Digging Deeper: God Speaks in the Wilderness
“At this time a message from God came to John son of Zechariah, who was living in the wilderness…”
Luke 3:2-3 (NLT)
GOD SPEAKS IN THE WILDERNESS
Last year taught me how much clarity can come from quieter spaces. When life slows—whether by choice or circumstance—we often notice things we’ve been too busy to hear. Wilderness seasons strip away noise, schedules, and the illusion of control. They are rarely comfortable, but they are often clarifying.
Luke intentionally names powerful political and religious leaders, only to tell us that God’s word bypassed all of them and came instead to John in the wilderness. Preparation for Jesus did not begin in palaces or temples, but in obscurity. God’s voice is not impressed by influence; it is drawn to availability.
The wilderness is not a punishment. It is a place of preparation.
Consider: Where has life slowed enough for you to listen—and what might God be speaking there?
Minda Seagraves has been married to her best friend, Russell, for 17 years and is mom to Carson and Maddie. She is also a full-time missionary with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, serving as a chaplain to local female high school teams and supports 380 staff across four states in the U.S. and 20 countries in East Africa as the Regional Director of Talent Advancement with FCA. Minda and her family live in Acworth and have been attending NorthStar Church since 2020.