Inspired by a t trip to the Holy Land, Louie Giglio shares a powerful talk on the “road” to revitalized dreams. The “Pilgrim Road” excavation drove Louie to share the importance of God’s timing and His will to draw us into His presence. Under the ruin, the layers of dirt and decay lie a path toward freedom and relationship with God. It is on this path and in His presence that we regain our ability to dream, to envision our unique life lived for the glory of God and the good of others.
Key Takeaway
Take a step on the road to relationship with God, freedom, and restoration, by being used for His glory and the good of others.
1. It is the nature of the Spirit of God to put dreams in our hearts.
2. It is the strategy of the enemy to squash and steal dreams.
3. God wants to lift you out of the rubble to dream again.
4. To discover the pilgrim’s road requires you to take a step.
5. The end of the restored dream is the glory of God.
Discussion Questions
- What was Louie Giglio’s story of the family at the airport all about? What is the spiritual reality behind this image?
- What is the ‘dream’ Louie talks about? Where does this ‘dream’ originate?
- Can you put words to the dream God has put on your heart and life?
- What is the significance of the “streams in the Negev” (Psalm 126:5-6)? What irony can be found in this?
- Try to recall what was the purpose of the “Southern Steps.” How could the concept of the ‘Ascent’ be replicated today when it comes to meeting with God publicly and privately?
- What is powerful about archaeological excavation? Louie alludes to the importance of “giving God time.” What is his point in sharing this?
- Read Psalm 126:5-6. When was the last time you cried and what was it that led you to cry?
- Has God ever used the sowing of your tears to reap a harvest? Share that story with your group.
- What is the ‘step’ God may be calling you to take right now – to make progress on the pilgrim’s road?
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