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Isaiah 58:11 Β· KJV

"And the LORD shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not."

King James Version

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Passage Context

9Then shalt thou call, and the LORD shall answer; thou shalt cry, and he shall say, Here I am. If thou take away from the midst of thee the yoke, the putting forth of the finger, and speaking vanity;
10And if thou draw out thy soul to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted soul; then shall thy light rise in obscurity, and thy darkness be as the noonday:
11And the LORD shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not.
12And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places: thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in.
13If thou turn away thy foot from the sabbath, from doing thy pleasure on my holy day; and call the sabbath a delight, the holy of the LORD, honourable; and shalt honour him, not doing thine own ways, nor finding thine own pleasure, nor speaking thine own words:

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Reflection Questions

1

How do I seek God's guidance in difficult times?

2

What does it mean for my soul to be satisfied?

3

When have I felt like a 'watered garden'?

Life Application

spiritual growth

Engage in regular prayer and meditation to seek God's guidance.

resilience

Find ways to nurture your spirit during challenging times, such as through nature or community.

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

The promise of continual guidance and satisfaction reflects the teachings of Jesus, who offers living water and sustenance for the soul.

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