Wilderness

March 21st – Matthew 4:1

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Matthew 4:11

The wilderness was dry, the heat relentless, and hunger gnawed at His body. The Lord had been forty days without food and alone in the silence when the Enemy came whispering lies. “If You are the Son of God…” the tempter sneered, twisting truth, offering empty promises. Jesus, fully God yet fully man, felt the weight of exhaustion, the ache of hunger, and the sting of loneliness.

But He did not waver. He did not need to prove Himself. He knew the voice of His Father, and He clung to the truth of Scripture. “It is written…” The words of life and a sword against the lies. Temptation comes to us all, often in our weakest moments, whispering doubts, offering shortcuts, making sin look sweet. But Jesus showed us the way. When we are tempted, we fight not with our strength, but with God’s Word. We do not argue with the Enemy, we stand firm in truth. We remember who we are and whose we are. The wilderness is not the end. The trial is not forever. And when we resist, when we trust God’s promises over the Enemy’s lies, we walk in victory, just as Jesus did.

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March 16th – Deuteronomy 8:2

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Deuteronomy 8:2

Wandering through the wilderness seasons of life can feel endless. Like every step is heavy, every prayer unanswered, every hope just out of reach. We can’t help but wonder if God sees us, hears us, and if He’ll ever lead us. out. But Deuteronomy 8:2 reminds us that the wilderness isn’t meant to destroy us. It’s meant to humble us, test, and grow us. God uses these seasons to reveal what’s really in our hearts, to teach us dependence on Him, and to refine our faith.

It’s in the waiting, in the stretching, in the breaking that we learn He alone is our provider, our strength, our sustainer. Maybe you feel stuck, lost, or uncertain of what’s ahead. But take heart. Remember, the wilderness is not your final destination. Just as God led His people out of the desert and into the Promised Land, He is leading you forward too. He takes our wandering and turns it into wisdom. He takes our trials and turns them into testimonies. The road may not be easy, but God is with us every step, preparing us for the victory ahead. Trust Him. He is faithful, and He will never leave us in the wilderness forever.

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March 6th – Exodus 16:4

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Exodus 16:4

Exodus 16:4 says, “Then the Lord said to Moses, ‘I will rain down bread from heaven for you.’” The Israelites were hungry, desperate, and unsure how they would survive in the wilderness. But God had a plan, they just didn’t see it yet. He provided for them in a way they never expected, sending manna from heaven, enough for each day. And isn’t that just how God works? I saw this firsthand with my son. After filling out countless job applications, facing rejection after rejection, he finally got a job. But it wasn’t the job he wanted, and honestly, it wasn’t what we had hoped for either. Still, we trusted that God was providing, even if it wasn’t how we imagined. And you know what? That job turned out to be even better than anything we could have asked for. It wasn’t our plan, it was God’s, and His plan was so much better. Sometimes we expect God to provide in a certain way, on our timeline, according to our expectations. But He sees what we don’t. He knows exactly what we need, and He shows up in ways that often surprise us. Just like the manna in the wilderness, His provision is always enough, always on time, and always better than we could have imagined.

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September 7th – Isaiah 43:19

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Isaiah 43:19

“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”

Of the many tools of the Enemy, one is his ability to constantly remind us of our past mistakes. And he does so with the goal of keeping us from the forgiveness and grace offered through Jesus. That’s why it’s vital that as Christian’s, we know the difference between healthy remorse that leads to positive change and unproductive regret. And more importantly to remember the promises of God. Including making a, “way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” This means that no matter what we face, God has the power to provide a path forward. And we can trust in His ability to lead us through life’s wilderness moments and to quench our spiritual thirst in times of drought. The Lord invites us to let go of past regrets and be open to new beginnings. And He calls us to remain hopeful, knowing that He is continually working for our good, even when we can’t see it. This in turn inspires us to face life’s challenges with faith. Fully believing that God can transform even the most barren situations into opportunities for growth, purpose, and renewal.

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January 27th – Matthew 4:1

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Matthew 4:1

The Bible teaches that Jesus is both fully man and fully God. And it was the flesh side of the Lord that Satan was targeting. Like us, Jesus felt hunger, loneliness, and hardship. Yet instead of those feelings leading Him to sin, the Lord stood on the Word of God to stop the enemy in His tracks. And when we too stand on God’s Word, we can have that same victory over temptation. For when we resist the devil by turning to God, the devil will run from us. (James 4:7) So why did the Enemy start a losing battle? I’m reminded of the old saying, “Give the devil his due, but don’t overpay him.” While Satan is many things, the one thing he is not, is God. That means he isn’t omniscient. He doesn’t know the future, nor has he ever. And his failed efforts show us how rebelling against the will of God only leads to failure and destruction.

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Drawing Near To God – Deuteronomy 1-4

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Deuteronomy 1-4 

For forty years Israel had been wandering in the wilderness. Now before finally entering the promised land, Moses, who is 120 years old, gives the people a series of messages. In them he reiterates the importance of complete obedience to God, the consequences of choosing not to, and most of all to remember each step of their walk with Him. …

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April 20th – John 1:29

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John 1:29

As cousin to Jesus, John the Baptist was a godly man in his own right. Preaching and baptizing in the wilderness of Judea, John spent his life preparing for the arrival of his Savior. So imagine his joy when John saw Jesus at the Jordan river, knowing He was the promised Messiah. The Son of the great Almighty, who came to take away the sins of the world. For more than just a Friend, Teacher, or Prophet, Jesus is the Lamb of God, who out of His perfect love, gave His life to be our sacrificial substitute. His precious blood paid our sin debt in full, giving us access to the Father, and providing us with life eternal.

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