Out of the Ashes to Dream Again

Mar 19

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.

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"God doesn't just want to give you a dream, He wants to give you His dream for your life."

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Louie Giglio

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?

Scripture References

Psalm 126 A song of ascents. 1.When the Lord restored the fortunes of126:1 Or Lord brought back the captives to Zion, we were like those who dreamed.126:1 Or those restored to health 2.Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.” 3.The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy. 4.Restore our fortunes,126:4 Or Bring back our captives Lord, like streams in the Negev. 5.Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy. 6.Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them.

14.Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: “Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say. 15.These people are not drunk, as you suppose. It’s only nine in the morning! 16.No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:17.“ ‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.18.Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy.19.I will show wonders in the heavens above and signs on the earth below, blood and fire and billows of smoke.20.The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and glorious day of the Lord.21.And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’2:21 Joel 2:28-32

22.The least of you will become a thousand, the smallest a mighty nation. I am the Lord; in its time I will do this swiftly.”

28.“And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions.29.Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days.30.I will show wonders in the heavens and on the earth, blood and fire and billows of smoke.31.The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord.32.And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved; for on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there will be deliverance, as the Lord has said, even among the survivors whom the Lord calls.2:32 In Hebrew texts 2:28-32 is numbered 3:1-5.

Louie Giglio

Louie Giglio is the Visionary Architect and Director of the Passion Movement, comprised of Passion Conferences, Passion City Church, Passion Publishing and sixstepsrecords, and the founder of Passion Institute.