Following God’s plan for our lives is not only unveiled through the Word but also through vision – Psa. 119:105/ Hab. 2:1-3
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.
I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what he will say unto me, and what I shall answer when I am reproved. 2 And the Lord answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it. 3 For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end, it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.
When one accesses God’s plan through the Word, it is called revelation, but when one has a raw encounter with God towards the way forward, it is called vision as in the case of Moses, Elijah, Peter, and Paul – Exo. 3:7-10/ 1 Kgs. 19:8-19/ Act. 10:1-14/ Act. 9:1-6/ Act. 26:19
Why Do We Need Vision?
- No one knows tomorrow like God who creates tomorrow – Isa. 46:9-10
- Without a proven vision, life remains an adventure in frustration – Pro. 29:18/ Isa. 42:23-24
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That a thing seems right does not make it right – Prov. 14:12/Prov. 16:25
- We should always remember that God will only back up His plan in our lives and not our plans – Jonah Chapts 1-3/ 1 Thess. 5:24
- The value of a product is determined in the factory and not in the market – Psa. 139:14/ Jer. 1:5
- We must understand that it is God’s backing that makes front-liners in the race of life – Rom 9:16
Questions such as one’s specific assignment, location (where to carry it out), and Timing (when to set out) all require access to God for answers and this is why vision is a vital requirement for every believer to make the most of his/her adventures on earth – Pro. 29:18/ Hab. 2:1-3
Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what he will say unto me, and what I shall answer when I am reproved. 2 And the Lord answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it. 3 For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.
How to Access God’s Vision for Our Lives
- Desire access vision – Rev. 1:9-10
- Engage the altar of prayer to secure access – Hab. 2:1-3/ Jer. 29:11-13
- One must be meek – Ps. 25:9/ Num. 12:1-3
- Create a serene environment – 1 Kgs 19:11-12/ Pro. 18:1
- Be spiritually watchful – Hab. 2:1-3
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Continue to study in search of relevant facts – Dan. 11:32
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Be sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit – Jn. 8:29/
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Engage the mystery of praise – 2Chr. 20:22-27/ Ps. 67:5-7
Key Takeaways
- That a thing seems right does not make it right
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There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.
- Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he
Ps 23:1-3
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
Biblical Proofs of a true Vision
- Every true vision drives the visionary – Jer. 20:9/ Mak. 1:12
- Every true vision alleys all fears – 3:7-10/ Exo. 4:22-23
- Every true vision inbuilds confidence – 26:19/ Phi. 1:21
- Every vision guarantees increasing results when pursuit – Jhn 10:5/ 1 Kgs 8:15
- You enjoy divine strength – 1 Kgs 18:46/ Joel 2:1-8
- Every true vision stirs joy within – Psa 89:15/ Heb. 12:1-2
- You enjoy divine presence – Ps.23:1-5 / Jn 10:4-5/ Is 45:1-3 / Mat. 28:20/ Heb. 13:5
- God works through you – Jn 14:10/ Phi. 2:13
- You are ever refreshed – Ps 23:1-3