A Voice in the Wilderness: God's Presence in Your Desert Places - Softcover

Charles H. Dyer

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9780802429087: A Voice in the Wilderness: God's Presence in Your Desert Places

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ISBN 10: 0802429084 ISBN 13: 9780802429087

Publisher: Moody Publishers, 2004

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"The Bible is not a sterile book immaculately conceived in some sort of mystical, holy vacuum. Though God is the ultimate Author, He used human writers as His instruments. And to interpret properly His Word, we must enter their world. The bleating of sheep on barren hills, the mournful wail of a ram's horn trumpet on the temple steps, the harsh clang of sword hitting sword in epic battle hang like tapestries in the background of every page." — Charlie Dyer

Life's struggles can make us feel as if we're wandering in the desert, thirsty for hope and healing. Using Isaiah 40 as a backdrop, bestselling author Charles Dyer takes us on a journey through ancient Judea for a vivid reminder that others before us have known suffering. And just as God was present for them in their pain, He will walk with us through our wilderness.

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CHARLES DYER (B.A., Washington Bible College; Th.M. and Ph.D., Dallas Theological Seminary) served as provost and dean of education at Moody Bible Institute before becoming Professor-at-Large of Bible at Moody and host of The Land and the Book radio program. Before coming to Moody, Charlie served for 20 years in multiple administrative and faculty roles at Dallas Theological Seminary - ultimately serving as Executive Vice President under Chuck Swindoll. In addition to his role as host of The Land and the Book radio program, Charlie is an Old Testament scholar and an authority on Middle Eastern history and geography. He also serves as Associate Pastor of Grace Bible Church in Sun City, Arizona. Charlie has traveled extensively throughout the Middle East for more than 30 years, leading more than 80 trips. He is the author of numerous books, including A Voice in the Wilderness, What's Next?, The New Christian Traveler's Guide, Character Counts: The Power of Personal Integrity, and Thirty Days in the Land with Jesus. His most recent book is The Isis Crisis. Charlie and his wife, Kathy, have been married for more than 40 years and have two grown children.

We can become discouraged when we focus so intently on our problems that we forget God's presence by our side. Like Peter trying to walk on top of the wind-whipped waves on the Sea of Galilee, we can survive life's storms as long as we keep our focus on the Lord. But all too often we take our eyes off Him and find ourselves sinking into a sea of despair, discouragement, and doubt. Thankfully, Jesus reaches out His hand to us, just as He did to Peter, to catch us before we go completely under (see Matthew 14:28-31). No valley is too deep, no mountain too high-or no sea too tempestuous-to keep God from coming to our rescue. Are you burdened by problems that seem overwhelming? Perhaps you feel alone in life's harsh wilderness-hemmed in on all sides by mountainous problems and valleys of despair. Or perhaps you feel as if you are drowning in a sea of troubles, struggling helplessly against the doubt and discouragement that threaten to engulf you. Whichever metaphor describes your current struggles, you must realize now that you are not alone. God has promised to come to your aid, bringing comfort and hope.

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