In the vast array of God's creation, dew stands as a remarkable example of His infinite wisdom. Dew is a deposit of water droplets formed at night by the condensation of water vapor from the air onto the surface of objects exposed to the sky. It occurs on clear nights when the air is calm or winds are light, as objects cool faster than the surrounding air, causing water vapor to condense and cover them. Dew may also be drawn from the ground, and in colder conditions, it can form as hoarfrost when the air temperature reaches freezing. Across various regions of the world, dewfall is a common phenomenon, experienced by most areas except perhaps the frigid Arctic. In wilderness areas like Palestine and Syria, dewfall is essential for sustaining vegetation and animal life, especially from April to October when rainfall is scarce. Without this daily source of water, plants absorb the life-giving substance through their leaves to survive until the latter rains in autumn. Scientists estimate that dewfall can amount to as much as 3/100ths of an inch per night and up to three inches annually in some regions. Dew serves as a powerful symbol in Scripture, representing blessings, favor, prosperity, resurrection, long life, and the way an army or God covers the earth. However, God also speaks of withholding dew, akin to withholding rain, as a sign of His judgment or the removal of His presence. In Deuteronomy 32:2, God equates His teaching to rain and dew, describing how His speech distills as dew to cover the earth with truth. When this dew is withheld, it signifies a spiritual drought, a time when His truth and instruction are not as readily available. In survival contexts, dew becomes a literal lifeline, as seen in arid deserts where collecting dew provides essential drinking water. Without the spiritual dew of heaven from God, survival in a challenging world becomes impossible. Though a drought may persist, God promises through Hosea that He will eventually pour out His knowledge and blessings once again. Until then, we must drink in every drop of His truth to endure.

Sheep can survive for months without drinking from a pool if they eat grass with dew on it in the morning. This practice allows them to live in good health, though they may not thrive. The example of Jesus rising early, as mentioned in Mark 1:35, suggests that beginning the day with God's Word, while the mind is fresh, is beneficial. This is likened to a sheep eating dew-covered grass, indicating a practical approach to spiritual nourishment and success.