WILDERNESS: The Reason for the Wilderness
In order for us to become the fullness of his presence in the world he will transform our sin-sick broken nature to become like his love-filled holy nature.
In order for us to become the fullness of his presence in the world he will transform our sin-sick broken nature to become like his love-filled holy nature.
We are often seduced into becoming practical polytheists—placing God on the shelf alongside every other idol giving shape and meaning to our lives.
When we look back over our lives we need to see a trail of altars which serve as the pillars of our autobiography and way-finders for those coming in our wake.
Deliverance must be followed by discipleship. We witness the order of the Kingdom as we are discipled into the lifestyle of the King.
We need the Lord to heal our will, which we have exercised unsuccessfully and to the point of futility in overcoming bad habits.