What's Your Vision?

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'For the vision...will surely come...'
Habakkuk 2:3

Obstacles can't steal your dream without your permission. Winston Churchill rallied blitzed, beleaguered Britain from the edge of defeat with these memorable words: 'Never give up! Never give up! Never, never, never, give up!' Obstacles are inevitable; quitting is optional! When you walk in faith and refuse to quit, God guarantees your obstacles won't prevent your vision from being fulfilled. Though they were enslaved, Israel received the strength to overcome Egypt's efforts to break them. The story of their survival and success reads: '...the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew...' (Exodus 1:12 NKJV).

Paul's dream of evangelising the world met roadblocks at every turn. Tightening his grip he declared, 'We are hard-pressed on all sides, but...never frustrated; we are puzzled, but never in despair. We are persecuted, but...never... deserted: we may be knocked down but we are never knocked out!' (2 Corinthians 4:8-9 Phps). Joseph's journey to the throne was a long one. It led him through betrayal, persecution and loneliness. His dream, still alive and unsurrendered, was put on hold for years. Now prime minister of Egypt, vindicated in the critic's eyes, his dream at last realised, he recalls the amazing way in which God accomplished it. '"For" he said, "God has made me fruitful in the land of my affliction"' (Genesis 41:52 NAS). Joseph refused to surrender his dream; it's what kept him alive. He looked for opportunities in his obstacles, and God made him fruitful, not by exempting him from affliction but by promoting him right there, 'in the land of my affliction'. Your obstacles can't stop God; don't let them stop you!

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Comments

duopastorale said…
A HARD lesson, but one I have to learn daily!
Steve said…
Another thought-provoking and challenging post. Thank you!
FA said…
Beautiful post, Mike. St. Teresa of Avila said that the more obstacles she encountered the more she knew she was doing God's work!
Just Be Real said…
Mike, appreciate your post. Very touching and thought provoking. Blessings.
Pietro Brosio said…
Amid obstacles God is with us and helps us more than ever.
Abbey's Road said…
Indeed, every day is a struggle. But it's like a habit, if you practice or do it enough, it comes naturally. Thus is my faith and my constant calling upon His Holy Name for my needs and the needs of others.

So glad you posted this, Mike.

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