Second Sunday in the Feast of Lent - Thinking in the Wilderness

 

The Wilderness in Israel

Time to think.  From Buber to Maslow, the highest western experience is 'self-actualisation'.  In eastern philosophy, this might be called 'attaining nirvana'.

From our account of Jesus in the Wilderness I read 'surviving victoriously'.  This is not easy.  It is hard work.  It involves endurance, but it also reinforces a sure foundation.  This includes a foundation of knowledge and certainty.  It involves building on what is already known and established.  It reminds me of the longer term hope and vision, that over rides present discomfort.  

PRAYER:  Thank you for what you have given me, which can never be taken away.