The world can be a cruel and lonely place, tempting us and beckoning us deeper to the darkness. Wilderness is considered to be desolate, uninhabitable, and barren like a wasteland. Going through the wilderness isn't about who can cut down the most trees figuratively, it is about passing the test. It is not something to be feared, for the test God has prepared for you, he has already given you victory over. It is not surviving the physical manifestation of our trials that changes us, but rather the emotional growth and spiritual rebirth that can only be found when you venture out unto the wilderness.
I know the journey will be long, will be difficult and I will want to quit long before I reach the finish line - which now that I think about it, I don't think there IS a finish line with wilderness, God just brings you in and out of it; for me, I think the part is the thing I need to be reminded of, is that old saying "if God'll bring you to it, he'll bring you through it".. yes God WILL bring me through this wilderness and I will be a better person, a stronger woman, and have more faith because of it.
No comments:
Post a Comment