NAS Prov 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, But happy is he who keeps the law.
Amp Where there is no vision [no redemptive revelation of God], the people perish;
1. WHAT IS VISION
2. WHERE IT COMES FROM AND WHY YOU NEED IT.
3. HOW TO GET IT
4. WHAT VISION WILL PRODUCE IN YOUR LIFE
5. WHAT TO DO TO BRING YOUR VISION TO PASS.
Hab 2:2 Then the LORD answered me and said, “Record the vision And inscribe it on tablets,
1. WRITE IT DOWN... COMMUNICATE IT... ARTICULATE IT...
HAVING A TRUE VISION IS OF LITTLE VALUE UNLESS IT CAN BE COMMUNICATED WITH CLARITY AND CONSISTENCY.
AMP Philemon 6 the participation in and sharing of your faith may produce and promote full recognition and appreciation and understanding and precise knowledge of every good [thing] that is ours in [our identification with] Christ Jesus [and unto His glory].
Heb 10:23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful;
MSG Let's keep a firm grip on the promises that keep us going. He always keeps his word.
Heb 10:23 THE WORD CONFESSION (PROFESSION)
THE Grk WORD “HOMOLOGIA” - THIS MEANS TO SAY THE SAME THING.
“HOMO” MEANS SAME KIND... “LOGIA” MEANS WORDS
KEEP SAYING THE SAME THING.
THE Grk WORD “LOGOS” HAS TO DO WITH A CONCEPT, OPINION, IDEA, AND EMOTION.
IF YOU CONFESS HIS WORDS YOU ARE AGREEING WITH HIS WAYS, HIS HEART, PURPOSE, CONCEPTS, OPINONS OR EMOTIONS.
THE WORD CONFESSION “HOMOLOGIA” NOT ONLY MEANS TO SAY IT LIKE GOD SAYS IT, BUT MORE SPECIFICALLY IT MEANS TO SEE IT LIKE GOD SEES IT, FEEL IT LIKE GOD FEELS IT, KNOW IT LIKE GOD KNOWS IT.
2. WE ARE GOING TO HAVE TO RUN...
Hab 2:2 Then the LORD answered me and said, “Record the vision And inscribe it on tablets, That the one who reads it may run.
RUN WITH PURPOSE AND AIM...
1 Cor 9:24 Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
Heb 12:1 Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,
VISION IS THE CATALYST FOR ENDURANCE
Heb 12:1 Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross
Heb 10:35 Therefore, do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. 36 For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised.
2 Tim 2:3 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
WE HAVE TO LEARN TO ENDURE SOUND DOCTRINE (2 Tim 4:3).
YOU’RE BLESSED WHEN YOU ENDURE TEMPTATION (James 1:12).
Matt 10:22 You will be hated by all because of My name, but it is the one who has endured to the end who will be saved.
LOVE ENDURES ALL THINGS (1 Cor 13:7).
WE ARE TO BE VISIONARIES NOT AMBITIONARIES
VISIONARIES STAY PLIABLE.
Prov 16:3 Commit your works to the LORD And your plans will be established.
3. YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE TO PREPARE
THE STRONGER THE VISION THE MORE TIME MAY BE NECESSARY TO GROW YOURSELF, TO HARNESS THE VISION.
PERSONAL GROWTH – PACKING FOR THE TRIP
HOW TO PREPARE AND GROW
1. CHOOSE A LIFE OF GROWTH
2. START GROWING TODAY
3. BE TEACHABLE
4. FOCUS ON SELF-DEVELOPMENT NOT SELF-FULFILLMENT.
5. NEVER STAY SATISFIED WITH CURRENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
6. BE A CONTINUAL LEARNER. IT TAKES TIME
7. DEVELOP A PLAN FOR GROWTH.
8. PAY THE PRICE.