Your Uncharted Wilderness
“Remember that these forty years the LORD your God led you all the way in the wilderness, so that he might humble you and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commandments.”
Deuteronomy 8:2
Ever feel like you’re wandering in circles and getting nowhere fast? When God’s people kept circling around in the desert, they literally got nowhere. At least on a map. But it was a different story for their hearts. Deuteronomy 8:2 describes God’s destination for his people; he says: “God led you all the way in the wilderness, so that he might humble you and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commandments.”
Friend, if you feel as though you’re slogging through uncharted wilderness and getting nowhere, it may be that God is testing you to see if you’ll keep his commands. Will you trust him and remain hopeful? Will you keep praying? Be obedient? Do not be like God’s people of old who kept complaining. Remember, you have a destination, and it is closeness and intimacy with your Savior, Jesus.
© Joni and Friends
31 Days Toward Intimacy with God
In this 31-day devotional, Joni leads you into green pastures of encouragement, and helps you through the twists and turns of disappointment with wisdom from God’s Word.
