Out of Egypt, Into the Wilderness: II. Vindicating the wilderness
In the wilderness, the world and its impact is silenced, the offering from the world is no more, nor is there any more noise and chaos. Here, the voice and leading of God is clear, the direction of God’s people is definite, and the resulting growth and maturity are worth looking forward to. Here, we breathe in the heavenly air, enjoy the heavenly irrigation, and learn to trust God simply and absolutely. Life in the wilderness is how God’s people testify and announce their utmost rejection of the world; for God’s will we never compromise.
Out of Egypt, Into the Wilderness: I. Leaving Egypt behind
In their following God, God’s people must know not only God and His will, but also that God has an adversary: Satan, along with the world that is under his power. God has a desire to build His dwelling place, but Satan seeks every way to damage and hinder God’s plan. The book of Exodus has detailed records regarding the building of God’s dwelling place, but it also depicts God's judgment of the world that is against God, exposing its evil nature. Through this exposure, God’s people are willing — even desperate — to leave the world, typified by Egypt, after seeing the darkness and death behind the camouflage of worldly prosperity.