The Power of Vision Part 3

The Power of Vision Part 3

Hab 2:1-4 KJV
(1) I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what he will say unto me, and what I shall answer when I am reproved.
(2) And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it.
(3) For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.
(4) Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.


This is the concluding part of Characteristics of Vision

5. Vision Contributes Vision services others around you. Vision ministers to others. Vision turns you into a minister.

To whose benefit is your vision? If it is not adding value to other people, it is not a God given vision. Every true vision meets the needs of others. Abraham had to pay the price of isolation, living like a nomad in other to fulfill God’s vision. What sacrifice are you paying to get your vision fulfilled?

Peter thought his vision was to be a fisherman, but Jesus told him, “I will make you fisher of men.

God rewards you when you go after your vision. The degree to which you impact other people’s life is the degree to which you will be rewarded. The quality of your value determines quality of compensation you get. Your greatness is tied to the product you have to offer.

Henry Ford wanted every American to afford a car. He wanted to meet the needs. Joseph gave his best and served faithfully in Portiphar’s house. God is a God of equity. God will reward you. You will not be cheated. Whatever you do, do as unto the Lord.

6. Vision keeps alive. The man of vision will not die until his vision is fulfilled.

David said,
Psa 118:17 KJV
I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD.

Paul said
2Ti 4:7 KJV
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:

Before then he was not ready to go. The man of vision will not die until his vision is complete.

After Jesus showed up, John’s ministry was done and he died. Jesus died at 33 because his job was done.

In Luke 2:25-26 KJV
(25) And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.
(26) And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.

He could not die until he saw the Lord’s promised messiah.
Whatever God has shown you, you will see. You cannot die before your time!

7. Vision Inspires A true vision inspires. Elijah’s vision inspired Elisha. Other people often find expression in your own vision.