Your Heavenly Vision

Your Heavenly Vision

“I did not prove disobedient to the heavenly vision, but kept declaring both to those of Damascus first, and also at Jerusalem and then throughout all the region of Judea, and even to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, performing deeds appropriate to repentance.”Acts 26:19-20 NASB

Paul’s life was changed by a vision. When Jesus appeared to him as he approached Damascus on a mission to persecute Christians, he was transformed from a persecutor to an apostle.
      To help Paul understand this vision, Jesus sent Ananias to explain that he was “a chosen instrument” who would “bear My name before the Gentiles and kings and the sons of Israel” (Acts 9:15). Paul also needed to be prepared for difficulties and for “how much he must suffer for My name’s sake” (Acts 9:16).

Paul never forgot this vision. Wherever he went, its message was a constant reminder of God’s call to ministry.
     

By focusing on his “heavenly vision,” Paul maintained the consistency of his message. He demonstrated that he wasn’t motivated by changing circumstances or the reactions of people, but by his personal obedience to God. He spent his life going wherever the Lord called him to go-to anyone, anywhere. By staying faithful to the vision, he could have boldness, confidence, and clarity.

This message applies to each of us who has received Jesus as our Lord and Saviour. We all, in our own personal way, have received a vision from God. We’ve been given a personal call and specific assignment. We’ve been assigned special places to go and special things to do. And God equips us in specific ways to accomplish these assignments. 

Today, remember God’s call on your life. Don’t be disobedient to your “heavenly vision.” Dedicate yourself to finishing your task, running your race, and winning the prize set before you.

Have a great day

John

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