In 3:18 [the term wilderness] is used in a positive sense, for here the wilderness is opposed to the
world. It is the
place of separation from the world. As soon as one is saved, he should be
brought out of the world into the wilderness where there is no Egyptian
element. When the children of Israel entered into the wilderness, they were set
free from Egypt. In the same principle, if we would get out of the world, we
must get into the wilderness. However, not many Christians have been brought into
the wilderness. This means that some have been saved, but have not been
delivered from the world and separated from it.
It is a very great matter to hear God’s speaking and
to see His vision, especially the vision concerning His dwelling place. It is
of vital importance that we go to the genuine mountain of God, to God’s mountain
on earth today....In our experience we
need to come out of Egypt, cross the Red Sea, and journey through the
wilderness until we arrive at the mountain of God. At this mountain we
are brought into God’s presence....Many of us can
testify that whenever we gather together into the Lord’s name, we enjoy His
presence. We hear His speaking, and we see His vision at the mountain of God.
(Life-study of Exodus, pp. 133, 123-124, 137, 583)
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