In our study thru the book of Habakkuk, we’ve been talking about how we all will go thru times of being in the canyon. Times when we don’t understand where God is or what He is doing. We may even feel abandoned and left alone to fend for ourselves. Times like this should be expected in our journey of faith. A lot of Christians, however, don’t want to accept that. We have a misperception that the Spirit will always lead us down an easy path, where the road is well-paved and the scenery is breathtakingly beautiful — but that’s not always the case. Sometimes, in order for you to become the person God wants to be, you have to spend a little time in the canyon.
The Bible makes it clear that God doesn't tempt us with evil, but sometimes He does lead us into situations where we have to learn to trust Him. Following Jesus is not an easy path. We're guaranteed victory, but we are not exempt from the battles of daily life. In the book of Romans, we're guaranteed to be more than conquerors. That means that there will be situations in life that we have to conquer.
There will be times when the Spirit of God leads you into the canyon — when the miracles seem to cease, when the blessings seem to stop flowing, when loneliness abounds and there appears to be no one around to hear your cries. If you find yourself there, it doesn't mean that God has abandoned you. It means that he is preparing you for something big. When you're in the canyon, you'll face many temptations - the temptation to despair, the temptation to rebel, the temptation to throw in the towel. You'll also find yourself faced with the opportunity and desire to get out of the canyon. But in order for you to reach your full potential in God, you have to wait and endure the canyon. You also need to remember this: Just as the Spirit of God will sometimes lead you into the canyon, He will also ultimately lead you out of it. Canyon experiences in life are temporary. So never forget, if you're in the canyon, God hasn't abandoned you, He's preparing you.
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