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Your Vision

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Your Vision

Proverbs 29:18 -"Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he
that keepeth the law, happy is he."

Many of us, I’m sure, have read or heard this scripture
before—-"Where there is no vision, the people perish." And most of
us have looked at it in a very selfish way. We’ve thought, "Yep, if I
don’t have a vision (goal, dream, expectation), I will perish." This is
very true. But the Holy Spirit put something so deep in my spirit I have to
share it with you.

Our church is in the process of building a House of God which seats 2700
people. During one of the services our pastor stated that this building is a
tool to help us attain our church vision. Then he quoted our scripture, "Where
there is no vision the people perish." It was right then when the Holy
Spirit said, "This doesn’t just mean your church." My spirit cried
out, "EXPLAIN…. PLEASE!!!!" And He did. He said, "This is not
just for the people who come here now; it’s also for those who are
coming."

The scripture says, "The people." It doesn’t limit the benefits of
the vision to the people having the vision. It expands it toward the purpose of
the vision — to bless others. This is why your vision is so important—because
it can, does and will affect others in one way or another. Whether it’s the way
you handle matters in an office or how you train up your children, your vision
changes lives. If you don’t believe me here’s an example.

Have you ever seen someone who was successful and you said to yourself,
"Yeah, if they can make it, I can make it." Or have you ever seen
someone who took a wrong turn and paid dearly for it? In either circumstance,
each vision affected you. It might not have changed your life, but it could
have been that "extra checkmark" that confirmed what you believed. So
you see, just as that person’s vision affected you, your vision could
definitely be an added "checkmark" to someone who needs encouragement
to stay on the right path or move to the right path.

Do you know how many anointed ministries lay dormant inside of unsaved
people? There are ministries of healing right now in work places, on street
corners, in crack houses, inside the clubs and bars— and yes, strange places.
And we wonder why so many are perishing—- because these ministry visions are
not being fulfilled.

We need to act on our visions. This is truly a word from the Lord for
someone, "ACT ON YOUR VISION!!!!" The Lord says, "I did not give
you the vision for it, you or others to perish — act on your vision!"

So often we get ministry confused with preaching. Ministry is not just
preaching. It could be praying for others or hosting those who are on the road
preaching the Gospel. Here is a list of spiritual gifts given by the Holy
Spirit; I’m sure you fall into one of these categories:

Administration

To understand the goals of
a given segment of the Church’s ministry and to direct that area effectively
keeping the Church on course. (Acts 12:12-21)

Apostle

To lead, inspire and
develop the churches of God by the proclamation and the teaching of true
doctrine. (Acts 12:1-5, Acts 14:21-23)

Craftsmanship

To artistically and
creatively use one’s hands and mind. (Exodus 28:3-4)

Discernment

To know with assurance
whether some behavior is of God or of Satan. (Acts 5:3-6, Acts 16:16-18)

Evangelist

To share the Gospel to
unbelievers in such a way that they become disciples of the Lord Jesus. (Acts
8:26-40)

Exhortation

To stand beside fellow
Christians in need and bring comfort, counsel and encouragement. (Acts
11:23-14, Acts 14:21-22)

Faith

To have extraordinary
confidence in God’s promises, power, and presence. (Hebrews 11th Chapter)

Giving

To offer material blessings
for the work of the church with willingness, cheerfulness and liberality. (2
Corinthians 8:1-5)

Healing

To restore health to the
sick through the power of the Holy Spirit. (Luke 9:1-2, James 5:13)

Helps

To assist the Men/Women of
God so that they can give themselves continually to prayer, and to the
ministry of the Word. (Acts 6:2-4)

Hospitality

To open one’s home
willingly and offer lodging, food, and fellowship. (Genesis 18:1-15 & 3
John 2 – 8)

Intercession

To pray for others and the
building of the Kingdom of God (1 Thess. 3:10-13, 1 Timothy 2:1-2)

Knowledge

To understand the great
truths of God’s Word and to make them relevant to specific situations in the
church. (Eph. 3:14-19)

Leadership

To motivate, direct and
inspire God’s people in such a way that they voluntarily and harmoniously
work together to do the Church’s work effectively. (Exodus 18:13-16, Judges
3:10, Hebrews 13:7)

Mercy

To feel exceptional empathy
and compassion for those suffering and devote time and energy to alleviate
their pain. (Luke 10:30-37)

Missionary

To minister whatever other
spiritual gifts that exist in a second culture or second community. (1
Corinthians 9:19 – 23)

Music

To praise God through
various forms of music and enhance the worship experience. (1 Cor 14:26)

Pastor

To assume responsibility
for the spiritual welfare of a group of believers. (1 Peter 5:1 – 11)

Prophet

To interpret and apply
God’s revelation in a given situation. (1 Cor 14:1-5, 1 Cor. 14:30-33, 1 Cor.
14:37-40)

Serving

To willingly serve other
Christians by bearing their burdens. (Gal. 6:1-2)

Teacher

To communicate the truths
of God’s Word so that others can learn. (Hebrews 5:12-14)

Wisdom

To have an understanding of
God’s will and work as it relates to the living of life. (James 3:13-18)

You have a ministry inside of you and also a vision to touch those around you
and the world at large. If you don’t feel that you can change the world then
start by changing your "little corner of it." I guarantee you that
the change you make in your life and in the lives of others will be highly
contagious. Your vision does affect the vision of others. It’s a shame but it
is true — those who are blind to "the vision" will keep others from
seeing "their own vision."

It’s not about you; it’s about the progression of God’s kingdom. If God has
given you a big vision, step out on it. He will never give you vision without
the provision. He will never give you a mission without the means. If you don’t
use the vision or get the vision, the people perish, and quite honestly, we’ve
lost too many already.

 

 

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