Matthew 4:1 "Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted there by the devil.
How often do we find that when we follow the direction of the Holy Spirit we find ourselves alone? I do quite often. The Holy Spirit speaks things to me that others were not meant to understand or accept. I am given messages and instructions of what I am to do for the Lord. Many times as we walk in obedience to the promptings of the Holy Spirit, those closest to us become confused and at times frustrated with what they believe are our decisions when in reality they are not.
When Jesus was led by the Holy Spirit into the wilderness it was to be tempted by the devil himself. I am sure this did not make sense to those closest to Jesus. Why would He go there? This was a dangerous place and He would be all alone. I am sure those who loved Jesus feared for Him as He walked away from them that day, yet Jesus was obedient to the Holy Spirit. It also shows us that when we are obedient it doesn't mean it will be an easy journey. There may be challenges alone the way that we could never have anticipated, yet just like Jesus we must keep our eyes on Jesus and use the Word of God as our weapon of defense!
We may also find ourselves feeling alone when we are walking in obedience. Jesus went into the wilderness alone for what He had to do for God was for Him alone. If the Holy Spirit directs you to do something alone it may be that you are the one called by God to do it and no one else. Instead of being afraid, take it as a compliment, and embrace the opportunity to be a part of something amazing!
In reality we are NEVER alone when we are walking in obedience to God and following the directions of the Holy Spirit. Don't be afraid to walk into the wilderness.
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