A man tops out on a low hill overlooking a vast expanse of wilderness. His own belief has brought him this far, but now he sees into a world that surpasses his own understanding. He looks out in fearful anticipation of trudging into the wilderness after the Voice that calls him, "Deeper, deeper." He has nothing with him; no pack, no food, no water, nothing to weigh him down in his journey - all were left at the end of belief.
A constant stirring of Wind keeps his senses alert. He knows that with each step into the wilderness he gets closer to the Voice of the One who seeks him. There are no enemies in the wilderness, but he is aware of a terrible Danger. Yet from deep within the Danger, overshadowing Danger itself, there seems to be a tremendous Longing that consumes all that he is. "Fear the Danger," says the Voice, "But do not shy away from it; for its Longing is greater than its Danger."
Many have come to this point and turned back, wearied by the vastness and not wanting to leave their things behind to seek the expanses of Uncertainty. With each step the Voice on the wind seems closer, drawing him. His desire is to get lost in the wilderness because he knows that is where the Voice resides. Not far off there is a River leading into the beginning of rougher terrain; mountains of which he can see no Summit. He can't explain it, but the River seems to be flowing in both directions. He is drawn by the Voice to the River. "Be washed, drink deep, and continue on."
The terrain is rough, yet his foot always seems to fall solidly. Whenever he looks away from the horizon, he can see out of the corner of his eye what seems to be light from a magnificent Fire. But when he looks up, he sees only the Rising Sun, somewhat obstructed by thunderous clouds. It is as if the Fire is diverting the direct vision of his eye because it cannot be directly taken in, and so diverts the eye to the Sun. Even the the Wind directs him, "Follow the River to the Sun, through the mountains and into the thunder." With each step Danger increases, as does Longing.
Many have been called, but few have continued on once a they've glimpsed the vast Uncertainty of the wilderness. Many believe in the Lord; few have gone beyond belief to search His heart. The Voice is calling, the Way is clear, and a River of Life is the reward. Seek Him, you seekers. One requirement remains: whatever you brought with you to the end of belief must be left behind. There are no hindrances here; no burdens; no concerns. Step out of your own belief and into the Heart of the wilderness.
The darkness of God--beautiful and deadly.
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