Where There Is No Vision
God-given vision is one of the most critical yet often missing components in the Church today. Solomon said in Proverbs 29:18, “Where there is no vision, the people perish (run wild, miss the mark), but happy is he who hears, abides, and attends to God’s divine direction.” (My Paraphrase)
Divine direction and revelation in purpose are mission-critical elements for the body of Christ on the planet. More than half of all churches lack a God-given mission statement or vision. Where there is no target, there is no aim — and we miss 100% of what we never shoot at. God said, “Write down the vision and make it plain that he may run who reads it.” It is the finish line of the race He has set before us! It is high time for the Chruch to awaken to the things God has called us to in a time such as this, and I believe that is happening at this very moment!
There are two areas of mission and vision: personal and corporate. On a personal level, Paul says in Romans 12 that God has given each of us a unique gift to be used in the overall plan of the Church. Our individual contributions are vital to the whole.
It is crucial for us to discover our identity in Him and listen to what He has to say about it. God has a plan, mission, and purpose for your life! He wants to tell you all about it! Give you direction and guidance. It is a powerful thing to discover who He called and created you to be and run after it! It is the thing that truly awakens and comes to a powerful reality when you find the right body He wants to set you into! I hope you have found it!
Since the beginning of the book, it has always been the plan and way of God to give the mission and vision to the one He chooses. This person then begins to gather those around him who are called to, and will resonate with what the Father has spoken. A community of passion is kindled in this group, creating a focal point on what and where the Lord has called them to, and in the pattern, the glory comes! It’s a real game changer!
It is vital for each of us to discover what God has created us for and what He has called us to. There is a place for everyone—a place where we belong. The Bible says He sets every member into the body where He sees fit. Finding a church community whose mission aligns with the passion God has placed in you is essential. You will never fully know until you show up and try it!
Big faith is at work when we pursue what God has said and set before us! In Romans 14, Paul said, “Everything that is not of faith is sin.” In the Greek here, the word translated as sin means to miss the target! Faith means God-given persuasion. Sound familiar? Yes, it goes right back to Proverbs 29:18. People who lack God-given persuasion (revelation or vision) will miss the target because they have no direction and wander astray.
Don’t get caught up in a life that has no direction, a life that misses that for which He has laid hold of you, corporately or individually! God has a place for you! He has a calling for you! If you haven’t found it, there is a body of believers where you belong. A body that is moving and operating in what you were created for! Seek Him! Pursue your purpose! Stay connected to the community of believers He sets you in! Run your race with all that He has placed within you! You are a carrier of the complete package: Christ in you, the hope of glory! Get your eyes on it and RUN!
CCF Mission Statement
To unite people in Christ by fostering a Kingdom community focused on people, purpose, and passion, empowered by the love and transformational influence of Heaven.
We are talking Mission and Vision this week at CCF! You’re invited to get a more detailed and in-depth experience of The Weekly Word by visiting CCF in person @ 10:30 on Sunday mornings or by watching our recorded weekly live stream on our CCF Facebook Page
Let’s build Kingdom Community!
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Blessings!
Pastor Jason
