Stop Running

This episode explores the concept of spiritual transformation and the importance of maintaining a constant focus on God, using the analogy of a horse trainer and their horses. The speaker begins by sharing recent positive events in his church, including a young woman's conversion and the launch of a new American Sign Language Bible study. Against this backdrop of positive spiritual growth, the speaker introduces the central metaphor of the round pen, where horses are trained to re-establish leadership and trust with their handlers. More significantly, this round pen analogy is extended to illustrate the spiritual journey, emphasizing the need for consistent engagement with God's word and spiritual disciplines to avoid becoming "idle" and losing sight of God's direction. For instance, the speaker recounts his experiences training horses, highlighting how moments of distraction can lead to a loss of focus and the need for re-engagement. The narrative then shifts to the biblical story of Peter walking on water, using it to illustrate the importance of unwavering faith and the consequences of allowing distractions to overshadow God's guidance. The speaker concludes by emphasizing the need for complete surrender to God's will, even when it requires abandoning ingrained beliefs and cultural norms, drawing parallels to Peter's transformation after Pentecost and the speaker's own experiences training a more mature Mustang. What this means for listeners is a call to actively pursue a deeper relationship with God, characterized by consistent spiritual practices and unwavering obedience, even when faced with challenges and uncertainties.