Why the Wilderness

Why the Wilderness

I hold the world in my hands. I hold the winds and the waves at my command and as you submit to me, I shall move the circumstances needed to bring you to the place I have promised. For you do not understand why things are shifting. You do not understand the discomfort that suddenly comes on you when I speak, but you will soon see why I have led you this way.
For I might have led you through the way of the wilderness, but it was to drown your Egyptians. I might have led you into a waterless place, but it was so that I could bring out water from a rock. I might have led you to a hungry place only to display my power, by dusting the ground with my provision.
Each time you are led into something impossible, know that I stand there to meet you with a miracle to overcome that impossibility. Do not fight my hand when I lead you into the wilderness then, for I am only answering your prayer. I do not want to provide for you while you are still experiencing the comforts of Egypt. Then the enemy would take the glory and your faith would not be increased.
Rather I lead you away into my presence. I take you to the mountain where the ground shakes and the mountain trembles and it is there that I reveal myself to you. So do not push against my direction. Do not struggle against the wilderness, but rather see it as a doorway to my blessing and unsurpassed power. It is here that you will find what you are seeking. So trust me. Trust that I am leading you as a Good Shepherd and intend to bring you to still waters and allow you to rest in an oasis. Press on a little further and soon you will see and know my child. Amen