Can God Spread a Table in the Wilderness?
It's so easy to doubt God's goodness, especially in moments of quietness or dry seasons. It's tempting to wake up each day and conclude that God has not helped, especially when the help does not come in the moments we desire or expect.
During this holiday season, I stumbled upon an old journal from 2020 with a question inscribed on one page: "Can God spread a table in the wilderness?", I had written yes he can but Reflecting on it in 2024, I realized that I had taken four years to understand this psalms. In this four years, they were moments I had become the Isrealites.
The Israelites, despite their track record of God's faithfulness, asked the same question. Psalm 78:19-21 (MSG) says:
19 They whined like spoiled children, "Why can't God give us a decent meal in this desert?
20 Sure, he struck the rock and the water flowed, creeks cascaded from the rock. But how about some fresh-baked bread? How about a nice cut of meat?"
21 When God heard that, he was furious - his anger flared against Jacob, and he lost his temper with Israel.
It was clear they didn't believe God, and had no intention of trusting in his help. However, God still provided for them.
Psalm 78:23 (MSG) says:
23 But God helped them anyway, commanded the clouds, and gave orders that opened the gates of heaven.
Yes, God can provide, even in the wilderness. Trust is the key that unlocks His provision. We must look reflect on every moment when He came through, be hopeful, and joyful, and rejoice in His faithfulness.
The end of our journey is the promised Canaan land, flowing with milk and honey. God has written out a plan to take us there, but it requires our commitment to trusting Him.
God needs our trust to unlock the wilderness seasons in our lives. Yes, God can spread a table in the wilderness.
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