Gleanings: Obscurity

Here is a good quote from a young pastor I have only recently found, Jonathan Martin (Renovatus Church in Charlotte).  It comes from his first book, Prototype (Tyndale House)….

“In our culture of constant access and nonstop media, nothing feels more like a curse from God than time in the wilderness. To be obscure, to be off the beaten path, to be in the wilderness feels like abandonment. It seems more like exile than a vacation. To be so far off of everyone’s radar that the world might forget about us for a while? That’s almost akin to death…[But] far from being punishment, judgment, or a curse, the wilderness is a gift. It’s where we can experience the primal delight of being fully known and delighted in by God.” (p. 50)

About Steve Harper

Dr. Steve Harper is retired seminary professor, who taught for 32 years in the disciplines of Spiritual Formation and Wesley Studies. Author and co-author of 45 books. He is also a retired Elder in The Florida Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church.
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1 Response to Gleanings: Obscurity

  1. Steve Munday says:

    Thank you. I enjoy being in the wilderness. I encourage others to simplify their lives. In so doing, we prioritize.

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