Touré Roberts, a guest on the podcast, discusses the urgency of the current state of the world and the need for spiritual discipline. He emphasizes transitioning from servants to friends with God and the importance of defiance in building something impactful. The chapter also explores the urgency of the harvest and how listeners can participate in a fruitful outcome regardless of their journey with God.
God is calling for leaders to build a wall of resistance and be radical in their approach against the problems and issues in the world.
God desires a personal relationship with individuals, not just their service, and seeks those who truly want to know Him intimately and develop a close bond.
Deep dives
God is looking for leaders
God is seeking individuals who are willing to make a stand and build something in the face of depravity and challenges. He is looking for leaders who will defy the status quo and be radical in their approach. These leaders are called to make a wall of resistance and take a stand against the problems and issues in the world. They are urged to build businesses, ministries, and projects that serve as acts of defiance. God is seeking those who will not only make a wall but also stand in the gap, being willing to sacrifice themselves and their resources for the greater good. The reapers are coming to assist those who have been sowing faithfully, and together, they will reap a bountiful harvest.
Understanding God's sentiment
God's sentiment is for His people to know Him intimately and not just serve Him. He wants a personal relationship with individuals and desires them to be His friends, not simply His servants. God seeks individuals who truly want to know Him and not just have a surface-level understanding based on what others say about Him. He calls for a deeper connection where His people see Him for themselves and develop a close bond. One scripture that reveals God's sentiment is found in Ezekiel 22:30, where He searches for someone to make a wall and stand in the gap on behalf of the land. This shows God's optimism and hope for a person who will rise up and be radical in their faith.
Building a wall and standing in the gap
The podcast discusses the importance of building a wall in the face of depravity and challenges. This wall represents a decision to separate oneself from the negative influences and take a stance against them. The podcast emphasizes the need to be defiant and not tolerate the current state of things. Building this wall is an act of resistance and serves as a standard against which everything else is measured. Additionally, standing in the gap refers to holding space between the crisis at hand and the move of God. This requires perseverance and staying committed to the cause even when faced with difficulties and opposition.
The reapers are coming
For those who have been faithfully sowing seeds and giving to the kingdom, the podcast brings a message of hope. It reassures that the reapers are coming to help harvest the fruits of their labor. Many have been sacrificing and sowing for a long time without seeing the full manifestation of their harvest. However, the podcast emphasizes that help is on the way. The reapers, those who will reap what others have sown, are being sent by God. There is an acceleration and a promise that the harvest will be bountiful, surpassing what was sown. The podcast encourages both the sowers and the reapers to rejoice together in the abundance that is to come.