Seeds of Wisdom

VISION LEADS TO DIVINE PURPOSE

“By night I went out through the Valley Gate toward the Jackal Wall and Dung Gate, examining the walls of Jerusalem, which had been broken down, and its gates ...”

 Nehemiah 2:13

Vision is foresight with insight based on hindsight. Vision for an individual reflects what God wants to accomplish through you to build His Kingdom. Vision is the God-given ability to see possible solutions to everyday problems of life. John Maxwell defines vision in a three-fold manner: "The ability to see (awareness). The ability to believe (attitude). The ability to do (action)." Vision is the ability to see beyond the surface of human potential. It is not what we are but what we desire to become. Vision is a mental picture of a desired future. It is a picture that can be seen of what is not yet, but of what can be.

Our present belief displays our vision. Where we are in life is directly connected to our vision or the lack thereof. There is a Japanese proverb that says, "Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare." Nehemiah did not keep quiet when he heard that the walls of Jerusalem were broken down and the city was in ruins. He summoned courage and single-handedly spearheaded the building of the walls. It was a vision he took seriously. Vision gives us stability, guidance, joy, and excitement.

The God-given vision will bring glory to God and fit us into His eternal purpose. A true vision from God is not self-seeking but honours God and brings glory to Him. We need vision to lead us to divine purpose. We need the Godkind of vision that will enable us to find our self-worth in helping to build the kingdom of God.

Further Reading: Jeremiah 1:4-10, Jeremiah 29:11, Nehemiah 2:11-18.

Prayer: Pray that as you embark on the God-given vision in this great new year, you will trust God to lead you into His divine purpose.