When the mountaintop leads to the wilderness

Scripture: Matthew 3:16–4:1

Some of the most confusing moments in life come when the wilderness follows a spiritual high. Jesus Himself experienced this. After a powerful baptism and the Father’s affirmation, He was immediately led into the wilderness to be tested.

The wilderness doesn’t mean God has left you. Often, it’s where God solidifies what you already know about Him. It’s where faith moves from experience to dependence. Mountaintops reveal who God is; wilderness seasons reveal whether we trust Him.

If you find yourself wondering how life went from clarity to confusion so quickly, remember this: God often uses the wilderness not to punish us, but to deepen us.

Reflection:

Are you in a season where God may be strengthening your faith rather than removing your struggle?

Prayer:

Lord, help me trust that You are working even when life feels barren. Amen.