by Charles R. Swindoll
I have directed you in the way of wisdom;
I have led you in upright paths.
Proverbs 4:11
The Hebrew word for "desert" is midbaar. It's from
the word dahbaar, meaning "to speak." Let me draw from that root term
and suggest that the desert is the place where God speaks, where He
communicates some of His most important messages to us. . . .
Your desert experience might involve caring for an ailing
family member or an elderly parent over an extended time, with no help at hand
and no relief in sight. Your sojourn in the dry lands might be a stubborn
physical condition that keeps you confined. It could be that deep soul-ache
that comes with an unfaithful spouse, or a rebellious teenager. . . .
Does God know? Does He understand?
He understands very well, my friend. After all, He's the One
who put you there. His schooling includes time in the wilderness. That's where
He gets our attention.
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