Vision 2026
Living with Vision: Building on the Rock of Christ
Vision is essential for a meaningful life. As Proverbs 29:18 tells us, "where there is no vision, the people perish." But not just any vision will do - we need God's vision for our lives, energized by the Holy Spirit and moving in His direction.
Having vision doesn't mean you need every detail figured out with all the i's dotted and t's crossed. Vision is having a clear direction of where you're going without necessarily having all the blanks filled in. God usually fills in the blanks better than we can anyway. Sometimes we think we need a perfect five-step plan to move forward, but this can actually put us in bondage. Vision is about having a clear target while trusting God to guide the specifics of the journey.
Learning from Habakkuk's Example
The prophet Habakkuk lived in a time of confusion and uncertainty, surrounded by injustice and evil. He brought his hard questions before the Lord - and it's important to know that God isn't intimidated by our questions.
But here's the key: Habakkuk positioned himself to hear God's answer. He stationed himself in the watchtower, waiting for God's response. Too often we complain to God or ask Him questions, but we're not willing to hear the answers because deep down, we already know what needs to change.
In Habakkuk 2:2, God gives a profound principle: "Write the vision, make it plain on tablets so he may run who reads it." Before giving all the details, God emphasizes the importance of writing down the vision clearly. Having prophetic vision isn't about seeing your current situation as it is, but seeing the future that God has planned instead. We can't allow our present circumstances or brokenness to dictate the direction God is leading us.
Building on the Foundation of Christ
Why Foundation Matters
Many churches grow large quickly but collapse just as fast because they skip building a solid foundation. If you want something healthy that can withstand storms, you must have a foundation that is solid and secure.
Jesus said in Matthew 7:24-25 that everyone who hears His words and does them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. When the rain fell, floods came, and winds blew, the house didn't fall because it was founded on the rock.
The Importance of Identity
Teams that aren't successful often lack a solid identity - you don't know what they are or which direction they're going. As believers, we need a strong identity rooted in Christ. Not everyone will like your God-given identity, but that's okay. Some people are so manipulated by others that they become different people with different groups. Be who God has called you to be, wherever you are.
Three Pillars of Kingdom Living
Living on Mission
Living on mission means we intentionally and purposefully live out God's mission - not our own mission, but His. We need to be on His side, not expecting Him to be on ours.
God's mission looks different for each person, but it's always moving in the same direction. We're not called to be spectators but participants in God's redemptive story. Each member of God's church has an important role to play.
Raising Up Disciples
This means we equip and empower believers to walk out their God-given calling. We equip disciples by teaching God's Word without compromise and inspiring them to become people of the Word. To be people of the Word, we must be in the Word daily, allowing it to shape our thinking, guide our decisions, and transform our lives. We carve out time for what we value - if you value being in the Word, you'll make time for it.
Great leaders don't shrink others to protect themselves; they elevate others so God's mission can advance. The most effective people under the lights are usually faithful when the lights are off.
Building the Kingdom
This means setting our sights on the expansion of God's kingdom, not our own. Too often churches become more engaged in building their own kingdoms at the expense of God's kingdom. Everything we do must align with growing God's kingdom. Living on mission and raising up disciples exists for one purpose: the expansion of God's kingdom.
Vision for Going Deeper and Running Forward
Going Deeper
It's easy to grow a mile wide and long but only an inch deep. Growth means getting your roots deep, being firmly planted, and making church a priority. The biggest mistake is bouncing around instead of getting planted in one place.
If you've been walking with the Lord for years but are still on spiritual milk instead of meat, it's time to grow up. Make getting in the Word a priority and start eating spiritual meat so you can be sustained for the race ahead.
Running Forward
This is the year to run into victory, to run the race God has marked out for you. That might mean stripping off weights that have clung closely and running with endurance.
Sometimes we overthink things, but this is the year to be in freedom so you can run to the finish line. It's time to break barriers and break new ground, both spiritually and physically.
Life Application
This week, commit to going deeper in your relationship with God while positioning yourself to run forward in His calling. Stop allowing your current circumstances to dictate your future direction. Instead, seek God's vision for your life through His Word and prayer.
Ask yourself these questions:
Vision is essential for a meaningful life. As Proverbs 29:18 tells us, "where there is no vision, the people perish." But not just any vision will do - we need God's vision for our lives, energized by the Holy Spirit and moving in His direction.
