Episode 27: The Way of the Jackal and Owl
SUMMARY
In this episode, Olivia and Milo consider the spiritual desert, a place where God realigns our expectations and draws our dependence onto Him. They delve into how we should lay aside our preconceived notions and embrace the way of the jackal and the owl.
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PODCAST NOTES
Title: The Way of the Jackal and Owl
Hosts: Milo Curtis and Olivia Curtis
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INTRODUCTION
In this episode, Olivia and Milo consider the spiritual desert, a place where God realigns our expectations and draws our dependence onto Him. They delve into how we should lay aside our preconceived notions and embrace the way of the jackal and the owl.
Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past, see that I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland . The wild animals honor me, the jackals and the owls, because I provide water in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland, to give drink to my people, my chosen, the people I formed for myself that they may proclaim my praise.
- Isaiah 43:18-21 -
HOW DO WE ALIGH OUR EXPECTATIONS WHEN MOVING INTO WHAT GOD HAS NEXT?
FORGET AND DO NOT DWELL ON THE PAST
Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.
The scripture isn’t saying we have to forget everything. We are still called to remember the Lord’s faithfulness. However, we are to for forget the former things that may be cultivating expectations that are at odds with what God has for us.BE PRESENT IN THE MOMENT
See that I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
Being aware of the present moment draws our attention to the blessings that are with us today. The temptation is to look at the blessings that exist for someone else or we hope will be in the future. Practicing present moment awareness is a skill that can be developed to focus our minds on the moment God has us in.CHOOSE TO TRUST GOD AMIDST UNCERTAINTY
I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland . The wild animals honor me, the jackals and the owls, because I provide water in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland, to give drink to my people, my chosen, the people I formed for myself that they may proclaim my praise.
How do you navigate in the wilderness
The Jackal adapts to its environment so it can survive the wilderness
The Owl is nocturnal and finds its nourishment in the darkness
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