December 2, 2024 – Whose Vision Is It?

Whose Vision Is It?
December 2, 2024

DAILY PROVERB:

Proverbs 29:16-18
 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall. Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul. Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

 

OUTLOOK ON THE IN BOOK:

    A vision! It sounds like someone closed their eyes and somehow received this vision. It brings to mind Bible stories where God conveyed information through prophets via visions. I have heard preachers speak of their vision for new buildings or schools. Missionaries discuss their vision for the mission field and the people of another land. Evangelists share a vision for America and the church. Some use this verse to support the importance of this vision and need. “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” The problem is they stopped quoting to soon.

 

    The vision mentioned in this verse is not meant to be our own vision; it is meant to be God’s vision. In this context, the word “vision” signifies “prophetic revelation.” The second part of that verse says, “but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.” We no longer require God to implant visions in us for the future because the Bible serves as our complete “Prophetic Revelation.” God does not need another messenger with a new message; He requires messengers to carry out the timeless message that transforms people into new creations in Him.

 

    I believe that the pastors, evangelists, and missionaries who referenced this passage were sincere. I believe that God works within us, instilling burdens in our hearts for places of service. I also believe that ministry-related visions genuinely stem from time spent in the Word and understanding God’s calling on their lives. God imparts wisdom in the hearts of individuals to fulfill these earthly visions.

 

    Nevertheless, it’s crucial to ensure we understand Scripture as it is written. Without a vision, people perish. Without a Word from God, people will perish. How do we receive that Word? By reading the Bible daily and sharing it frequently.

 

THE WORD WALKING IN ME:

    A song proclaims, “Rescue the perishing, care for the dying, Jesus is merciful, Jesus will save.” In our prayers, we may implore: “Rescue us, O Lord, from perishing without your Word. Help us, Father, to navigate life with prophetic guidance from your Holy Word, so that we may not perish without your vision. Amen.”

 

Who’s vision are following?

 

IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:

Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this Passage, and todays Devotion?

 

Do I find within this reading a CHALLENGE for my life?

 

What are one or two things I WILL DO today or this week to accept that CHALLENGE?

  

GOD TALKING TO ME: December 2, 2024

THROUGH THE BIBLE WITH A DAILY PROVERBS
  1 Corinthians 15 – 1 Corinthians 16
  Proverbs 29:16 – 18

 

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
  Daniel 5-6
  1 John 1-2