Vision is a discovery of divine plan as it relates to an individual or a people (Hab. 2:1-3; Jer. 29:11). It is a picture of the future we access through either divine encounter or as captured from scriptures (Exo. 3:3-10; Isa. 2:1-2). It is not a goal one sets or a thing to formulated, but a future to discover (Hab. 2:1).

Why Do We Need Vision?

This refers to the significance or importance of vision.

1. To Realize Our Glorious Destiny in Christ.

Walking in the way a person likes or seems good to him has no guarantee; rather it may end in catastrophe (Pro. 14:12; 16:25). We must commit our ways to the Lord, for our glorious destiny in Christ to be realized (Psa. 37:5).

2. To Secure God’s Backing.

God is committed and will back only His plan in our lives, not our plans (Jon. 1:1-4; 1Ths. 5:24). God’s backing is the script for success and fulfilment (Rms. 8:31; Exo. 33:14-15).

How to Access God’s Vision for Our Lives.

1. Be Watchful in the Spirit.

“Watchful” implies being alert, sensitive, looking out for a particular thing. This posture in the Spirit by believers moves God to reveal His plan for that individual’s life to him (Gal. 5:25; Rev. 1:10).

2. Be Committed to Searching.

Only those who commit to searching ever find things from God (Deu. 29:29; Pro. 25:2; Mat. 7:7-8). A believer who will access divine vision must keep searching the scriptures and other relevant resources on subjects like the word, the Holy Spirit, divine direction, ans God’s plan (Psa. 119:105; Rms. 8:14,16; Heb. 13:7).

Biblical Proofs of a True Vision.

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

1. God Goes Before the Person.

When it is truly God’s plan and purpose, God is stirred to go ahead of the individual (Isa. 45:1-3; Jn. 10:4-5). This is the guarantee of the success of vision.

2. God Goes with the Person.

Doing what God commands commits God’s working presence with the individual all the way (Mat. 28:18-20; Lk. 10:1-2,17-20; Heb. 13:5). This working presence of God is the secret to fulfilment in the journey of life.

3. God Works with You.

Every true vision from God enjoys God’s active presence, which makes for supernatural results and outcomes (Mk. 16:15-16,20; 1Cor. 3:6,9).

Conclusion.

Discovery of God’s plan and purpose is good, but until one pursues vision, it never becomes fulfilled (1Cor. 9:24). Pursuit is what gives value to vision; it is the force that gives motion to purpose. It makes vision work (Hab. 2:3).

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 into 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).