Then, he picks random verses from the rest of 2 Samuel 23—which describes David’s mighty men—and casually works them into each chapter even though they don’t make any sense. Our Savior is ready and willing to take on incredible life journeys that shake the world and bring glory to His name. My Take: This book is a follow-up to a book I’ve wanted to read for some time, In A Lion’s Pit on a Snowy Day, and reading this book has amplified that desire tenfold. I need to be around people who make me feel as if I’m doing next to nothing because they’re making such a big difference. I think that message distracts from the heart of every day faithfulness, of living as though God has a purpose to your every day routine.

Chase the Lion” is a book length exposition of a little-known passage of Scripture in 2 Samuel 23:20, about a man named Benaiah who, on a snowy day, chased a lion into a pit and killed it. If you want to experience the supernatural, you have to attempt something that is beyond your natural ability.In every dream journey, there comes a moment when you have to quit living as if the purpose of life is to arrive safely at death. It’s a convenient message when things are going well, but does little to provide hope in times of suffering. If you want to experience God’s miraculous provision, you have to attempt something that is beyond your resources. Chapters are filled with stories of church planting, historical leaders, missionary tales, and Scripture references that stir the heart. But it may be setting the things in place for that future generation to accomplish those massive dreams.

I recommend Chase the Lion to everyone who knows that there is so much more to life than the status quo. Perspective is a difference-maker in life, and as a leader your perspective has a ripple effect in the people you lead.

It’s been a game changer for lots of lion chasers, and I’ll share some of their dream journeys in Chase the Lion. Mark holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Regent University and is the New York Times best-selling author of seventeen books, including The Circle Maker, In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day, Wild Goose Chase, Play the Man, Whisper, and, most recently, Double Blessing. I remember a pastor telling me once, “If the enemy is not at war with you, you had better check to see if what you’re doing is making any difference to the Gospel of Christ.