DO YOU NEED A WET SPOT?

“I hit a wet spot,” Richard said as he walked through the door. Dark clouds loomed outside, but it appeared the near-drought was continuing.

“What do you mean Richard?” I asked. He explained the contrast between wet and dry seasons in his ability to produce artwork. For months he was unable to do any of his pen and ink drawings. But today Richard had with him more than a dozen pieces, many which he had produced in the last few days. He had shifted from dry to a flowing wet spot artistically.

Richard’s experience reminds me of what is known as the “desert or wilderness experience.” John Bevere, an author I greatly appreciate, says: “The wilderness—a place or time period through which every Christian must pass as he draws nearer to God...”

And the Bible says: “The LORD your God led you…in the wilderness, to humble you and to test you, to know what was in your heart.”

The spiritual wilderness, like it’s counterpart in the natural, feels like a harsh place. But it seems to be the only way people seeking the deep, deep things of God can find what they are looking for. In the wilderness God prepares us for His promised land (His best), which He has purposed for our lives.

Noticeable in Richard’s art resurgence, are vibrant splashes of colors which were not seen in his past repertoire. And now his artwork has undoubtedly peaked into a higher realm--- quality and quantity wise.

I’ve been through the wilderness. I made it. So will you. Believe this scripture with tenacity during the trudges of your journey: “Now thanks be to God who always leads us to triumph in Christ.”

Thank God. He always leads. There’s always victory for those who persevere. Your wet spot awaits.