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Leader Devo
Have you had a wilderness experience?
When my family moved to our “new” house, we had a bug problem. The old home was vacant for months; spiders and insects were all too glad to take up residence. You can predict the reactions of my children.
I eradicated the bugs and cleaned the cobwebs, but I also thought the family needed a camping trip. See, I figured if we were out in nature—where the kids would see lots of bugs—maybe they would overcome their phobia. Unfortunately, our excursion did not have the desired effect.
David’s wilderness experience had more serious challenges. In the Judean desert, he had to locate water and forage for food. Even though David was God’s anointed king, he had to run from people who wanted him dead. He could have accused God of deserting him.
Yet even in the wild, David recognized God’s provision. Perhaps while observing a winged eagle sheltering its young, David compares himself to the eaglets under a protective wing (Psalm 63:7). As you prepare for teaching this week, I invite you to read Psalms 63 and 108. Ask yourself, “Do I ever find it difficult to give praise to God?” Perhaps the next time you are in the wilderness—physically or otherwise—you might remind yourself that God is worthy of praise, no matter the circumstances.
—Jason Hitchcock
Theology Editor and Ministry Volunteer Contributor to Wonder Ink
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