Pursue Godly Vision

Helen Keller once said, “The only thing worse than being blind is having sight, but no vision.” I agree. When I have a clear vision of where God is leading me, I face every day energized and fueled by a clear sense of direction and purpose. When I can’t see where God’s leading me, I’m easily discouraged and distracted. Helen’s words remind me of Proverbs 29:18 – “When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild.” Can you relate? Are you filled with vision for the future or are you stumbling along wondering what’s next for you and the church?

If you want to pursue Godly vision, you need to spend undistracted time seeking His direction. Godly visions arise from time spent in prayer and scripture listening for the voice of the Good Shepherd. What does God’s voice sound like?

A story is told of a young boy whose parents had gone out to the nearby market to pick up groceries. During that time the apartment went up in flames. Standing on the balcony of his 4th floor apartment with the flames dangerously close, the boy cried for help. Stationed below, the firemen tried everything in their power to persuade the boy to jump into the safety tarp below. He would not respond even when calling him by his name or promising him safety. Suddenly out of the crowd a man yelled out the boy’s name and told him to jump. Without question the boy jumped to safety. The firemen were stunned and asked the man, “Why did he jump for you and not for us?” The father replied: “Because I am his dad and he knows my voice.”

In John 10:27 Jesus says, “My sheep hear my voice. I know them, and they follow me.”

This summer as we go through Ephesians, we are really focusing on serving and being the people God called us to be. BUT that means we have to be listening for His calling. Have you been listening for His voice recently? Has He been guiding your steps and giving you vision for where He’s leading you?

Our responsibility is to be in a position to hear His voice. Hebrews says in chapter 3:7-8; “Today, when you hear His voice, don’t harden your hearts…”

It’s easy to become hard. Social media, constant news, and personal struggles desensitize us to the spiritual realities around us. But God desires for us to have open, soft hearts that are receptive to His voice. He is like a master potter, ready to mold and reshape us if we allow Him. Lay down your burdens and let Him heal and restore your heart so you can once again feel His presence and hear His voice.

Remember, a hardened heart doesn’t happen overnight; it’s the result of gradually drifting away. But the good news is that God is always ready to receive us back, to soften our hearts, and to renew our spirits. All we need to do is take that first step toward Him. And then we can live out His calling for our lives.

Have a blessed summer living as children of God! -Pastor Kay Knight