Day 37

Exodus 16-19.  “The Wilderness”

The Hebrews had just traveled two months, and over 100 miles out into the wilderness.  What the wilderness was to them I believe is something we can relate to well.  Their physical wilderness was also their spiritual and emotional wilderness.  It was the place where God continued to test them (see 16:4 and 17:7).
What is the wilderness?  It is a place where things are uncomfortable and unfamiliar.  It is a place where we are forced to rely on God.  It is a place of testing (faith, obedience, integrity, etc.).  It is a place we come out of stronger, and if not, then we may be spending more time in it.
Moses spent his time in the wilderness prior to the exodus of the Hebrews.  God was preparing his heart.  
We each need to spend our time in the wilderness as God prepares us for whatever task He has in store.  In the wilderness God presents us with challenges; changing our will, refining our character, developing our dependence on Him, and much more.

General Questions for each day:
Summarize the day’s Bible passage in your own words.
What thoughts, actions, attitudes or beliefs are addressed in the passage?
How is the Holy Spirit leading you to apply this passage to your life today?