Wild Wilderness
“Immediately the Spirit drove Him into the wilderness. And He was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan, and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered to Him.” Mark 1:12-13 NKJV https://www.bible.com/114/mrk.1.12-13.nkjv By comparing the account of the temptation of Jesus Christ by Satan by both St. Matthew and St. Mark, anyone can understand the major import of wilderness experience: for wild and not for wafers. While the scriptures clearly clarify that God is not the Architect of temptation in believers’ life, the indispensable wilderness experience before a distinguished engagement in ministry or major assignment in life is always the harbour of evil, wickedness, and temptation from Satan. Either taken by St. Matthew on the intent of being tempted by Satan or perceived by St. Mark on the intent of being inspired by the Spirit, the fact remains that God allowed the wilderness experience for proper preparation for fruitful engagements in Christ’s m...