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Meditation – No. 1831
🔆 Aathavan |
Wednesday, 11.02.2026
“I knew you in the wilderness, In the land of drought.” (Hosea 13:5)
We have all heard about dry desert lands. Because there is no water, dryness prevails there continually. It is impossible to expect abundance in a wilderness. Therefore, the words drought and wilderness used in today’s meditation verse clearly point to a condition that lacks prosperity.
Generally, God chooses His people in such wilderness experiences. In other words, God chooses for Himself those who live in unfruitful circumstances—lives surrounded by suffering and hardship. As Scripture says:
“God has chosen the foolish things of the world to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to shame the things which are strong, and the base things of the world and the despised God has chosen, the things that are not, so that He may nullify the things that are.” (1 Corinthians 1:27–28)
Yes, beloved, when continuous troubles, afflictions, lack, and a humble way of life press us into difficult situations, it means that God desires to reveal Himself to us. The Lord says:
“Behold, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction.” (Isaiah 48:10)
This is why the psalmist sings:
“It is good for me that I was afflicted, so that I may learn Your statutes.” (Psalm 119:71)
Without affliction, we would not recognize God’s grace at work in us. We might assume that our own strength has brought us prosperity, ignore God, and live as those who do not truly know Him.
In the same way, God found the people of Israel in their humble condition. But instead of remaining in God’s love, they began to worship other gods. We read:
“I found Israel like grapes in the wilderness; I saw your forefathers as the earliest fruit on the fig tree at its first season. But they came to Baal-peor and devoted themselves to shame, and they became as detestable as that which they loved.” (Hosea 9:10)
Yes, beloved, afflictions and sufferings are like God’s tests for us. That is why the apostle Paul says:
“And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope.” (Romans 5:3–4)
Therefore, beloved, even if our life today feels like a vast, drought-stricken wilderness, let us not be discouraged. Let us live a life of submission to God. God watches how we respond during dry seasons—and not only that, He also gives us the strength to overcome them. Yes, it is in the furnace of affliction that He chooses people.
Beyond this furnace of suffering lies a joyful life lived with God. So let us calmly accept painful circumstances and pass through them with faith.
God’s Message: - Bro. M. Geo Prakash






