Deserts for Healing
Advent reminds us of a coming King. It also reminds us of the deserts we face. No doubt about it, finding healing in the desert seems like an impossible endeavor. Yet, this is exactly how Jesus was fully prepared for his earthly mission. The desert is where we find Christ’s healing power for life’s journey. How could this be possible?
1. Recognizing our need for God’s grace. (Romans 3:23) Without Christ’s death and resurrection, we have no access to salvation.
2. Losing our life. (Philippians 1:19-26).We can never know Christ’s healing by just trying harder, hiding our sin, and being isolated from the body of Christ.
3. Yielding to the Holy Spirit. (John 14:26) The Holy Spirit is our comforter to lead us through spiritual battles, conquering sin, learning through failure, and overcoming temptation. Our faith in God is strengthened as we learn to rely on the Holy Spirit’s comfort in the desert.
4. Gaining Christ’s perspective. (2 Corinthians 5:17) Spiritual maturity comes from a daily choice of depending on God and discovering His mission for our lives. Spiritual maturity helps us discover our role in the body of Christ.
Read Ephesians 4:17-32. Every desert in life’s journey is an opportunity to discover God’s healing power. Be careful to not let the good comforts of life rob you of knowing God’s comfort for everyday life. Then, you will discover THE coming King in the middle of a desert.