The Wilderness Is A Blessing (with Tim Ross) | The Leader's Cut w/ Preston Morrison

Preston sits down with Tim Ross to discuss seasons of wilderness. It's typically a season that we all dread. It's hard. It's weary. It's silent. But what if we shifted our perspective? What if it was necessary and essential to get us to the place God wants us to go?
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[@iamchristyrose]

I decided to give up on my wilderness season yesterday. I prayed to God to confirm if it was okay before I went to bed. For my morning devotional, I decided to watch this. I felt immediate conviction then the immense love of God. God doesn’t want me to give up not because He wants me to suffer but because He wants to finish the work. God protected me from myself

[@prestonmorrison4094]

THIS. RIGHT. HEERRREEE!!!!!

[@notofthisworld0]

Amen, likewise. This was one of the best podcasts

[@jankeemunkey7739]

Love seeing similar circumstances out there.. Stay strong friends brothers and sisters

[@kingdominspiration299]

God has an amazing plan for your life!

[@Samara077]

Literally; I thank God if it was left down to me … my life would be in more of a mess. Don’t give up Gods plans are greater !!!

[@deedee-zo9fh]

This conversation is so good. I went through a long wilderness. Just as stated in the video, i had a toxic heart. The Lord didn't speak at all in my wilderness. I too had a lot of crutches. God removed EVERY crutch. I've since learned to lean and rely on God. I thank God for the wilderness. It was difficult but a huge blessing.

[@jaylenjean-baptiste5045]

I listened to this twice in the same night because I needed to hear every single word. It was for me.

[@prestonmorrison4094]

Now THAT’S what I’m talking about! Chew on that bread!!! You win!

[@trustlivelikeit]

Same. Back to back. And i thought i knew it all about the wilderness, well girll nope.

[@evangelistericacain3075]

That wilderness experience has showed me who I thought I was not. Very hard being in the wilderness and lonely. But is is worth the outcome God has for me.

[@nanthony912]

😊😊

[@ashleyoliver6989]

I love your brotherly love for one another.❤ What a beautiful example of God's love and how we can truly love each other in all seasons of our lives.

[@prestonmorrison4094]

We’re slightly obsessed with one another. Unapologetically. :)

[@ashleyoliver6989]

@prestonmorrison4094 That is safe Love ❤️ #keepmodelingtheFather

[@abby999]

“the perfect place to drop off your garbage is in the wilderness”🔥🔥🔥🔥woo WOOOOOO‼️‼️‼️‼️ this perfectly sums up and affirms the wilderness experience i had at work today. i saw something disgusting in myself so kindly reflected back at me. God is good all the time - and ALL the time, He is good!!!!!

[@franchat]

Watching yall talk is like watching a savage holy tennis match! Its epic everytime!

[@fadereraagboola6080]

Pallet cleansing is one of the best descriptions I’ve ever heard

[@nikamoff5835]

I need this one ♥️I’m currently in the Wilderness and I can already say before I watch this….. that I Truly Believe the Wilderness is a Blessing!!!! I’m seeing the blessings in this Thank you Lord 🙏🏽But I’m needing encouragement right now.

[@chamarioc]

Out of any of Christ ministry messages I’ve heard, this is my favorite one. The right perspective of the wilderness is life changing for real. God is so kind. 💙

[@stephenvallejo3834]

Tim Ross and Preston Morrison what an amazing time and so much insight.

[@tiffanyolives]

This is so real. I was in it since Sept 2020, and escalated in 2022-2023. I am so grateful to say that this, Sept 2023 I am redeemed, alive and restored. God is good.

[@makiebahatton2628]

Praise The Lord 🙌🏿

[@lizakendi6145]

Oh my God ,this is so much knowledge,y'll have wisdom beyond measure. The message is definitely home 😇😇

[@msthang8200]

I am blessed by both of your vunerability. The wilderness is sheedding of the old wine skin; standing naked in front of our God; and Him putting on our new wine skin. Be blessed Men of God.

