In this message, we explore the remarkable survival story of Steven Callahan, who drifted alone in the Atlantic after his boat was destroyed – a harrowing wilderness that mirrors the spiritual deserts many of us walk through. Whether it’s in your relationships, your routine, or your faith, sometimes life feels like you’re lost at sea, hanging on by a thread.
Through the story of Moses, a man who spent most of his life in the literal and figurative wilderness, we uncover a countercultural truth: the wilderness isn’t the absence of God; it’s the amplification of His presence. This message from Pastor Elijah Schiarelli invites us to reframe the way we view hardship, isolation, and uncertainty by offering three key truths about how God works in the wild seasons of life.
If you’ve ever felt abandoned, directionless, or like you’re stuck waiting for a breakthrough that never comes, this sermon is for you. Because maybe, just maybe… the wilderness is where God is closest, preparing you for what’s next, and leading you on the better path — even if it’s not the shortest one.
