision, the joy of His presence are just like the dews of Hermon! Those of us who know the Lord and who are refreshed daily by His Holy Spirit are truly anointed as His priests and are prepared for service in His Holy Temple – His church.

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