Living the Vision God Planned
Scripture References
Psalm 39:4 ↗ ; Psalm 37:23 ↗ ; Colossians 3:23 ↗ ; Jeremiah 1:5-11 ↗ ; Habakkuk 2:1-3 ↗ ; Matthew 28:18-20 ↗ ; Acts 1:8 ↗ ; Luke 19:12-27 ↗ ; 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 ↗ ; Romans 10:9-10 ↗ ; John 3:16 ↗
Introduction
The pastors opened in exuberant praise, then shifted to a sobering reminder that our days are brief and purpose-filled. Personal testimonies of janitorial service, water-fountain “excellence,” and God’s unexpected directions set the stage for a message on discerning, writing, and running with God’s vision for our lives.
Key Points / Exposition
1. Number Your Days - Live on Assignment
•Psalm 39:4 ↗ prayed as a daily calibration: “Teach me the number of my days.”
•Perspective: one human lifetime is “minutes” in God’s thousand-year day (2 Peter 3:8 ↗ alluded).
•Success is measured by motive and obedience, not external applause; ordinary tasks (cleaning a water fountain) can be “the most important thing in the universe” when done for Christ.
2. Ordered Steps & Joy in Each One
•Psalm 37:23 ↗ —“ordered” means set up, established, prepared.
•God delights in “each step,” not only the destination.
•Reject the temptation to postpone joy until prayers manifest; partner with God in the process.
3. Do Everything as to the Lord
•Colossians 3:23 ↗ : work willingly, with heart motives purified.
•Personal check: even the pursuit of God’s will can become an idol if it eclipses intimacy with Him.
4. Capture the Vision God Shows You
•Jeremiah 1:5-11 ↗ used as template:
• God identifies calling (prophet to nations).
• He addresses insecurities (“I am a child”).
• He imparts enablement (touches Jeremiah’s mouth).
• He asks, “What do you see?”—inviting partnership.
•Habakkuk 2:1-3 ↗ : write the vision plainly so you and co-runners can “run while reading.”
•Practical tool: Vision boards—pictures + Scripture placed where frequently seen; discretion encouraged (code meaningful only to you).
5. Plans with Specific Details
•Noah’s ark, Tabernacle, Temple: God sometimes gives precise measurements and timing.
•Testimonies:
• Black-pants directive led to serving in a California-Raisin costume for outreach.
• “Change your socks” nudge spared public embarrassment.
• Lease-negotiation letter written exactly as Holy Spirit instructed.
•Exhortation: “Pay attention to detail”—contracts, transcripts, financial paperwork, etc.
6. Your Core Assignment - The Great Commission
•Matthew 28:18-20 ↗ & Acts 1:8 ↗ : every believer is called to witness; if personal assignment is unclear, start here.
•Support missions both by going and by sending (church partners with the Fleges).
7. Stewardship & Increase
•Luke 19:12-27 ↗ (minas): multiplication expected; returning only what God gave is called “wicked.”
•2 Corinthians 9:6-11 ↗ :
• Sow bountifully → reap bountifully.
• God provides seed and bread: live in “daily-bread mode” and resist hoarding when finances feel tight.
• Set an annual giving goal above the tithe; trust God to supply both seed and tithe.
Major Lessons & Revelations
•Life is temporary; purpose is eternal.
•God values heart motive over platform.
•Vision must be documented, visible, and prayed over.
•Specific obedience unlocks further revelation.
•Everyone has a role in evangelism and in financing the gospel.
•Stewardship is worship; multiplication is expected.
Practical Application
1.Pray Psalm 39:4 ↗ this week—ask God to reveal the brevity and purpose of your life.
2.Create or update a vision board: include Scriptures, coded images if privacy needed, place where you linger daily.
3.Review any current divine instructions—identify missing details and act on them.
4.Schedule a monthly “detail audit” (contracts, bank statements, transcripts, etc.).
5.Write a specific 2026 sowing goal (post-tithe) and begin confessing 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 ↗ over it.
6.Share Jesus with at least one person or intentionally support a missionary this month.
Conclusion & Call to Response
The message climaxed with an invitation to embrace God’s path: accept Christ, return from backsliding, receive the Holy Spirit, and step onto the ordered road of vision, plan, assignment, and stewardship. The congregation was exhorted to “stay on the path” and avoid detours that cause unnecessary bumps and scrapes.
Prayer
A pastoral prayer thanked God for:
•Clarity of purpose and ordered steps.
•The Holy Spirit’s continual help.
•Courage to record and pursue vision.
•Grace for financial stewardship and perpetual harvest.
Intercession followed for salvation, rededication, and Spirit-baptism of all responders.
References & Resources
•YouVersion “Verse of the Day” videos.
•Vision-board tools (magazines, digital collages).
•Testimonies: janitorial excellence, detail miracles, outreach costume story.
•Missions partner: The Flege family.