Why does god put us in the wilderness?

Answer 1

This list is by no means exhaustive.

1) To purify us

2) To prove us [to ourselves]

3) To cause us to depend on Him more

4) To get us to be empathetic and to bond with others in the wilderness

5) To show us His long-term provision in impossible circumstances

6) To get us alone and focused on Him

7) Te get us ready for the 'next thing'

8) To get us to the shore of the river He wants us to cross

9) To get us to the base of the mountain He wants us to climb

10) To get us to see how completely we really do depend on Him for our

existence

11) To get us to the place where we'll follow Him anywhere