Your Heavenly Vision Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision: But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judaea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance. Acts 26:19-20
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.
Pray. Father, thank You that You have a great plan for my life. Help me to focus on understanding and completing this assignment. I dedicate my life to serving You. In Jesus' name. Amen.
> Your Heavenly Vision > Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision: > But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout > all > the coasts of Judaea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent > and > turn to God, and do works meet for repentance. > Acts 26:19-20
> 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.
> Pray. > Father, thank You that You have a great plan for my life. Help me to focus > on understanding and completing this assignment. I dedicate my life to > serving You. In Jesus' name. Amen.
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