The wilderness is where water is scarce… where a traveler walks alone in the heat and the cold without shade or protection… and where wild animals live. Conversely it describes times of distress, doubt, and alienation from God with the imagery of a desert or wilderness. Scripture often depicts the experience of God’s presence or blessing with the imagery of water - streams, oases and rivers (Ps 1:3 92:12-14 Jer 17:8). Printable pdf Version of this Study Anyone who travels the “spiritual path” of sanctification (being conformed to the image of Christ) will ultimately discover something known as the “ wilderness experience.” What exactly is it? And why does it happen to those who are faithful to God and who try to live their lives in harmony with His will? The Bible frequently addresses this issue.
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