[@patricefeanny497]

😢😢😢thats how i feel. I dont ever wanna not be naked with you God. But...I came to that point IN my wilderness season. Its such a freeing place🎉 to be TOTALLY OPEN AND HONEST WITH HIM and have him Validate you and comfort you and love on you. Ohhhhhhh soooo AWESOME ❤❤❤

[@prestonmorrison4094]

PREEEEEAAACCHHHH IT, PATRICE!!!

[@patricefeanny497]

@@prestonmorrison4094 The wilderness is no joke but ohhhh when you come OUTTT. PEACE THAT DON'T MAKE NO SENSE. A trust that allows you to just REST in HIS Presence. All the scriptures become your literal testimony. And to Tim's point the Old scriptures we think are cliche become a fresh wind to carry you through what the wilderness preparation was for.

[@chamarioc]

THIS! 💙

[@giftydankwah3784]

Thank you. I love when you two get together and share the word like this. Amen

[@prestonmorrison4094]

We do too. :))

[@Jamie-fh1lj]

This is right on time for me. Thank you for having this impactful conversation. Pray for me I’m in the wilderness right now.

[@prestonmorrison4094]

We are praying! Follow The Pillar just as His people always have and you will see Him move in ways which take your breath away!

[@abby999]

you’re not alone - just in boot camp. we all have the same struggle here, and we all push thru it individually, yet we’re not alone. i’m right here with you. ♥️ don’t give up, we got this & God’s got us!💪💪💪

[@roseypullmann]

There is way too much I gleaned from this conversation being in my own wilderness season. I can’t be thankful enough to you both for your spirit led and filled conversations. They have blessed me but this one hit exactly where it needed to. Listening through tears the whole time.

[@BruddaEL]

I love y’all relationship and chemistry. I need y’all to do monthly podcasts together whether on this platform or the basement please!!!!!!

[@Ckrissy013]

This morning at the gym, I listened to Pastor Robert Madu talking about the same exact thing. Then I stumble upon this podcast at night, wow God. This was definitely a message for me. Thank you ❤️

[@chelseastevens3458]

For as many times as I’ve heard teaching on the wilderness, this was soooo much better than all that! Like a giant drink of water for my soul in current wilderness!! Love y’all!

[@trustlivelikeit]

Sameeee

[@user-ol2qp9iq1x]

Wow! This is unbelievable! I am crying watching this

[@viviharris2131]

This is timely for me. I'm glad I listened even though its an ouch and an amen. Y'all pray for me.

[@kcmgfarm2389]

This touched my soul in a way I can't describe. I've been in the wilderness for nearly a year with no sign of a way out, looking up every day saying ok here I am, take it. I didn't know until now what he's doing through it. Praise and the Glory be to God. So thankful to you both.

[@MONICAPGRAY-lo3vu]

This mssg was such a blessing! 🎁Thank you both ❣️ Signed Dweller Dwelling in the wilderness. Holy Spirit keep me … I waiting on rest peace. I pray to Father God as I’m literally naked with you In Jesus Name Amen

[@shakita9388]

Oh this conversation blessed my soul!! And I needed this at this moment...thank you Holy Spirit for leading me here.❤

[@_alexisj_]

Thank youuu!!! Your series on friends of Jesus and this pod channel has been critical to my spiritual development in my wilderness season!! I was on a bible study today and we discussed ‘barren’ with references to Leah and Rachel in Genesis. Holy Spirit just gave me the revelation that I’m not barren In my finances, they are crutches being burned 😮‍💨!! God bless you both brothers ♥️!!

[@jamanlock4689]

On yesterday (9/15), I literally admitted that "Many a Days, I literally feel invisible in broad daylight; like God is literally hiding me in plain sight on purpose. Like, it's not time for me to be seen or known, except for those who know me because they're playing vital roles in my current season." Y'all are exposing the definite sentiments of my thoughts, heart & soul about this season. However, it's made an even greater difference, knowing He walked me into it & I didn't.

