What Jesus Taught About Spiritual Droughts

July 11, 2025 OLAOLUWA AYOMIDE

Let’s be honest — there are times in our faith walk when everything feels dry. Prayer doesn’t come easily. Worship feels empty. We try to read the Bible, but the words don’t land. If you’ve been there (or maybe you’re there now), you’re not alone. In fact, Jesus actually taught us how to walk through those spiritually dry places.

Jesus Knew the Wilderness

Before Jesus began His public ministry, He was led into the wilderness. Not by accident — by the Spirit (Matthew 4:1). He fasted forty days, faced temptation, and was isolated. That season didn’t come because He had done something wrong. It came before the miracles, the teachings, and the crowds. That tells us something big: wilderness seasons, or spiritual droughts, can be part of God’s plan.

They might feel like silence, but they’re often preparation.

Truth Over Feelings

When Jesus was tempted, He responded with Scripture — not feelings. That’s something I’ve personally had to wrestle with during dry seasons. When everything feels off, it’s easy to assume something is wrong with our faith. But Jesus teaches us to lean on truth even when we don’t feel it.

If prayer feels cold or the Bible feels dry, keep going. Keep showing up. Faith isn’t always loud or emotional — sometimes it’s quiet, steady obedience.

He Offers Living Water

One of the most beautiful moments in the Gospels is when Jesus meets the Samaritan woman at the well (John 4). She’s tired — physically, emotionally, spiritually. Jesus tells her He can give her “living water” that will never run dry.

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This isn’t just about her. It’s for all of us. When our souls are parched, Jesus doesn’t hand us a to-do list. He offers Himself.

I’ve learned that no podcast, no playlist, no perfect church service can replace the living water that comes from sitting with Jesus. Even if it’s silent. Even if all I can say is, “Lord, I’m tired.”

Abide Anyway

In John 15, Jesus talks about vines and branches. He says if we remain in Him — abide — we’ll bear fruit. But what He doesn’t say is that we’ll always feel fruitful.

Sometimes remaining looks like waiting. Like reading Scripture and not “getting much.” Like praying with more questions than answers. But remaining means staying connected, even when it’s hard.

And honestly, that kind of faith — the gritty, dry-season kind — can be the most real.

If You’re There Right Now…

If this all feels close to home, let me say this: you’re not broken. You’re not a bad Christian. And you’re definitely not alone.

Jesus said, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled” (Matthew 5:6). That promise still stands. You may not feel full today, but keep hungering. Keep thirsting. The rain will come.