The desert could be a beautiful place to visit. The rock formations, all the sand and the big blue sky are worth a visit once in a while. I wouldn't want to live there but I would mind a visit, especially during the winter months. But there is one thing that depresses me about the desert, it lacks the evidence of vitality and life. It actually looks dead to me. Not a place I would want to establish a farm, that's for sure. Very little would grow in that environment. So why would God want to take us to the desert?
Hosea 2:14 (http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hosea%202&version=NIV1984) says, "Therefore I am now going to allure her; I will lead her into the desert and speak tenderly to her."
In the desert, we find that all the distractions are removed. There is little internet connection, little cell phone reception, no outlets to recharge laptops and Ipods, and miles of loneliness. We are forced to slow down in the desert and actually listen to God.
What does God want to say to you right now? Are there too many distractions that cause you to miss His whisper? Get alone with your bible, away from the distractions and listen to God Word today.
