Bob Beaudine: Seethe Field

In the midst of your toughest moment, your friend will help remind you that you have a hope and a future. This friend will help you carve away those areas in your life that are holding you back… When trouble and heartache surprise you in life, it’s not uncommon to want to head to higher ground for answers. But this isn’t always easy with all the distractions and clamor that surround situations like these.

What I’ve learned at 2 Chairs is that “seeing the field” from God’s perspective isn’t just for the hard times but for all times of our lives. It’s so comforting to know that every day God has thoughts He’d like to share with us about friends, family, relationships, career, health, finances, and everything in between.”

Bob Beaudine in 2 Chairs: The Secret That Changes Everything (Franklin: Worthy, 2016) 56, 59. Download a free PDF of the book here.

Today marks day three of seven. The header photo are my upstairs 2 Chairs. And if you have not picked your WHO friend, talk to God and ask Him to help you identify this person.

Now, on to Step #3: See the Field. To "see the field” refers to gaining a broader perspective beyond your immediate crisis or stressful circumstances with God as well as with your WHO friend.

Just as a driver focused on the road misses the scenery, people overwhelmed by life's daily struggles often fail to see the bigger picture and the guidance available to them.

Today’s Scripture carries a powerful message related to this. Two are better than one because we get a better return on our labor and because we can pick each other up. But don’t miss what Solomon says at the end of this thought: “But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.” Every one of us falls. That’s why we need WHO friends.

Let me relate this back to generosity. I have found that most people fail to obey the teachings of Jesus on money because they don’t have a likeminded stewards encouraging their obedience and faithfulness. Do you?

In a few days, we will announce some big news from Generosity Monk. For now, hear this. We want to get the biblical message of Christian generosity to every generation in every nation. To do that, we feel led of God to build a community of people who want to inspire the people in their cities and countries to live simply, give sacrificially, serve humbly, and love generously.

We will show you how you can grow that community where you are. Imagine a global community of people who “see the field” and aim at obedient and generous stewardship!

Today I ask for your prayers as I fly to Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Tonight I speak at the annual Kingdom Capital Fund banquet. Learn more about KCF here. Pray for God to fill me with the Spirit and love to inspire about 500 people to kingdom generosity.

And I will sit with three of my WHO friends, Steven Jankord, board chair of Kingdom Capital Fund, Greg Henson, President of Kairos University, and John Stanley, who taught me the Surrender Novena and so much more over the years.

Imagine, John agreed to drive six hours to meet Steve, learn about KCF, talk about areas of possible collaboration, and spend about 24 hours together. That’s a WHO friend!