“For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen…” (Ro. 1:20a).

I spent years in isolated Yukon highway camps, some of the most remote places on earth. In those years, I was often the only confessing Christian.

I am incredibly grateful for those years of preparation because, through that self-imposed exile, I learned to deepen my spiritual roots in the River of Life.

As Christmas draws near, loneliness can intensify, as the season often highlights togetherness and community. If you feel isolated this Christmas, consider it an invitation from God to draw closer to Him. Remember Moses, who found strength and purpose in the solitude of the desert. May your season of solitude, if that is where you are, be a precious opportunity to deepen your relationship with Him and prepare you for the next chapter of your life.

Consider the leaves that are the farthest from the roots and the closest to the sun.