What is it like to feel like you heard words directly from God?

During a season of pursuing a God-given vision, I experienced two moments that have stayed with me. At the Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., I felt God tell me, “You’re not ready.” Later, while watching people gather and enjoy life at Disney Springs, another message came just as clearly: “The world is winning.”

In this episode, I share what I believe those words meant and how they connect. Waiting is not necessarily rejection—it may be preparation. But preparation is meant to lead somewhere. God has given His people different gifts, resources, experiences, and ideas so we can work together to meet real needs and bring His light into the world.

We’ll talk about why Jesus will always be relevant even when some of our methods have become outdated, how the body of Ch ...