The Journey included walking through the Wilderness to possess the Promise Land.
Yet the Wilderness was not without His presence and provision - a cloud and pillar of fire to guide their steps - to keep them cool in the day and warm at night.
But they grumbled and wanted to go back to Egypt. To slavery. To a place where the heavy loads would never cease.
How often do we follow their example? We want to go back to relying on our own strength, reputation, and finances, rather than resting and trusting in God's provision, presence, and love. Yet by depending on ourselves, we create unwanted stress, worry, and fear. We tirelessly strive to get out from under this heavy burden, but the moment God brings us to a place where we must rely on Him, we beg Him to allow us to go back. Yet God knows that when we learn to trust Him, it brings us the greatest freedom we could ever have.
May we believe that He WILL sustain us in the Wilderness, and that we will find FREEDOM in letting go of control.
