What I know about the Wilderness…

God’s power flows through faithful people, those who are faithful in the wilderness as well as in the Promised Land. (Joyce Meyer)

We’ve all been in a wilderness of one sort or another. In fact, I’d say I probably find myself there at least once a year!  Sometimes they are brief periods of dissatisfaction or disappointment; other times they knock the wind out of my sails and make me question who I am, Who God is, and what I really believe. I’m sure you can relate.

I was thinking about what I know about those desert moments:

• It can be preparation for a new season of service, lifestyle, or ministry.
• It may be a breaking away from old habits or addictions.
• You are caught between what was and what will soon be.
• Crutches will be removed or destroyed and God will be your only support.
• The past will look inviting; at least going back would be some movement.
• You can only live one day at a time–as you won’t know what tomorrow will bring.
• You may feel a loss of control, like you are facing the impossible, and like nothing is ever going to change.
• You may even be tempted to give up or think you missed God somewhere along the way.
• To survive the wilderness, you must get your eyes off the circumstances and onto God.

Which of these speaks most to you in YOUR Wilderness?