There is whom God created each person to be and what to do; these are contained in His plan and purpose for the individual (Jer. 29:11). These have to be discovered, called vision; the discovery is personal and is either by encounter with God or through God’s word (Hab. 2:1-3; Psa. 119:105). The reason for struggle and frustration, often, is when one is pursuing what is different from what one is created for.

Why Do We Need Vision?

1. To Understand Our Worth as Individuals.

Just as the value of a product is determined in the factory by the manufacturer, not in the market; in the same vein, the value of each person is determined by God (Psa. 139:14; Rms. 9:16). Vision defines the worth or value of the life of each person (Jer. 1:5).

2. To Emerge a Frontliner in Life.

Vision secures God’s backing; we establish this from scripture last week (1Ths. 5:24; Mat. 28:19-20). God’s backing makes any dummy emerge a frontliner in the race of life (Rms. 9:16).

How to Access God’s Vision for Our Lives.

1. Be Sensitive to the Holy Spirit.

One vital mission of the Holy Spirit is guiding believers into all truth (Jn. 16:13). But it takes sensitivity of believers, which implies careful attention that enables one pick and perceive everything the Holy Spirit communicates, to receive Holy Spirit guidance, (Rev. 1:10).

2. Engage the Mystery of Praise.

Praise is a kingdom mystery that invokes God to speak, manifest, or intervene in a believer’s life (Isa. 30:29-20; Psa. 67:5-7). This means that engaging the mystery of praise guarantees access to vision.

Biblical Proofs of a True Vision.

These are ways to ascertain that the vision one has received is truly from God.

1. God Works with You.

When we pursue God’s plan, He is committed to working with us, to ensure the delivery of what He has commanded (Mk. 16:20; 1Cor. 3:6,9).

2. God Works Through You.

When we on the path of vision, God works through us; this means we operate with His ability that makes us deliver results far beyond our natural capacity (Jer. 14:10; Php. 2:13).

3. We Enjoy Refreshing.

Vision secures God’s manifest presence; this makes believers enjoy supernatural refreshing all the way (Exo. 33:13-14; Psa. 23:1-3).

Conclusion.

Each one of us has no reason to struggle in life; this is because we are created for greatness, and have the path to greatness mapped out for us already (Gen. 1:27). All we need is to accept responsibility, which includes discovery of vision and commitment to keep pursuing it for life (Jer. 29:11).

Salvation Prayer.

To anyone reading this who desires to give their life to Christ, pray this prayer out loud with me from your heart:

“Lord Jesus, I surrender my life to you today. Forgive me my sins; wash me with your blood. I believe you died for me; on the third day you rose again that I may be justified. Right now, I believe that my sins are forgiven; I’m justified by your blood; I’m born-again; I’m saved; I’m a child of God; I’m free from the power of sin to serve the living God. Thank you, Jesus, for receiving me; thank you Jesus for restoring me; thank you Jesus for saving me. Amen!”

Prayer.

1. Father, reveal your plan and purpose for my life on the earth to me right now, thereby turning my life to a wonder among men from now (Jer. 33:3).
2. Father, by your Spirit, empower me to receive, believe, and pursue my God given vision to fulfilment (Hab. 2:3).