Vision

Sargent Baptist,

The new church year is upon us and the Bible says, “Where there is no vision, the people perish…” (Prov.29:18). Literally that means “where there is no revelation or prophetic vision…”. Where does the revelation come from? It comes from God. But that revelation comes with obedience because the rest of the verse states: “…but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.” Revelation and obedience go hand in hand.

A couple of things we must ask ourselves are “what is the vision for our church?” and “what is the vision for my life?” Nearly a year ago, I preached a sermon on vision. In that message I defined vision. Webster says vision is something revealed or supernaturally revealed. It is unusual foresight. It’s the ability to perceive something not actually visible. Vision often begins with the inability to accept things the way they are. Over time that dissatisfaction matures into a clear picture of what could be. But it doesn’t stop there. Vision carries with it a sense of conviction. It is seeing what should be. Vision is preferred future. Vision demands change. It implies movement. Vision is the ability to see—that’s awareness. Vision is the faith to believe—that’s the attitude. And vision is the courage to do—that’s the action.

What’s the bottom line when it comes to Biblical vision? Vision is the ability to see where God is working and then join Him in that work. So as a church it is critical and crucial that we have vision in order to see where God is working. It’s not what could be—that’s a dream, but it’s what SHOULD be—that’s VISION! And what should be are lives changed, people saved and Sargent Baptist Church making a difference in people’s lives and making an impact in our community.

What is the vision for your life? Where do you want to be next year? In five years? In ten years? Remember, “The most pathetic person in the world is someone who has sight but has no vision.” [Helen Keller] And collectively as a church—the most pathetic church in the world is a church that has sight but no vision. Ouch! Let’s be a church of vision. Let us pray for God to give us vision for the new church year and let us obediently follow Him.

                                                                                    In Christ,

                                                                                   Bro. Royce Hendry