Often when we are filled with the Spirit we think we will
be led to do something great, or least something good because we are close to
God. Yet there are times when … as found in Luke 4, God's Spirit leads us into the
desert and times of testing.
It
is during these times that we must remember to trust God's leading. This
passage goes on to give us the keys to doing this. When in those desert times
remember God is with us, He led us there, and we must keep our focus on Him and
His Word. Keep going to the Scriptures, they are our strength, encouragement and
defense. Also remember that these times of testing in the desert are times of
preparation for ministry. So let God prepare you for what He has planned for
you to do next. Without these desert times we will never be ready to be used by
Him.
