The Vision and The Reality

October 4th, 2013 by JDVaughn Leave a reply »

. . . to those who are . . . called to be saints . . . —1 Corinthians 1:2


Thank God for being able to see all that you have not yet been. You have had the vision, but you are not yet to the reality of it by any means. It is when we are in the valley, where we prove whether we will be the choice ones, that most of us turn back. We are not quite prepared for the bumps and bruises that must come if we are going to be turned into the shape of the vision. We have seen what we are not, and what God wants us to be, but are we willing to be battered into the shape of the vision to be used by God? The beatings will always come in the most common, everyday ways and through common, everyday people.

There are times when we do know what God’s purpose is; whether we will let the vision be turned into actual character depends on us, not on God. If we prefer to relax on the mountaintop and live in the memory of the vision, then we will be of no real use in the ordinary things of which human life is made. We have to learn to live in reliance upon what we saw in the vision, not simply live in ecstatic delight and conscious reflection upon God. This means living the realities of our lives in the light of the vision until the truth of the vision is actually realized in us. Every bit of our training is in that direction. Learn to thank God for making His demands known.

Our little “I am” always sulks and pouts when God says do. Let your little “I am” be shriveled up in God’s wrath and indignation–”I AM WHO I AM . . . has sent me to you” (Exodus 3:14). He must dominate. Isn’t it piercing to realize that God not only knows where we live, but also knows the gutters into which we crawl! He will hunt us down as fast as a flash of lightning. No human being knows human beings as God does.

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October 4, 2013

Journal Entry for Today JDV

Lord, help me find the road I should walk. You have never let me down and yet when I find myself wandering, frightened by the pressure and circumstances of life, and what I believe to be my needs, I often do not trust You to do what you have done dozens and dozens of times.  Why do I seem to trust only what I can see, touch and feel? Your love, provision and rescues are also a part of my “knowing”. I wonder why I am unable to hang onto those memories and experiences as tightly as I often hang onto my fear and uncertainty. Lord, help me find your peace and the faith that passes all understanding as I try to trust you completely. As the man said Lord, “I believe, help me in my unbelief”.

And God says…”Just stay open, engaged and transparent with Me. Stay curious; wondering how I will deal with every issue and circumstance that you believe is important. I may provide immediate impactful solutions and provision, or you may discover the fear you held onto was misplaced and unwarranted when I simply let you confront your worst fears. I am God, you are not. I know what you are, what you need and I have demonstrated my love through the gift of Jesus. Seek first the Kingdom of God, which is Jesus, and I will provide everything else you need. And you should remember that I truly know your wants, needs and the shaping and sanding required to make you more and more like Jesus. Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart. Acknowledge me in all your ways and I will make your paths straight. I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

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