Led Into the Wilderness

 Greg Carpenter

Good Wednesday, September 9th, 2026, to you who love Jesus and those we might lead to Jesus.

DAILY PRAYER: 

Lord Jesus, fill us with Your Holy Spirit and lead us through every wilderness. Give us strength to stand firm, faith to trust You, and courage to follow wherever You lead. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

TODAY’S MESSAGE: 

Luke 4:1 KJV

“And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness,”

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Pastor’s INSIGHT:

Friends, 

There will be times when God leads us through a wilderness season. It may feel lonely, difficult, or confusing, but remember: Jesus was in the wilderness too, and He was not alone. When life gets hard, don’t give up. Keep praying, keep trusting God, and keep walking with Jesus. The wilderness is not where your story ends—it may be where God is preparing you for something greater. Stay strong. Keep the faith. Let the Holy Spirit lead you. 

Brothers and Sisters,

Sometimes God will lead us into a wilderness season—not to abandon us, but to strengthen us. Jesus was led by the Spirit, and even in the wilderness, He remained faithful to the Father. When you find yourself in a difficult season, don’t think God has forgotten you. Keep praying, keep trusting, and keep following the leading of the Holy Spirit. The wilderness may be hard, but God can use it to prepare you for what is ahead. Stay strong. Stay faithful. Keep your eyes on Jesus. 

Church,

The Church must remember that being led by God does not mean we will never face difficult seasons. Jesus Himself was led into the wilderness, yet He was full of the Holy Ghost. When the Church faces trials, temptation, or uncertainty, we must not run from God—we must draw closer to Him. Stay grounded in His Word, led by His Spirit, and faithful to Christ. The wilderness is not the end of the journey. God can use the wilderness to prepare us for what He has called us to do.

Disciples,

Jesus shows us that being led by the Spirit doesn’t always mean the road will be easy. Sometimes God leads us into places of testing, loneliness, and uncertainty—but He never leaves us there alone. As disciples, we are called to follow Jesus wherever the Spirit leads. When temptation comes, when the wilderness gets hard, and when we don’t understand the path, stay faithful, stay in God’s Word, and keep following Jesus. The wilderness may test your faith, but it can also strengthen your walk with Christ.

SHARE MESSAGE:

What about You,,,,, Are YOU willing….. If so, join Greg Carpenter and the Disciples “Doing Life” with Jesus Team this morning responding to God’s Word together, then Click the Share Button, and let God do the rest..... Amen