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The Lord has shown me many things concerning the wildernesses that we all face at some point in our lives. But as I was talking to my friend Matt the other day he asked me, “I think I’m coming out of a wilderness. What happens next?”
When Matt asked that question I was a little stumped and had to answer, “I don’t completely know.” But as we sat there contemplating the question, my mind exploded with revelation about his inquiry, and the Lord put a simple phrase into my mind, “Now what?”
Since I’ve had many thoughts about the question, and contemplating on Song of Songs 8:5-7 has given me deeper revelation. That passage says,
“Who is this coming up from the wilderness
Leaning on her beloved?
Beneath the apple tree I awakened you;
There your mother was in labor with you,
There she was in labor and gave you birth.
Put me like a seal over your heart,
Like a seal on your arm.
For love is as strong as death,
Jealousy is as severe as Sheol;
Its flashes are flashes of fire,
The very flame of the Lord.
Many waters cannot quench love,
Nor will rivers overflow it;
If a man were to give all the riches of his house for love,
It would be utterly despised.”
This passage reflects the results of a successful jaunt into a wilderness. The result is that my heart is completely leaning on the Lord. Notice that last part of the passage, which tells me that when the Lord is the love of my life all the riches I could have do not compare with this love. It is my heart on fire with love for Him.
That is one thing in my life that I long to have; love for my God that cannot be quenched or diverted.
There is so much more to the question, “Now what?”
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My personal experience in the wilderness for the last two yrs. has brought me to a whole new level of trust and faith in my Redeeming Lord Jesus. He has showed me such tendernes and what a beautiful consuming love He has for me. What the enemy wanted to do is to take me out, but God has a plan of purpose for my life. I too, have wondered “Now what?” Rick Warren stated, “You’ll never know that God is all you need until God is all you’ve got.” Through this, I couldn’t depend on man. God used people to help, but there were times there was no other place to turn but to God, and He is totally faithful. I’m looking forward to seeing His plans for me. I believe He has given me faith to see the sick healed in His name! and so much more! I’m excited to see all that God is doing in your life Rick, and thanks for making a beautiful impact in mine. Love ya!
Ruby, Thank you so much for sharing. That statement by Rick Warren is awesome. That is so true!I also want to agree with for the ministry of healing to be released. You and Larry are a tremendous blessing to me and my family. Luv, Rick
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