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Leader, Draw Near

Can you spare 4 minutes?

That’s the average length of OCF’s new weekly devotional podcast for leaders. Who is a leader? You are—the one who turns to God for wisdom and direction in leading others.

Leader, Draw Near is a 54-week podcast devotional based on the book written by Col Larry Simpson, USAF (Ret). The podcast features 12 narrators from a variety of ranks, branches of service, and walks of life.

Each podcast devotional is fashioned to prompt reflection on a specific topic. Listeners are encouraged to search out each Scripture reference and to lean into God for more light as He meets you where you are. Each episode ends with a few Points to Ponder, which are perfect for personal reflection, or for use with a mentor or in a small group setting.

The leader who intentionally integrates the teachings of Scripture into daily decision making will have lasting influence and will lead with integrity, humility and a servant’s heart.

Take 4 minutes and integrate this devotional into your day!

Jan 1, 2021

Today’s Scripture reading comes from Exodus 3:11-12, quoting from the NIV:

“But Moses said to God, ‘Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?’ And God said, ‘I will be with you.’ ”

Recall a time you were faced with a difficult task—personally, professionally, or...


Dec 25, 2020

Today’s Scripture reading comes from Mark 6:31, quoting from the NASB:

“And He said to them, ‘Come away by yourselves to a secluded place and rest a while.’ (For there were many people coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat.)”

What would you consider a reasonable work/rest rhythm? In...


Dec 18, 2020

Today’s Scripture reading comes from 2 Kings 2:14, quoting from the NIV:

“He took the cloak that had fallen from Elijah and struck the water with it. ‘Where now is the LORD, the God of Elijah?’ he asked. When he struck the water, it divided to the right and to the left, and he crossed over.”

Elisha’s master...


Dec 11, 2020

Today’s Scripture reading comes from 1 Kings 19:4, quoting from the NIV:

“While He himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness. He came to a broom bush, sat down under it and prayed that he might die. ‘I have had enough, LORD,’ he said. ‘Take my life; I am no better than...


Dec 4, 2020

Today’s Scripture reading comes from Isaiah 6:3, quoting from the NASB:

“And one called out to another and said, ‘Holy, Holy, Holy, is the LORD of hosts, the whole earth is full of His glory.’”

Have you considered holiness as an essential leadership quality? I have to admit, when I think of leadership...