Moving from Dream to Destiny through Faith Vision

Text: 1 John 1:1-3, 2 Corinthians 4:18, Mark 4:24, Matthew 13:13-16 The scriptures says in Isaiah 42:19-20 "“Who is blind , but my servant? or deaf as my messenger that I sent? who is blind as he that is perfect, and blind as the LORD’s servant? Seeing many things but thou observest not; opening the ears but he heareth not.” ; in Proverbs 29:18 "Where there is no vision, the people perish, but he that keepeth the law happy is he"; and in Hosea 4:6 , " my people perish for lack of knowledge" So scriptural vision is related to the knowledge of the Word of God and keeping the law(the Word of God) We understand that true vision is simply the unfolding of God’s plan concerning you and me through Jesus Christ (the Living Word of God) and implemented through partnership with the Holy Spirit(keeping the law or doing the Word of God). Since we are joint heirs with Christ; He is the Head and we are members of His body. We are the sheep .He is the Shepherd. The vision of Christ is the overall vision for the body of Christ.That is to seek and save them that are lost,(Luke 19:10) and to expand the kingdom of God unitl it covers the whole earth(Daniel 2:35). There is a part of this vision that concerns you and me in the restoration of the earth and God’s creation back to Him. As we focus on and follow Jesus and the Holy Spirit guidance in our daily lives, we are fulfilling our vision and purpose in life, because without Him we cannot do nothing(John 15:5 , Matthew 4:19).Jesus told us His followers in John 16:5-15 to follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit in fulfilling our mandate. To do this we have to be blind and deaf to our senses and the world around us. How?Through total reliance, dependence and submission to the "logos" and the "rhema" Word of God. 1. Through “logos” we receive directions from the Word of God: Psalm 119:105,130, Hosea 4:6, John 6:63, Revelations 1:3, 1 Timothy 4:15, Hebrews 4:12, Psalm 1:3, Joshua 1:8 As we read, study, meditate, confess, pray and praise the Word of God and reverence the triune God we contact the knowledge of the Spirit(power) in the Word and the life(blessings) in the Word(John 6:63). We receive more of the spirit and life in the Word as we read and meditate and pray more the Word of God. The quantum of faith and grace which comes from the Word of God is multiplied as our knowledge of the Word increases (1 Peter 1:2). Therefore it is instructive that we spend quality time with the Word of God in reading, studying, meditating, praying, confessing and praising God, if we are to enjoy the abundant life, the Lord Jesus Christ purchased for us on the Cross of Calvary. All spiritual activities should evolve and be founded on the written Word of God. This is akeen to building up potential energy inside us. 2. Through “ Rhema” we receive instructions and guidance from the Holy Spirit on acting on the "logos" in side us:1 Corinthians 2:9-11, John 14:10,24; Revelation 2:29,3:22 With logos inside us , we are prepared to hear “rhema” from the Holy Spirit on how , what and when to apply the logos and the instructions on what to do to manifest our inheritance we have in Christ in us for abundant and blessed life and to be a channel of blessings to others. “Rhema” is akeen to converting potential energy to kinetic energy. Through obeying “rhema” , blessings and power in the Word of God are released into our lives and through us to others in the world (John 7:37).The Spirit of God is always speaking “rhema” to us. (Revelation 2:29,3:22) We have to listen and attend to Him to hear. Take heed what you hear.(Mark 4:24). We have to create the environment to hear from the Spirit through meditation on the Word of God or on the vision we have received(Acts 10:19), singing songs like in holy solemnity and gladness of heart(Isaiah 30:29), hymns, and speaking psalms to ourselves(Ephesians 5:18) and through praying without ceasing especially praying in the Spirit(1 Corinthians 14:2). In the last days, there will be a famine of the “rhema” words of the LORD from the Holy Spirit(Amos 8:11-13) and therefore a famine of blessings and power , because people will be wandering from sea to sea, and from the north to the east ,running to and fro to seek the word of the LORD and shall not find it, and the fair virgins and yooung men shall faint for thirst. Therefore we must give attention to the “logos” or written Word of God and to the “rhema” or the voice of the Holy Spirit to keep and do the Word, manifest our inheritance and be a blessing to the world.”Where there is no vision, the people perish, but he that keepeth the law happy is he(Proverbs 29:18). Remember the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God, for the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain until now.(Romans 8:19-22) God bless you as you submit to the Word of God and the guidance and direction of the Holy Spirit.