If you’re going to get directions to go somewhere it’s best to get them from someone that’s been where you’re going. When you get directions like this you’ll get insight that others can’t give you. The best restaurants, the shortcuts, the attractions. These are things you can’t get from someone who’s never been there.
Did you know that the wilderness that the children of Israel wandered in was the same wilderness that Moses lived. Yes he lived in this wilderness for 40 years as a shepherd. This means he knew his way around it. He was better equipped to lead them because of his experience.
If you plan on helping others understand that there are things you have to go through. There are many things you will experience that will equip you to minister to others better.
I want you to know this so when some trial arises you don’t suddenly think that God has forsaken you. You may be in training to help someone else down the road.
1 Peter 4:12 NET Dear friends, do not be astonished that a trial by fire is occurring among you, as though something strange were happening to you.