[@brianmagnuson5339]

Holy holy holy. Thank you fellas. I’ve been an addict my whole life!!! And this is rocking me in the best way. I’ve gotten clean and sober so many times and still return to my vomit. And now I can see Y. This is a game changer. Thank you Jesus and thank you men for sharing

[@abby999]

sobriety is possible i promise you. don’t give up on yourself - if you’re still with us it’s bc God knows your potential far better than you or i!!

[@josephinekayer]

We need one episode from you both at least once a month. Always soo good!

[@sariahjordan9385]

Wow wow wow wow wow!!!!!!!

[@ashleyfranklin4708]

When Preston spoke on pride & how it is a mask for his insecurity it was a 💡 for me that took me straight back to elementary school. And I had to immediately go before the Lord to get naked & repent. And I had to humble myself & say Lord, I’d rather not go any higher if this is how I’m going to act. I don’t want to fall because of pride.

[@raskul4]

Wow. This was a great conversation and a blessing to my soul. Thank you Preston and Tim.

[@serman68]

Pastor, everything you have been addressing in the Leader's Cut for the last few months has brought us to this moment. You help us understand the "why" in the wilderness. This is such a blessing to my soul during my own wilderness time. The Father helped me understand my "why questions" by showing me WHAT he was teaching me. So powerful.

[@prestonmorrison4094]

LOVE THIS!!!

[@CoachKimTheAuthor]

Holy Spirit has been speaking to me about the wilderness and Him being the only one to provide for me in the wilderness and I couldn’t understand why… this answered so many questions 😭😭😭 I have been THOROUGHLY blessed 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@unathimdaka1180]

This conversation ❤❤❤

[@ndaiziveimutsvangwa169]

This is a powerful discussion. Indeed the wilderness season is a season of training and it pushes us to lean more on God.

[@Sacious1989]

Was literally just watching an instagram clip of the last time you 2 were together then boom new leader’s cut with Tim. ❤ Love it thanks God

[@drethebeliever]

Thank you so much it's been a bit hard for me in the wilderness season complaining ect to family friends ect but not GOD

[@jamesbrooks5632]

Once again! Our God is FAITHFUL! Who am I that thou art mindful of me? It is a confirming WORD! It is a very humbling thing to walk with God in His silence.

[@BrookeJimenez-eu7nf]

I really feel loved by y’all. Thank you for your obedience. It’s for you and for us. I’m grateful to God for y’all.

[@camillamish2096]

May God bless you for changing lives 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪

[@askNatasha82]

The wilderness is a big ole slice of humble pie. Every single wilderness was a deeper lesson in humility.

[@son_shine247]

What scares me is the consequence that we will still have to endure regardless of our confession of sin and glorifying of God. Forgiveness doesn’t mean we won’t have to experience the consequences of our actions. God is gracious but He’s also a Just God.

[@9jachic]

Mic drop ! “We have so many people running around addicted to a new word”! Remember what God had already said !

[@AWinterTreasure]

What a change of perspective this was for me. The first wilderness I walked away from YHWH, and I second one, I wanted and tried to die. I am so glad that you both are speaking to this topic as believers for believers. Thank you

[@thewifemompreneur]

After three years in the wilderness, I needed to hear this. I have been feeling so grateful for my growth and thought it was strange. Thank you for this confirmation that my joy for the wilderness is simply gratefulness for the growth. I needed this!

[@brothermunoz6859]

I’m in the wilderness now lost a good job because of my own foolishness but I believe He has a plan

[@prestonmorrison4094]

The fact that you’re self-aware enough as well as healthy enough to say “because of my own foolishness” makes me think of one thing. The education God desired you to get through these stumbles, was received and is being stewarded well already. Learn EVERYTHING you can when you fall, for those are the essential things you must know for the next climb. ;) WELL DONE!

[@opeoluB]

So blessed 🙏🏾

[@kevinandrews2202]

This was so timely for me. Thank you for having these discussions. This has been a long season of preparation for me and I’m excited for that milk and honey on the other side!

[@alex_jd]

I get excited whenever Preston talks about this subject!

[@prestonmorrison4094]

I love that you feel you’re hearing the Lord through any of it!!

