Vision
Feb 06, 2011“The size of the vision that God will give me is directly related to the amount of pain and discomfort I am willing to endure.” — Perry Noble
There are times when I whine. Maybe you can relate. The scene plays out like this. I get vision from God, get excited, start to act on it, and then hit a wall. I talk to God as if it should be easier and faster to establish what He is calling me to.
Really?
I’m expecting that a dream for redemption, healing and restoration would come easy?
That light penetrating darkness to open up a vivid, new reality would not have opposition from the enemy?
That living the ways of the Kingdom of God would not be assaulted by the kingdoms of this world?
God continues to show me that it takes pain, discomfort, endurance, courage, grace and renewed hope to carry out a God-size vision. Our Lord Jesus suffered so much in order to see the redemption of the world, so we join Him in His suffering as we take up our cross and follow Him as His disciples in this world.
This I know. I have the power and strength of the Living God in me. The Holy Spirit wants to dwell in me (and in you!) daily. The one who spoke the universe into existence is the same One who now inspires you and I and promises fortitude to meet every hardship we face.
What have you given up on?
Is there a dream that is from God that you let go of because you thought it should’ve been easier to accomplish?
I encourage you to pick it up again.
Be willing to endure the pain.
Ask for the courage.
Realize the power of the Living God.
Move forward in His grace, empowered by the Holy Spirit.
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