Have you ever felt “stranded in the desert place”? At one time or another, we all go through ‘dry spots’. It’s sort of likened to the feeling of being swallowed up by a black hole. It’s a lonely place to be! Isolation often becomes a good friend when good friends are hard to find.
During these times, we must be on guard! Satan wants us to stay there, to convince us that no one cares, to become weak and grow weary, and to tempt us into giving up on God. If we allow him entrance into our minds, his strongholds will grab us by the throats and slowly squeeze until theres no air left in us.
Our faith in God is what carries us through these times. If we stand firm on Gods Word – His promises and instructions – we will find, every time, that our wondering through the desert will end. He will direct us back onto the path of righteousness – His path. As we journey along, if we put all of our trust in Him, he will strengthen us. He will hear our cries, as our faith reaches up to Him, He will strengthen us, giving us power and covering us in His love.
The best way to increase our faith is by feeding on (reading and knowing) what Gods Word is; keeping it flowing through us like a fresh spring of living water (John 7:38). Then, we will be able to stand firm on His Word successfully – and in doing so, we will be able to defeat Satan’s schemes. By praising God through all things and continually quoting the Word over every situation, not wavering in doubt, un- belief, or dis-belief, we will be able to overcome the enemies strongholds and He will deliver us.
We are told, in Isaiah 40:28-31(amp)…”Have you not known? Have you not heard? The everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, does not faint or grow weary; there is no searching of His understanding. He gives power to the faint and weary, and to him who has no might He increases strength [causing it to multiply and making it to abound]. Even youths shall faint and be weary, and [selected] young men shall feebly stumble and fall exhausted; But those who wait for the Lord [who expect, look for, and hope in Him] shall change and renew their strength and power; they shall lift their wings and mount up [close to God] as eagles [mount up to the sun]; they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint or become tired.”
WAKE UP.... 