The word of God came to John while he was in the wilderness. It could have come to him at any time, but The Lord chose a time when John would be away from the influences of the world around him. He chose to bring the message of his word for Israel when it would be just God and John.
Annas and Caiaphas being the high priests, the word of God came unto John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness. (Luke 3:2)
Bringing a message to us in the wilderness could be another possible reason for why God allows trials to come into our lives. It is during trials where our hopes and ties with the world become weak and we turn our hearts diligently towards Him. In the wilderness experience, it is just God and you. While there, God can minister to you and bring hope from his word. He may be using these experiences to refine or equip you for the next stage in your life just as he did to prepare John the Baptist.
While in your wilderness experience, look for what you can learn from God. Consider it a time of training and development which is preparing you for your next step in your journey of life. Remember, it is the wilderness where you can most easily hear the voice of God.
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