[@mspinkypimp]

This was so good!! Literally how I felt through my wilderness season and I can now see how God was helping me! So hard to see when you’re actually in it

[@quianalentrell181]

Thank you so much for this truth. Psalm 20❤🙏 Much love and many blessings to you and your family

[@getencouragedbraxton7210]

Thank you brothas so much for your vulnerability! I preached my 1st sermon on August 13th this year. A few weeks ago I listened to your pod on "Work" and I took the advice. I practiced my sermon 7 times before I presented it to the church. God blessed it and got His glory! Love yall!

[@davidmettler3051]

I am nearing an end of a wilderness right now. I have finally learned to thank God, RIGHT NOW, in advance. I cant wait to see all the things He's done in me, for me and through me and my family, by the time we get out. In summary, the Lord is showing off in our showdown that is literally at the tail end of 40 years (the number blows me away) of a stronghold of Satan and his demons in this family and, praise God, on September 12th, Satan's lost his grip on his pistol. This family is seeing Gods power and love manifest both spiritually and physically. The depth of the cut today is God confirming the thunder of His work may not seem evident in the hand-size cloud, but when God says its time to run, He's not just talking to His children. God reveals just how powerful His love is for us when we think nothings happening; and He shows us what obedience and waiting on Him looks like. 🙏🏻 - Pamela Mettler

[@SynphonySymone-ic1qi]

This was sooooooo good! I needed this! Thank you!

[@karaalee3944]

The wilderness reminds us of our dependence upon the Lord!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@loridrenth5199]

WOW! Thank you, thank you, thank you. Thank you God for this blessing of a podcast and your messengers sent to show me how to be present and thankful in this wilderness!

[@Candie4JC]

This episode is an answer to prayer 😭

[@tariqcollins2609]

Blessed the socks off me!

[@nondumisomadlala1692]

Amazing. I am comforted, assured and reminded that GOD is a good FATHER, always as in always. Thank you Pres and Tim🙏 I love you too my brothers - Nondumiso from South Africa.

[@prestonmorrison4094]

WE LOVE YOU BACK and we LOOOVVEEE SOUTH AFRICA!!!

[@derekgreen9622]

James 1:2-4 "Dear brothers and sisters,when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing."

[@gabrianamoss2272]

I don’t know how I came across this video but this was a very beautiful conversation. I couldn’t even explain this season that I’ve been in for over a year now. Even in my small groups I really couldn’t find the words to explain what I was going through but this 💕💕💕🙏🏾

[@Amarisg93]

5 months into this wilderness season and as loved as I feel from the Lord I also feel clueless lol. So foreign. Currently can’t sleep and hearing this message at 12:30am EST

[@keithpurvis5595]

Love it when you guys get together. I don’t have mentor at this time in my life. The one I had died before we really got started. But I feel like I’ve been mentored after listening to you all. God bless you and much love for you both.💖🙏🏾💯

[@JesseWilliamsinvest]

Thank you

[@carlosdelgadoiii1985]

This spoke to me today. I am struggling to hear from the Holy Spirit for the first time, I feel like I have hidden so much from God and others. I am still learning to hear his voice.

[@prestonmorrison4094]

Stay in His Word. Easiest way to learn to discern His voice is by consistently reading words He’s already spoken!

[@katebruno9255]

This has blessed me profoundly, thank you so much. My current wilderness season started last year when my teenage daughter was diagnosed with a brain tumor. She had crainiotomy but it was unsuccessful as it became too risky. She had radiation and now lives with epilepsy as a result of the tumor. She will need another risky surgery at some point if we don’t receive a miracle. Modern medicine can’t fix this but we know God can. Her faith has been her guiding light (and ours) praise the Lord. Trying to figure out what crutches I need to burn so to speak. What am I holding on to, what does God want me to face within myself or let go of out here? I have been more vulnerable than ever in my life. I need God now more than ever. Come Holy Spirit. Show me what I need to find here. 🙏

[@queennyla1]

Give us C O N T E X T! Amen!

