How can we make our vision into reality?




Genesis 45:5 And now, do not be distressed and do not be angry with yourselves for selling me here, because it was to save lives that God sent me ahead of you.





♬ Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #505 Christ for the Whole Wide World (#268 in previous version)




 How we come to realize our vision is more important that what our vision will be. The vision for our lives is in God’s hands. That’s why the key is to discover a vision that aligns with God’s plan. It’s important to find how God’s plan matches with us because God’s plan is so big. It’s important to find a plan that fits with the age we live in because God’s true desire is to save people. Our vision is not something far away in the distance; we must enjoy our vision every day. In other words, we must make our vision into reality. Then how can we realistically enjoy our vision?





1. Our visions become reality through hardships
 The people in the Bible who received answers saw their vision become reality through problems in their families, societies, countries, churches and personal lives. They began to enjoy their visions afterwards. The hardships in Joseph’s family made him enjoy his vision. There are so many problems out in the world. Moses found his vision in the midst of those problems. These people found and enjoyed their visions through hardships. For us, problems are the greatest opportunities. Those problems clearly have an answer. When we discover this fact, peace and thanksgiving will come upon us. This is the realistic way to enjoy our vision.





2. Our visions have to become reality in order for them to be true visions
 We must use all things and events, both small and big, to further enjoy our visions. Good things happen in our lives, but so do bad things. We must use all of those things in the work of carrying out our vision. We will also come to meet people. God has a plan within all of our meetings with others. We must use all of our meetings with people to enjoy our vision more. Our visions must become reality so that we can enjoy our visions in prayer, in the Word and in evangelism. Our visions become true visions when they become reality.





3. Our visions must become even more real when we attain answers and success
 Joseph met envoys from all across the world when he was governor, and an important message was relayed to all the countries around Egypt when Moses stood before the Pharaoh. All of Samuel and David’s achievements were known worldwide because they held onto the covenant from an early age. The story of how Elisha defeated the Aramean army spread across the world. Although Isaiah was martyred, he prophesied about what was to happen in Babylon. Paul told Timothy to be like a soldier, an athlete and a farmer, saying that the Lord of all things would give him insight.





● Forum Topic - What kind of vision do I have? How can I make that vision a reality?





Remnant Study of Evangelism Lecture 191 / 2009.7.25