The principle of our journey and its process is: out of Egypt, through the wilderness, and into the land.The time we spend in the wilderness can be shortened. Israel was in the wilderness for 40 years; Jesus was in the wilderness for 40 days! We can be like Israel and resist the dealings of God and refuse to cooperate with Him and we will continue to walk in circles year after year, until we finally repent (change our mind). Or we can be like Jesus and go through the wilderness with speed and efficiency, learning what we need to learn, and receiving the soul salvation that the Father has for all of us!
Rev 1:6 And hath made "us" kings and priests unto God and his Father; to Him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.