[@theholistichunny]

Whew I’m in a wilderness season and this blessed me tremendously!

[@JEWandJentile5781]

Yo. I felt all of that. In it right now and it is so painful, but God is so good and so faithful and with Him the pain always has a purpose. I think of this one particularly painful exercise my volleyball coach had us do back in the day…I would grunt and groan the whole time, but when it came time to face our toughest opponents, it was those most tiring, most painful exercises that brought the most growth and made us the best we had ever been. Had he not put us through that training, we never would have been prepared for our toughest opponents. While we were still never perfect, we weren’t crushed due to the painful preparation. God is so so so good! When it hurts and when it feels so good. Thank You, Lord, for the mercy of the wilderness and for letting us get all this ugliness out with an audience of One instead of a multitude. You are worthy of it all.

[@prestonmorrison4094]

PREEEEEAACCHHHHH!!!!!!!!

[@SpiritLedTV]

I could not wait to watch this episode! Soooo grateful for both of yawl!!🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@prestonmorrison4094]

We appreciate the encouragement!!

[@house2home66]

Such a great, insightful time of reflection for me and my husband. At this moment, our minds are transformed. Now we're just waiting as The Lord continues to manifest His Word over our marriage and our children. We can testify that if we had not gone throgh what we've been through, we would have never experienced God in such a real way. We are so grateful for Him, His Word and His timing. He ALONE is worthy to be praised! 🙌🏾 God bless you both for publicly sharing this intimate conversation.

[@reynalay]

This was soo good and such a blessing. Thank you ❤️

[@lebogangsekgota2221]

Thank you so much for showing us how to have courage in the wilderness. To lean-in to Him and He will lean in to us🙏🏽

[@darknightofthesoulyt]

Only 11 min in but something the Holy Spirit gave me “sell your belongings and follow me” the rich man wasn’t willing to go through the wilderness and so Jesus said “it would be easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than to enter the kingdom of heaven”

[@khill0587]

This message was specifically for me. Thank you I got a break through

[@todaysbottomline5105]

One of the best teaching episodes!

[@monicadennis8206]

Even though you did the coming out of hiding pod before this one, this is still right on time - as always. I've heard you talk about those tortuous 9 months before, Preston. I think this is the first time I've heard you say why you stayed. I needed to hear that. But I think about the fact that you were able to preach/teach anyway. (And I'm just musing right now as I write this, so I'm not trying to sound like I have answers or anything.) I wonder how you were even able to prepare for those messages if you weren't hearing from him and I think about how God uses EVERYTHING. Even in your desert season, your messages were surely being used to help somebody. The fact that you were able to write them in the first place makes me ponder about the Holy Spirit somehow still giving you some kind of grace, but did you recognize it as such? You WERE in fact, still moving forward. I guess I'm fascinated by how you kept going given how you are (or were?) and how vital his voice is to you. But we do the last thing we know we were told. That's pretty simple, as far as directions go, if not hard to follow through on sometimes. ADDING THIS: It seems to me like in order to make sure you're on track in the wilderness, you need someone to help you process what you're experiencing.

[@oyamamdleleni]

It is sharing transparently like you guys are doing that those who come after you can have a different experience during their wilderness season. For me I have been in the wilderness season for almost 4 years now, it could have been shorter perhaps if I knew what it is for and the posture of obedience because of what awaits me on the other side. I came i it naive and having expectations, and when things were panning my way then doubt, pity party and feeling lonely. More people need to share their wilderness season journey then God’s people coming in can see it as time of preparation. Thank you guys and big ups, sending my love all the way from South Africa 🇿🇦 ❤

[@sosleepy25]

Whew. This was good.

