Then the LORD answered me and said: “Write the vision And make it plain on tablets, That he may run who reads it”. —
Habakkuk 2:2
Having a vision involves forming “a mental image of what the future will or could be like”. A man without a vision is a man without a future; and a man without a future will always return to his past. Do you have a vision?Habakkuk 2:2
A godly vision comprises foresight, insight and hindsight. Foresight is like looking through a telescope. It helps you to focus on what is ahead. Insight is like a microscope. It allows you to observe minute details with clarity. Hindsight is like looking through a rear view mirror. You get to see what is behind and review your choices. Habakkuk sets out a blueprint:
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Write The Vision:
An unwritten vision can only pass for a collection of wishes.
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Make It plain:
Break down your big goals into smaller assignments. Clarity is a prerequisite for effective pursuit.
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Run With It:
Your vision must compel you to move with urgency. You can’t have a big vision and relax or stroll passively with it.
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Set An Appointed Time:
Have a time frame for the accomplishment of your vision. You must know whether it’s a 10-year or 20-year plan.
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Be Committed:
It will not lie. Your vision must lead to a reality. There must be an unwavering commitment to its realisation.
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Wait For It:
There will be a time lapse between the conceptualisation and actualisation of the vision. Don’t be in a hurry. Have patience and persevere until the vision is fully accomplished.
Prayer:
Father, I commit my vision for the future into Your hands. Help me to accomplish it against all odds.Scripture Reading:
Habakkuk 2:1-4
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