How do you define vision?
Vision = clear visual picture of the future
By this point in our lives, most of us have a vague idea of where we are headed in life. This is shaped by the course we have chosen to undertake in university. Where do we see ourselves 5 years from now? Accounting / finance / business students would probably see themselves working for a giant firm / company (hopefully)..medical students who would have graduated by then would probably see themselves slugging it out around the clock at hospitals. At the same time, do we know where we are headed in God? Many of us are excited for Jesus, but can we call ourselves people of vision as well?
Jesus, at the young age of 12, recognised and understood His purpose in life even though his parents did not. He knew what He was meant to do on this side of heaven.
Similarly, we too have a purpose - to fulfil the Great Commission. And God wants to use this in the business of His. However, are we being the person whom God can use today? Anyway, what is God looking for in a person?
Person of courage (v32)
- Are we willing to take risks?
- Ask some of the world's most successful people and they will tell you that they have taken risks at some point of what they do.
- What is real courage?
- A young bloke by the name of David is encouraging the king of Israel to overcome the enemy. Many are afraid of Goliath and were not willing to face him for the fear of him. David, on the other hand, have had many experiences of God's power delivering him from the attacks of the enemy. This was no different. Same God, same power to overcome.
2. True courage comes from knowing and experiencing God.
- When we want to fulfil a mission of planting churches, Satan will plant fear in our hearts to stop us in our tracks and may even paralyse us. You and I will be tested before God can use us to a great measure. These tests will tell us how courageous we are.
- One reason why David had courage is because he knew His God. He knew God intimately.
Person of faith (v33-35)
- The lack of faith hinders ministry.
- The lack of faith arises because of various reasons. It can be due to fear, insecurity, too high expectations, too many worries etc.
- We need to come back to a simple faith in God.
- David demonstrated great faith while a shepherd boy. Meanwhile, Saul belittled David and said that David will not be able to defeat Goliath. Saul trusted his weaponry while David trusted in God.
Person of Character (v38-39)
- People of character will not employ methodologies.
- God made us all different.
- 1 Samuel 17:38-39 illustrates how different Saul is from David. As Saul tried to duplicate himself in David, David refused and went on to fight the enemy in the only way he knew how - with sling and stones.
Conclusion
God has a great purpose for us. And He is looking to recruit ones who would make themselves available for His use. Let us endeavour to be the perfect candidate for God's business!
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