The wilderness can feel like a place of frustration, delay and unanswered questions. But according to Kathryn Krick, what may seem like a season of stagnation could actually be God’s preparation for something greater.
In a recent message, Krick encouraged believers not to lose heart during seasons of waiting, declaring that God is actively working behind the scenes to refine them for their future calling.
“This is a word from God for you,” Krick said. “God knows what He’s doing. He sees you in the wilderness. He sees you hungering so much for the Promised Land.“
Throughout Scripture, God often prepared His people in hidden places before bringing them into their destinies. Moses spent decades in the wilderness before leading Israel out of Egypt. David was anointed king long before he ever sat on the throne. Even Jesus spent time in the wilderness before beginning His public ministry.
Krick says God is still working the same way today.
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Rather than viewing difficult seasons as evidence of God’s absence, she challenged believers to recognize them as part of His refining process.
“But it’s the goodness of God that He has you right where you are in that season of waiting,” Krick said. “Because this is the refining fire that you need to be who God called you to be in order to reach the Promised Land.”
The message comes as many Christians find themselves praying for a breakthrough in areas such as family, finances, ministry, healing and purpose. While the temptation is to focus solely on the destination, Krick emphasized that God is often more concerned with preparing the person than with simply providing the promise.
“You have to go on a journey to reach the Promised Land,” she said. “You can’t just show up to the Promised Land. Every person has to go on this journey.”
Yet Krick’s message was not one of endless waiting. Instead, she stressed that the wilderness is temporary and that believers should resist the temptation to settle into discouragement.
“This journey of the wilderness, it is temporary. It’s coming to an end,” she said. “This isn’t life forever. Don’t get comfy. Don’t get used to it. Don’t doubt this is just a season.”
Her encouragement centered on renewing the mind and embracing God’s perspective during difficult times. Rather than resisting the refining process, believers can find peace by understanding that God is using it to shape them into the people He has called them to become.
“I want to encourage you to have more joy in the refining fire by renewing your mind that you need this,” Krick said. “That you won’t reach the Promised Land without this.”
Ultimately, the message points to a deeper truth: God’s greatest goal is not simply to bring His people into blessing but to transform them into the image of Christ along the way.
“This is the goodness of God,” Krick said. “And this is where you will become more like Jesus.”
For those who are walking through a difficult season, Krick’s message serves as a reminder that the wilderness is not the destination. It is the preparation ground for what God has next.
Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the newly released book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact [email protected].
