Trust · 4 min read

The Wilderness Is Not a Mistake

"I am now going to allure her; I will lead her into the wilderness and speak tenderly to her."

Hosea 2:14

We tend to think the wilderness is a wrong turn. Scripture tells a different story: God himself leads people there, on purpose, to speak quietly to them.

The wilderness strips away what fed our pride and our distractions. Out there, his voice — once drowned out — finally has room.

If you find yourself in a quieter, harder place than you expected, you may be exactly where he is speaking tenderly.

Reflection question

What might God be saying to you that only this quieter season can let you hear?