Desire the Vision

Sermon by Bro. Rick Taylor
8/2/09

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

Vision is direction from God - it is God telling His people what He wants them to do.

1. How can I be a part of God's vision?

• You've got to be saved - If you want to be used in God's kingdom, you have to be a part of God's kingdom! Are you ready to do what God wants you to do?


• You've got to be sure - Are you sure that you're saved? What are the visible signs of your salvation? What kind of fruit are you producing in your life? You have to DO AWAY WITH DOUBT! (Matthew 13:5-6) When trials come, trust in the Lord.


• Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end."

2. How does God's vision affect me?

• Seek God - God calls us for a reason, but we often miss what He has in store for us because we have a "just looking" mentality. For example - how many times do you tell a salesperson that you're "just looking" to avoid having to work with them? That salesperson is there to help and serve you, but you just want to wander by yourself. That's how we sometimes treat God. He has the map and wants to tell us where to go. He wants to give us a vision for the future, but we tell Him that we're "just looking" and continue to wander.
• Submit to God - God's ways are not always our ways. His plans for us don't always coincide with our plans for ourselves. But God has a role for us and He wants us to obey Him. Think about John the Baptist. He was the forerunner for Christ. He had to humble himself and tell people that Christ was coming after him. He was even beheaded for teaching about Christ. I doubt that was his plan for his life when he was growing up, but that's what God called him to. We have to humble ourselves and submit to God's will for our lives because it's not about us - it's about GOD!

3. How can I know God's vision?

• PRAYER - We have a direct line to God. We can pray to Him 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Pray for your church and your fellow believers. Pray for the Holy Spirit to reveal your role to you.
• Remember this - if you are here, you have a purpose. God's vision is SO MUCH BIGGER than us! Do you desire to know God's vision for your life?