Summer Personal Growth Plan – T.R.E.K. (Part two)
In the ‘role of the wilderness’ – Luke 4:1-13 (T.R.E.K.) the preparations of a leader cannot be overemphasized. Both Luke and Matthew record Jesus’ time in the wilderness at the beginning of His ministry. Jesus spent 40 days alone, in a desert, abstaining from food and noise and distraction. Both Gospel writers tell us this was a time ordained by the Holy Spirit.
So what happens to a leader in this wilderness season? Luke gives us a hint——->
^^ We recognize that God will lead us into seasons of growth, not gratification
^^ We fight battles and overcome temptations to take shortcuts
^^ We learn discipline and the art of depending on God
^^ We are broken of self-sufficiency and self-promotion
^^ We solidify our sense of mission
^^ We gain perspective
^^ We are prepared to enter our vocation with new perspective
Just a thot—–> When was the last time you gave yourself permission to engage in a TREK ‘wilderness’ experience?
To be continued———>
