God's Presence in Absence

Bonhoeffer explores the paradox of feeling God's absence as a form of His presence. He argues that spiritual wilderness, like Jesus' temptation, is where faith is tested and strengthened. 'God leaves human beings alone in temptation,' Bonhoeffer notes, suggesting that such experiences are divine appointments for growth. The book references Jesus' 40 days in the desert as the ultimate example of this truth.