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Chris Moore Episode 14

Leading with Faith: Navigating God-Sized Visions

In this episode of Lead In 10, Chris Moore addresses the challenge of pursuing a God-sized vision when the outcome is unclear. He emphasizes the importance of faith over familiarity, drawing insights from Hebrews 11:1 and examples of biblical leaders like Abraham and Noah. Chris encourages leaders to lead with confidence, not certainty, and to take the next faithful step, trusting that God will guide the way. The episode is a call to action for faith-driven leaders to move forward with courage, even in the face of uncertainty.

00:00 Introduction: Embracing Uncertainty in Leadership
00:42 The Role of Faith in Visionary Leadership
01:46 Biblical Examples of Faith-Driven Leadership
02:23 God's Vision and Our Trust
03:30 Practical Steps for Leading with Faith
04:37 Conclusion: Taking the First Step with Faith

This is leading 10. I'm Chris Moore. Let me ask you something. How do you pursue a God-sized vision when the outcome isn't clear? Maybe you've got something stirring up in your heart, a calling, a dream, a direction that you believe is from God. But when you look at your current resources, connections, or timing, things just don't add up. It feels risky. It's like looking into a fog. You're just uncertain where you're going. Well, you're not alone. Every faith-driven leader hits that tension. The vision is clear. But the path is not. Let's talk about what to do when you're calling outpaces your clarity. Hebrews chapter 11, verse one says, now, faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. This is more than just a verse that you throw in a coffee mug. It's a leadership essential. Faith is what gives your God-given vision, weight. Heft, even when there's no proof that it will work yet. It's the courage to act on what you hope for, not just what you see. Now, what does this kind of say about us? Well, we like certainty. We want to know how the story ends before we take the first steps. Uh, that's sometimes while we're just unwilling to make a change because of that uncertainty, we want a full business plan, a confirmed return on investment, or at least a sign that we're not going to fail. But that's not how God usually works. He often gives us just enough to move to take a step or two, but not enough to control all the outcomes from the beginning. Think of the big leaders in scripture. Abraham left his home not knowing where he was going. Noah built an ark and perfect weather with not a drop of rain round. Peter stepped out of the boat before the waves were calm. They didn't have the full picture, but they had the promise and they walked by faith. Not by sight. That's what this says about us. We like security, but real leadership often demands faith over familiarity, faith over formulas, faith over fear. This verse also tells us something beautiful about God. He doesn't need to show us the full plan to prove he's trustworthy. God is a visionary. God, from the very beginning, he's been speaking things into existence. He gave Abraham a vision of a great nation before Abraham had even a single child. For those of us that have struggled to have children, we know what kind of faith Abraham had to have to see God's vision. He gave Moses a vision of freedom while Israel, his people. We're still slaves and chains. He gave the disciples a mission to reach the world, starting with just 12 guys, no budget, hiding in a room. God honors faith. He gives us vision, not as a test logic, but as an invitation to trust. He wants to walk with us, not just inform us. He leads step by step, not all at once, because if we had all the answers. We'd stop looking for God in our situation. So what do we do when we have a God-sized vision and limited visibility? Two simple practices that will change everything. Lead with confidence, not certainty. You may not know how it's all gonna work out, but you do know who gave you the vision, and that should be enough. When you share vision with your team, don't pretend that you have every answer along the way. Share what you know. Be honest about what's unknown. God may have actually given them a word to help you understand what you can't see, but be bold about what you believe God can do. People don't need perfect plans. What they need is a courageous leader. Be strong and courageous. Number two, take the next faithful step. Don't get paralyzed by trying to figure out step number 12. You're not ready for step 12 yet, but God has you ready for step one. Just take that step. Maybe it's starting a project, having a conversation you don't want to have. Setting a meeting, writing down what God's been stirring in your heart. Vision grows as you walk towards it, not before. So let's think about it as we end. Hebrews 11, one reminds us that faith makes vision real. Even when we can't see the outcome, we want uncertainty. But God calls us to be courageous. God values leaders who walk by faith, not by sight. And remember, you don't need the whole map. You just need the next step that God wants you to take. So what is your challenge in this? Think of one area where you've been waiting on more clarity before moving. Then take one faithful step forward. It doesn't have to be dramatic, just obedient. Send an email, make the phone call, write it down. Tell someone else, say yes, and let God meet you in your motion, your movement towards him. If God gave you the vision, he will guide the way. You don't need to see the finish line to start moving. You just need to trust the one who already sees the end of the beginning. Thanks for joining me on Lead In 10. If this encouraged you, send it to another leader who might be stuck in the fog of their own unknown. And if you're ready to turn your vision into real actionable plans, feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to talk to you. But until next time, lead with faith. Lead with boldness. And remember, you don't need full clarity to take the first step. You just need a little faith.

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