This past weekend my pastor shared his vision for the church this coming year. All of what he is sharing is from God, and it is a crucial part of his role as lead pastor. He is the chief vision caster, and vision is essential for any organization. Proverbs 29.18a says, "Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained". Without vision the church has no direction.
Right now I'm in the final week and a half of a class for towards my master's. This week I have to do an assignment that looks at a vision for my life when I get done with school. It's one of those things I've been meaning to do, but haven't had the time to simply sit and do it. It's crucial because of what the verse in Proverbs says.
Without vision there is no direction to life. Without vision there is no reason, simply action and results. Without vision, everyone does what they feel should be done. Resources are wasted, potential isn't lived up to, and ultimately lives are lost. Vision is essential. My pastor's vision involved people being prayed for, witnessed to, and entering into new life in Christ. He outlined some steps as to how it could be done.
What vision is there in your life? What are you trying to accomplish? Who are you trying to reach? What is God leading you to do? With no vision your life will be unrestrained. Take some time this week and pray, begin to seek God's direction in your life. What is your calling? What is your passion? What are your gifts? What is God leading you to do?
Get a vision from God. Live it out.
"I have been young and now I am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken or his descendants begging bread."
To God alone be the Glory!
Peace be with you
