Jesus headed for the wilderness in order to be alone. He did this to deny himself of what he had in abundance in order to discover just how much he had in reserve. This is a stark image of one who was on a journey. Jesus followed the voice that beckoned him to the wilderness where there were no comforts and no amenities to make life easier.
I suppose all of us have heard the siren’s call at one time or another to spend more time in quietness and self-denial. The problem comes whenever we try to shut down the noise that fills our souls. Whenever we try to create an inner silence, we become aware of the cacophony of sounds that drown out the silence. It’s a noise both within and without. In fact, it’s rather startling how much we have come to depend on the noise to fill the silence.
The experience of Lent is a journey. Let's travel together on this exploration of the soul. See you this Sunday!
Pastor Keith Herron