[@jetellison147]

Please & Thank You for going quick sand deep, ocean deep, might I add black hole deep into the galaxy’s abyss deep! Because balls deep don’t even barely touched touch the surface of the personal intimacy delineated the level to be able to converse with Abba-Yah!!! This was that 💯 % raw and ragged diamonds 💎 Truths!!! I am listening 👂 next go round taking notes 📝. No one has ever shared an in-depth experience other than reading Job in comparison. People just want to get to chapter 42 where the rewards are. There’s so much more in having a relational experience with response. 😮 I am over here like my life will never ever ever ever be the same. To much is given much is required is not to be taken lightly. It’s not a cakewalk! This wilderness season seems like a minus with a whole lotta L’s because the requirement is to be like Christ. Thank You Preston & Tim. This helps me to truly understand this season in my life. Fo’ Reals!!! Mmm’K!

[@monizalez]

Lol I like garlics, leeks and onions, so I was lost for a spilt sec with the analogy Tim was saying. Makes 100% sense though, thank you for this episode gentlemen! I’ve been in a season of wilderness for an entire year, still in it and I’m just practicing patience, taking baby steps and preparing for my next season ❤🙏

[@deniyarobinson2893]

Yes, I am in the wilderness and this came through right on time, prepared in advance on Gods time. This was an amazing conversation and I took good notes. Thank you guys so much for sharing and dropping so many gems. I love you guys and may the Lords favor rain double fold on the both of you! 🤍

[@prestonmorrison4094]

Means A LOT! Thanks from BOTH twins!!

[@user-ht7jr5sf1f]

Watching this in my wilderness. So encouraging and I feel blessed at this moment❤

[@Jessy-LoveOneAnother]

Oh man... that blessed me. I'll be back tomorrow to share some thoughts. Been talking to Papa this whole time, but now it's time to give him my undivided attention.

[@princefamilyfun6440]

7 minutes I can already tell it’s another banger. Thankful for you my brothers!

[@prestonmorrison4094]

Timmy and The Ghost were on one EARLY!! :)))

[@medshell4vr]

By far the best discussion ever ❤thank you 🙏🏻

[@prestonmorrison4094]

That’s awesome. Timmy and I are grateful you heard the Lord speak to you so clearly, through it!!

[@makayadejarnette6671]

Oh this episode definitely blessed me.

[@Trevortwag_17]

Minute 55:34 pastor P says “worship in the wilderness” and the way pastor tim said “you better” had me rolling 🤣

[@Sha-RonTolbert]

This has been so helpful. Thank you ❤

[@viviana_espana]

So thankful for this episode - felt every nugget.

[@prestonmorrison4094]

BOOM! Glad you felt the Lord speak to you through every nugget!!!!!

[@carmena.rivera71]

I just LOVE you two!!!!!! My brothers from another mother! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@1234earp]

ANY WORD (FROM GOD) IS GOOD! That's so me! I am just listening and listening to so many sermons, the Bible, podcasts, everything because I'm constantly hungry for more of God. I don't want to walk out of step with him for one hour. I know I'm headed into a wilderness this year and this message is giving me comfort.

[@notofthisworld0]

This touched my soul and gave me more insight in the wilderness season I'm currently in. Yes it is painful and glad God is in it. I probably would've lost my mind already, well it's already lost and in a good way. Thank you both.

[@ahmadharris8330]

YYYYYYYYYOOOOOOOOOO WHAT Y'ALL DOIN OMG THIS ONE RIGHT HERE, THIS ONE RIGHT HERE DAWG. MY LORD, Y'ALL SOMETHING ELSE I TWLL YOU WHAT. GOD BLESS YOU BOTH GOD BLESS TOY BOTH THIS ONE WAS DIRTY Y'ALL SNUCK UP AND JUMPED ME

[@eric.valleyoftheheroic]

y’all were OVER THE TOP in this one. Wow! 😮‍💨

[@prestonmorrison4094]

My guy was on one FAST in this epi! :)) And his twin is ALWAYS here for it. :))

[@eric.valleyoftheheroic]

@@prestonmorrison4094 breakneck speed in the beginning! 🥹 you guys are amazing

[@sage8889]

Superb discussion....I have always believed the Wilderness is Preparation, & here is the confirmation. GOD is so Beautiful.

[@TiffanyDanielle7]

This was so amazing! Thank you both!

[@ronessajohnson5297]

This conversation MY GOD. a thank you guys. My heart is filled from THIS !!!