Lessons from the Wilderness—by Justin Renton
July 28, 2025
Sermon recap:
The wilderness is a metaphor for us signifying a period of testing, isolation, prepping or transformation we go through. Have you experienced a wilderness season? Ask yourself what it reveals about God, what he is preparing you for and how can you seek him more intentionally. Watch the full sermon on our YouTube channel (the lesson starts at 49 mins).
Psalm 23 paints God as our shepherd—guiding, providing, and protecting. In Jesus, the Good Shepherd, we find the same care. Choose godly community over isolation, grow through mentorship, and live to reflect his love in a world that needs it daily, faithfully.
Jesus, the Bread of Life, meets our deepest needs. We chase power, comfort, and distractions, yet still feel empty. True satisfaction is found in him alone. Feed your soul daily with God’s Word before anything else, and let him be your centre.
Living like Jesus means denying self, sharing the gospel in every season, trusting God in hardship, and reaching the lost with grace, courage, and faith.