When Disney World was completed
and the ribbon cutting was taking place, an executive and friend
of Walt Disney began thinking of the vision that Walt had had years
before his death. He turned to Mrs. Disney and said, "It's
a shame Walt couldn't have seen this!" Mrs. Disney
replied, "He did! That's why we're here today!"
The vision had become a reality. Think of it. Visions become
a reality when there is leadership and sacrifice. Our church
has vision; for our vision to become a reality however it must
be:
A Common Vision - We must all share the vision
of what God would have us do. If each has a different vision,
we will be
fragmented. It will cripple rather than give wings. We the church
are a body in which all parts work together in unity. This is
happening as we follow the leadership of the Holy Spirit, of
our minister, elders, staff, and of our leadership team.
A Consecrated Vision - Our vision
must be God's plan for us, not just our human desires. We firmly
believe that God
has led us individually, as committees, and as a church. This
consecrated vision has been and is being bathed in prayer. His
leadership is evident everywhere we look.
Remember where God guides, God provides! He would not have placed
the vision in our minds if He did not plan to provide the means-and
you are part of His plan.
A Challenging Vision - Our church never has had
small dreams. Our dreams will always be great, because they are
given to us by
a great God. Our members have always responded as God led. Sacrifices
are required if we are to accomplish God's
will for our church.
When we look at plans for the future of our church, we can see
all of this becoming a reality. We see a facility teaming with
activity for God's glory. We see multitudes being reached for
the kingdom. We see the miracle of God's
grace.
Wait a minute - you don't have this vision? You can't
see it? Perhaps you don't see today what the rest of us see,
but you can. Remember the account in II Kings 6. Elisha's
servant looked about and saw the horses and chariots of the enemy.
He thought the battle was impossible. Elisha then says "Fear
not" and he prayed, "Lord, open his eyes that
he may see." And
the Lord opened his eyes and he saw the horses and chariots of
fire of the Lord surrounding them. Victory was theirs.
Take care that your vision is not blurred by tradition, dimmed
by selfishness, or blinded by sin. Pray that the Lord will open
your eyes and enable you to catch the vision that He has for our
church. He will answer that prayer and "show you great and
mighty things beyond your imagination."
Someone asked Helen Keller, "What could be worse than having no
sight?" She answered, "Having
sight and no vision!"
Lord, I have eyes to see. Please open my eyes so that I can
see your vision as if I were seeing through your eyes.
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