Waters in the Wilderness

"Behold, I will do something new, now it will spring forth; will you not be aware of it? I will even make a roadway in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. The beasts of the field will glorify Me, the jackals and the ostriches, because I have given waters in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert, to give drink to My chosen people" (Isaiah 43:19-20 NASB).

So go right ahead, children of God—drink deeply of God’s goodness. Wade in the waters of His provision where deliverance and salvation flow. Even thank Him for the mountains, valleys, and storms because God is good all the time. Praise Him for the roads, rivers, springs, and fountains—and especially the waterfalls—knowing that what He did for the Israelites, He longs to do just for you.

"Do not fear, for I am with you; do not anxiously look about you for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand" (Isaiah 41:10 NASB).

"The afflicted and needy are seeking water, but there is none, and their tongue is parched with thirst; I, the Lord, will answer them, Myself, as the God of Israel I will not forsake them. I will open rivers on the bare heights and springs in the midst of the valleys; I will make the wilderness a pool of water and dry land fountains of water. I will put the cedar in the wilderness, the acacia and the myrtle and the olive tree; I will place the juniper in the desert together with the box tree and the cypress, that they may see and recognize, and consider and gain insight as well, that the hand of the Lord has done this, and the Holy One of Israel has created it" (Isaiah 41:17-20 NASB).

After our youngest son went to heaven, my husband and I visited a place in the North Carolina Mountains called Dry Falls which, in defiance of its name, was anything but dry. Before we could see it, we could hear the thundering roar of the rushing waters bursting forth over the edge of the vertical rock cliff. As we descended to its base, we could feel its force pounding the boulders below. These waters—breaking forth in the wilderness—had even carved out a stone pathway behind its cascading wall of water for travelers to cross over to the other side. Experiencing the magnificence of this waterfall, we could only imagine the God who made it. Its breathtaking symphony of power and sound silenced even the noise of our troubled thoughts. But through the roar of the many waters, we could hear the voice of God reassuring us that we would see His goodness breaking forth on our behalf. Encouraging us not to lose hope due to our limited perspective or lack of patience. Confirming that His plans are to prosper and not to harm us; to give us hope and a future. Reminding us that He is our Good Shepherd who cares for us and meets our every need. The One who fills our cups to overflowing with His eternal life and love. The One in whom there is no lack, whose river never runs dry. In Him is everything we need and more than we could ever imagine. He is our joy, our hope, our peace, our salvation, and the One who says to us,

If God promises to do all this, how much more will He do for You? We serve a mighty, loving God, able who is able, in Himself, to be all that we need. I urge you to put all your hope and trust in Him today—He will not disappoint you. He promises in His word,

Waters in the Wilderness

“For the Lord is good; His lovingkindness is everlasting and His faithfulness to all generations” (Psalm 100:5 NASB).

By, Ginger E. Mosher

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