“The Wandering Way”
After Jesus’ baptism, he went on a pilgrimage into the wilderness. A common practice among spiritual leaders of his day, this was a time to dig deep into the humanity of his soul. Along the way, he encounters what we all encounter along the paths of life: temptations to stray from the path that God has intended for us. But “all who wander are not lost,” for it is in the wandering that we find our true selves.
“Happy are those who do not follow the advice of the wicked or take the path that sinners tread or sit in the seat of scoffers, but their delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law they meditate day and night. They are like trees planted by streams of water, which yield their fruit in its season, and their leaves do not wither. In all that they do, they prosper.
Psalm 1:1-5
Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil.
Luke 4:1-2
Questions to ponder this week:
When have you had to walk alone?
Have you been through times that felt like walking through a desert?
Can you share a spiritual journey you’ve been on?