Hello Orchard Family,
On Sunday our church family gathered in worship and welcomed the Evangelical Covenant Church Director of Evangelism Rev. Ieisha Hawley, who shared a message from Matthew 4:1-11 (TPT) titled “Let the Wilderness Work for You.” She helped us see that wilderness seasons can be purposeful. Jesus faced testing in the wilderness, and it became the very place where God’s Word proved faithful. We were reminded that the times that feel hardest often reveal how present God really is in our lives.
Her message invited us to see our challenges through another lens. Seasons that feel overwhelming can also become the very places where God draws near and gives strength for the road ahead. The wilderness can strengthen our faith, reveal God’s provision, and prepare us for the next chapter of our journey. Often it is there that we discover God has been present all along, working in ways we might only recognize with time.
As we reflect on the preached message this week, receive this blessing for the days ahead: God is present with you in every place, even those that feel dry or demanding. May you walk into the coming days with confidence that God’s Word is alive in you, God’s strength is with you, and God’s peace surrounds you.
Walking with you in God’s peace and promise,
Rev. Tam
