Lessons from the Wilderness
Life-changing things happen in the wilderness. The Rev. Glenn Wagner describes what happened to Jesus and what happened to him in the remote desert in Israel.
Since the 6th century, Greek Orthodox monks have lived and worshiped at St. George's Monastery in the Judean Desert of Israel. The ancient chapel and gardens are only one hour drive out of Jerusalem. It’s a cliff-hanging structure carved out of sheer rock. ~ Creative Commons/Britchi Mirela
Lent is an annual reminder for Christians of an important chapter in the life of Jesus when he chose to begin his ministry with a forty-day journey into the wilderness to fast and do battle with temptation. The life lessons connected with this season are personal for me. I pray that what I have learned from my own wilderness experience may prove useful for your Lenten journey.