Life in the promised land or life in the wilderness

Andy Sawden preached on the contrast between Life in the Promised Land and Life in the Wilderness. He emphasised that both are under God's sovereignty, and in both, we remain God's people. However, one is clearly better than the other.

The wilderness represents a place of testing, survival, and dependence on daily provision. It’s often marked by struggle, waiting, and a lack of fulfilment. Many people remain in the wilderness because of fear, disobedience, or a mindset that holds them back.

The Promised Land, on the other hand, is a place of abundance, fruitfulness, and walking in God's promises. It requires faith, courage, and obedience to step into, but it leads to a life of thriving rather than just surviving.

The key takeaway: God is present in both places, but He desires for us to step into the fullness of what He has for us. The choice is ours—will we stay in the wilderness, or will we enter the Promised Land