In scripture, wilderness is almost never “nature” that is beautiful and spiritual. Wilderness is a testing place. It’s where the word of God is questioned, and the ways of God are doubted. It is also the place that the faithfulness of God is learned. Upon being baptized, Jesus is immediately driven into the wilderness. Casting Jesus into the wilderness is the work of God’s Spirit. It seems clear the wilderness is where God wants Jesus to be. Our scripture reading is Mark 1:9-13.
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