Like all leaders, Jim Buchan has encountered challenges and potholes along his leadership journey. He shares how leadership development requires intentional preparation, much like the precision of a relay race handoff, where timing and alignment are crucial. When we hit the potholes of life, it can throw off our alignment and put us in danger. Join Jim and host Doug Stringer as they explore how keeping our focus on Christ can help us reach our destination with peace even in the midst of the pressures of life.
Summary: Choices define our destiny! Throughout our lives, we are confronted with making choices that influence our lives and future. As we are faced with decisions, it is so important to keeping our vision of hope and destination, with expectation and anticipation. There are times that our immediate circumstances are challenging and difficult, yet we have a covenant promise from God. Our greatest breakthroughs and victories often come when we choose to stay focused and committed even when we may not yet see it. Ruth chose her covenant commitment with no foreseeable promise of a better life, while her sister in law, Orpah, chose what was most familiar and comfortable. Orpah chose to go back to the familiarity of her people in Moab, while Ruth’s choice to continue with Naomi, brought her into an unexpected destiny. Orpah went into obscurity. Ruth entered into greatness. Which will you choose?
Doug recently shared on keeping our moral compass in the midst of all the noise polutition and distractions.. He points to the the scriptures that keep you focused on rectitude and righteousness. Listen to this timely, and inspiring message that remind us of the importance to be tethered to God and His word, to withstand the storms of the day.
God wants His church to prepare for the days ahead and be an ark of refuge in times of trouble. By preparing and getting in alignment to God’s kingdom principles, both individually and corporately, we can be ready to be a help to others. Windsurfing and speedboating in life may be fun and exciting, but when major storms come, we’d better be rooted and grounded in the Lord. We need stability in relationship to God and His Church. We need more than excitement and hype, we need His Word, His Wisdom, His Presence, His Divine Guidance and Direction. There is such need in the world around us today. So many are shipwrecked in the sea of despair. God is calling His people, you and me, to be rise up in these stormy days and be an ark of refuge. Noah is a man who heeded God’s divine warning and prepared. Hebrews 11:7 tells us that “By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear [and] prepared an ark for the saving of his household.” Noah lived in dark days full of corruption and immorality. But he heeded God’s warning that judgment was coming and prepared accordingly. As a result, his household was saved, as were all the living things that came with him on the ark. (Also see Genesis 6–9) This is where we are today- what will you do? Tune in as Doug shares how to stay tethered to God in the days ahead.
Join Doug as he shares insights on the Kingdom of God in present times, emphasizing the unique power of passionate gatherings and their potential for multi-generational impact. Drawing from historical examples and personal experiences, Doug discusses how God has been preparing the church for a significant move. He underscores the importance of consecration, commitment, and action, urging believers to prepare as an ark of refuge in challenging times. Tune in to hear Doug's reflections on obedience, humility, and living in alignment with God's will. This episode is a powerful call to press into God's presence, heed His voice, and embrace His transformative work in our lives and communities. Click here for SHOW NOTES. Share this message with a friend and subscribe for weekly encouragement and inspiration! Visit AWordInSeasonPodcast.org for a free 30-Day Devotional, Show Notes, and to see previous guests. Learn more at: SomebodyCares.org and join us to support this ministry and disaster response efforts. You can also receive weekly Provoke-a-Thought emails, monthly teaching emails, periodic ministry updates, or join our prayer team by signing up here! FOLLOW US ON: Facebook: @SomebodyCaresAmerica Youtube: SomebodyCaresAmerica Rumble: SomebodyCares or Twitter: _SomebodyCares. Instagram: SomebodyCaresAmerica LinkedIn: Somebody Cares America