Life in the Desert

Paint Mines Interpretive Park, Calhan, Colorado

For a person growing up surrounded by Douglas Fir, Cedar and Hemlock trees, the desert has been quite a change. It is tempting to say that the desert lacks life but that would be based on my past experiences of what life looks like.

The desert is filled with life.

"He turns a desert into pools of water, a parched land into springs of water." Psalm 107:35 English Standard Version

Now it's true that a trip through the Paint Mines is rather dry. There are no "pools of water" but what little water does fall on this land keeps it alive...and thriving.

Though we might compare our lives to that of a desert, God provides his water that brings life on this journey. Today you and I experience life because of the desert through which Jesus walked. On the cross Jesus cried, "I thirst." Because of his thirst you and I know the refreshing taste of his "springs of water"

I don't know what your desert looks like, but I know mine. May you find life in your desert through Jesus.

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