When the Lord redeemed His people out of Egypt, and set them free from their bondage, He promised them a home in the beautiful land of Canaan. But they had to go through a terrible wilderness to get there.
There were no roads, and they had not passed that way before, so only the Lord could bring them through safely. Forty long years they spent in that terrible wilderness, but God was true to His promise. They reached Canaan at last.
The Lord’s people now are those whom He has redeemed by His precious blood. He has promised us a home, not on earth but in heaven. But we have to pass through this wilderness world, so full of trials and temptations. There are many enemies too, for it is the place of Satan’s power. Only the Lord Jesus can bring us safely through; He is our Guide and we need to keep close to Him and follow Him each day. One of these days, perhaps today, the wilderness will be behind us forever, and we shall find ourselves with Jesus at home in the Father’s house forever.
ML-12/11/1977