Embrace His Vision

What a great message from our pastor yesterday!  It confirmed a vision that God gave me forty years ago but never came to life. I’m not too old to take possession of that vision now. The last four decades have seasoned me. I have filled my heart with faith in the Word of God. I have turned myself from doubt and unbelief, and it’s time to surrender myself to His purpose.

Praise you, Jesus, that even though years ago I allowed the fear of others’ opinions to derail this vision, You’ve never let go of believing in me. Your Word says you don’t withdraw Your calling, and you haven’t. I repent of the fear of man and not investing myself completely in the Word as you instructed in 1985. I wasn’t spiritually mature enough to handle this vision then, but through the years, I’ve prepared my heart. I’m not too old. I’m still young and green in You.

This Promise has been waiting for forty years. There will always be giants and opposition to Your purpose. But You’ve equipped me. You’ve given me the power and the authority to do as You’ve asked. You can do abundantly and exceedingly more than I ask or think, but I must be willing to be Your hands and feet and surrender to Your power working in me.

I thank You for this incredible privilege of serving others and the trust You have placed in me. I believe You no matter what happens or what others think. I surrender to the Word—to You. The enemy will try to derail Your purpose in my life, but I flee from his lies. My thoughts and emotions will tempt me to derail it, too, but I’ve drawn a line in the sand that I won’t cross. You are faithful to perform Your Word. I’ll not walk in the death of the carnally minded; I’ll be spiritually minded and embrace life and peace. Your goodness will flow in the land of the living.

Faith is the substance of things hoped for; it’s the evidence of that which isn’t seen. I’m moving forward, Jesus, embracing Your calling and taking that step of faith. If I don’t move, You cannot use me; Your purpose will remain a dream that never came to life.

Through these many years, each step of faith has prepared me. Each failure has taught me to rely on You. It’s not who I am. It’s who You are in me. I’m just Your vessel, and by faith I take possession of the purpose you’ve entrusted to me. 

What vision or calling has God entrusted to you? Have you put it on hold because it seems impossible? Trust in Him. Don’t take into account your emotions, thoughts, or understanding. In every way honor Him, and He will direct your steps. Invest yourself in Him, and follow Him. The Holy Spirit will empower you beyond your perceived limitations. Looking unto Jesus and Him alone, move forward in Him. You may falter at times when you face the giants, but you shall overcome. No matter your age, your health, or the voices reminding you of your failures, embrace the vision God has given you, and draw upon His power working exceedingly abundantly beyond what you ask or think.

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