Message topic: Hospitable Love
Pours this episode:
- Stagg (All)
- BRT 1 & 2 (Rob)
- Russell’s Reserve (JB & Mikey)
- Staves & Grain Shark Repellent “Podcask Pick” (Featured Pour)
Summary:
In this episode, JB and Fancy Rob introduce their guest, Clint Sample, and talk about Halloween and fall traditions. The conversation then shifts to the topic of worrying and how it can steal joy from the present moment. They read from the Gospel of Matthew and discuss the importance of living righteously and valuing the kingdom of God above all else. They also share their experiences with different whiskeys and a visit to the Heaven Hill Distillery.
The hosts discuss the power of prayer and how it can set the expectation for tomorrow. They share personal experiences of intense prayer during difficult times and the peace that comes from surrendering to Christ in prayer. They emphasize the importance of praying with a biblical worldview and seeking God today while leaving tomorrow in His hands. The guys review the feature pour of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof batch B523.
Takeaways:
Forgetting the past is essential to living in the present and focusing on God’s mission.
Recognizing our imperfections and past failures allows us to move forward and be transformed by Jesus.
Realigning ourselves with God’s will and mission helps us break free from the hold of the past.
Living in the now requires us to be new and different, fully embracing the fresh newness that comes from following Jesus. Aligning our will with God’s will is essential for living in the present and fulfilling God’s purpose for our lives.
We must release the baggage of our past in order to walk in the freedom of Christ.
Humbling ourselves and entrusting all our worries and cares to God allows us to live in the present and experience His peace.
Forgetting the past and focusing on the goal ahead enables us to move forward and make a difference in the present.