Devotional: The wilderness is where resources are scarce, hardships are evident, and loneliness prevails. Yet it's often in the wilderness that God speaks most clearly. John ministered there because sometimes people can only hear God when everything else is stripped away. Perhaps you're in a wilderness season—financially, emotionally, or spiritually. Remember: God met Moses, Israel, Hagar, and John in the wilderness. These barren places, though difficult, can become sacred spaces where we finally focus on what truly matters. The wilderness removes distractions and reveals our desperate need for God. If you're there now, don't waste it. Listen for His voice. Let Him prepare you for what's ahead. The wilderness isn't punishment—it's preparation for encountering the living God.