We read about the “Mountain of God,” picturing an idyllic scene of lush beauty, only to find ourselves in the dry, desert wilderness. We feel that God is silent, but what if His presence is closer that we think?

You may know the story of Jacob’s son Joseph whose brothers hatched a plot to fake his death and sell him into slavery out of their jealous rage.

Over time Joseph makes his way into the Pharaoh of Egypt’s palace. After serving for many years, he is eventually thrown into prison after false accusations of rape. 

While in prison his Father’s gift of dreams has clearly passed onto him, and he accurately interprets the dream of two fellow inmates.

But he is forgotten.

Have you heard God's voice? Often He's not in the big, flashy, showy displays of power and might—His voice is a small, quiet whisper. May you have ears to hear what He is speaking to you.

Have you ever felt like you've been through a desert season in your life?

Lost all hope?

Felt like you would never emerge on the other side?

As I was reading scripture this week, I came across Exodus 15:25 where the ancient Israelites had just crossed the Sea of Reeds and were crying out for something to drink because the waters were bitter. God showed Moses a tree to throw into the waters which made them sweet and drinkable.

What if the cloud of smoke and pillar of fire that guided the ancient Israelites is still relevant to us today?

From the awe-inspiring mountain of God on Mount Sinai to Elijah’s despair in the wasteland of mount Horeb, we find an unexpected connection.