Having vision doesn't mean you need every detail figured out with all the i's dotted and t's crossed. Vision is having a clear direction of where you're going without necessarily having all the blanks filled in. God usually fills in the blanks better than we can anyway. Sometimes we think we need a perfect five-step plan to move forward, but this can actually put us in bondage. Vision is about having a clear target while trusting God to guide the specifics of the journey.
Learning from Habakkuk's Example
The prophet Habakkuk lived in a time of confusion and uncertainty, surrounded by injustice and evil. He brought his hard questions before the Lord - and it's important to know that God isn't intimidated by our questions.
But here's the key: Habakkuk positioned himself to hear God's answer. He stationed himself in the watchtower, waiting for God's response. Too often we complain to God or ask Him questions, but we're not willing to hear the answers because deep down, we already know what needs to change.
In Habakkuk 2:2, God gives a profound principle: "Write the vision, make it plain on tablets so he may run who reads it." Before giving all the details, God emphasizes the importance of writing down the vision clearly. Having prophetic vision isn't about seeing your current situation as it is, but seeing the future that God has planned instead. We can't allow our present circumstances or brokenness to dictate the direction God is leading us.
Building on the Foundation of Christ
Why Foundation Matters
Many churches grow large quickly but collapse just as fast because they skip building a solid foundation. If you want something healthy that can withstand storms, you must have a foundation that is solid and secure.
Jesus said in Matthew 7:24-25 that everyone who hears His words and does them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. When the rain fell, floods came, and winds blew, the house didn't fall because it was founded on the rock.
The Importance of Identity
Teams that aren't successful often lack a solid identity - you don't know what they are or which direction they're going. As believers, we need a strong identity rooted in Christ. Not everyone will like your God-given identity, but that's okay. Some people are so manipulated by others that they become different people with different groups. Be who God has called you to be, wherever you are.
Three Pillars of Kingdom Living
Living on Mission
Living on mission means we intentionally and purposefully live out God's mission - not our own mission, but His. We need to be on His side, not expecting Him to be on ours.
God's mission looks different for each person, but it's always moving in the same direction. We're not called to be spectators but participants in God's redemptive story. Each member of God's church has an important role to play.
Raising Up Disciples
This means we equip and empower believers to walk out their God-given calling. We equip disciples by teaching God's Word without compromise and inspiring them to become people of the Word. To be people of the Word, we must be in the Word daily, allowing it to shape our thinking, guide our decisions, and transform our lives. We carve out time for what we value - if you value being in the Word, you'll make time for it.
Great leaders don't shrink others to protect themselves; they elevate others so God's mission can advance. The most effective people under the lights are usually faithful when the lights are off.
Building the Kingdom
This means setting our sights on the expansion of God's kingdom, not our own. Too often churches become more engaged in building their own kingdoms at the expense of God's kingdom. Everything we do must align with growing God's kingdom. Living on mission and raising up disciples exists for one purpose: the expansion of God's kingdom.
Vision for Going Deeper and Running Forward
Going Deeper
It's easy to grow a mile wide and long but only an inch deep. Growth means getting your roots deep, being firmly planted, and making church a priority. The biggest mistake is bouncing around instead of getting planted in one place.
If you've been walking with the Lord for years but are still on spiritual milk instead of meat, it's time to grow up. Make getting in the Word a priority and start eating spiritual meat so you can be sustained for the race ahead.
Running Forward
This is the year to run into victory, to run the race God has marked out for you. That might mean stripping off weights that have clung closely and running with endurance.
Sometimes we overthink things, but this is the year to be in freedom so you can run to the finish line. It's time to break barriers and break new ground, both spiritually and physically.
Life Application
This week, commit to going deeper in your relationship with God while positioning yourself to run forward in His calling. Stop allowing your current circumstances to dictate your future direction. Instead, seek God's vision for your life through His Word and prayer.
Ask yourself these questions:
- Am I positioning myself to hear from God like Habakkuk did, or am I just complaining without listening for answers?
- What weights or distractions do I need to strip off so I can run the race God has set before me?
- Am I still on spiritual milk when I should be eating meat after years of walking with the Lord?
- How can I move from being a spectator to an active participant in God's mission this week?
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