Quiet Zone
N ew relationships are usually filled with a lot of chatter, and stories of our beginnings. We share funny moments, historical moments, hard moments, and all moments that molded us into our current state. Then as the relationship grows and matures, the words may become less. And it’s enough to just be in the other’s presence. Together but without words. A quiet zone of space and love. After thirty-some years of life and chatter, Jesus entered the quiet desert. And we only learn of spoken words after his 40 days and nights. During the forty days, we have no idea of what was said or not said but we read that he was alone. I wonder what Jesus thought about, what he experienced in the quiet of the desert. His desert seemed as though it was a preparation for His next steps. His desert was all-consuming and gave Him a renewal for life ahead. Is a desert visit a pilgrimage? Is it in this place that we can hear most clearly? Is there power, strength and guidance in the quiet? Can