There are countless stories of God's vision being revealed to God's people in scripture. This week, we looked at the story of Abram, specifically when he was re-named Abraham. Of course, Abraham was so overwhelmed by the plan of God for his life and his family, in the present and in the future, that all he could do was laugh. And laugh. And laugh.
I have to wonder, what keeps us from God's vision, currently. I have seen a lot of churches try different things over the years to grow. The newest program. Whatever the church down the street is doing. But the one's that I have seen grow spiritually, are those who earnestly pray for God's vision to be revealed to them and then actually do it.
But its so much easier to try the next hottest thing, then to seek the face and will of God. Why? Because God's vision often requires that we set ourselves aside - set aside our plans and our desires - for the sake of the Kingdom of God. Something that is easy to say, but a lot harder to do.
Are we willing to risk paying for God's vision. Are we willing to pray that God's vision be revealed to us and then act upon it? Will we follow, together, after the heart of God?
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