I’ve been tracking off and on with Martin Scott since around 2002-ish and find him inspiringly provocative!   Those provocations have been one of several key ingredients to my personal growth and the growth of my theology.  As a prophet, Martin frequently has had specific perspective about the times in which we live and often for each new year.  I don’t think he’s posted a specific word about 2011, but in mid-January he and Gayle, his wife, were at Family church near Sacramento where two messages were recorded that I think create a provocative (there’s that word again) context for how to journey with God in His destiny for us and the world during these really extraordinary days in which we find ourselves.

Certainly personally, and I think as an American, destination has been more my focus than journey.  I struggle to appreciate most journeys and usually have my telescope out to scan the horizon for the destination.  Martin is one who repeatedly brings me back to the profound truth of journey in our lives and in the tapestry of redemptive history.  How to move forward with purpose and a deep-seated hope and joy when you’re filled with genuine questions without easy answers is often difficult (at least for me) and yet I am convinced that it is our calling in this season of world history and in being the Church sown into the World.  I think Martin makes a great hands-on tour guide!

Be provoked and enjoy the ride (If you’re like me, you may have to get back on and enjoy the ride a few times!)

Martin Scott – Sacramento – January 14th, 2011

Martin Scott – Sacramento – January 16th, 2011