Parched Places

Isaiah 58:11

"The Lord will guide you continually,
   and satisfy your needs in parched places,
   and make your bones strong;
and you shall be like a watered garden,
   like a spring of water,
   whose waters never fail."

I was interested in the two fighting images in this scripture of "parched places" and a "watered garden".  Then, I did some research.  There are springs than can turn parched places into watered gardens.  

In fact, these watered gardens in deserts are incredibly important.  According to the Desert Landscape Conservation Cooperative, "Spring waters support an extensive array of microbial, plant and animal species, including many native and endangered species. Over 10% of the endangered species in the US depend on springs for their survival."  

God keeps us watered in dry places, and strengthens us for our tasks.  And as we become like watered gardens, we are able to share home, shade, and provision for others.  Where is God guiding you?  What needs are God satisfying?  How are your bones being strengthened right now?  Who are you sharing your provision with?