Out...But Not Out Yet

What if the point of our wilderness seasons isn’t just getting through them, but being readied for God’s presence? In Exodus 15–17, Israel faces three basic crises—water, food, water again—and God does more than rescue. He forms a people through simple practices: listening that turns into obedience, restraint that learns “enough is enough,” and reverence that trusts God without demanding he work on our timeline. The wilderness isn’t just survival—it’s training our hearts to live with God.