Reaching Beyond Our Grasp

May 9th, 2013 by JDVaughn Leave a reply »

Where there is no revelation [or prophetic vision], the people cast off restraint . . . —Proverbs 29:18


There is a difference between holding on to a principle and having a vision. A principle does not come from moral inspiration, but a vision does. People who are totally consumed with idealistic principles rarely do anything. A person’s own idea of God and His attributes may actually be used to justify and rationalize his deliberate neglect of his duty. Jonah tried to excuse his disobedience by saying to God, “. . . I know that You are a gracious and merciful God, slow to anger and abundant in lovingkindness, One who relents from doing harm” (Jonah 4:2). I too may have the right idea of God and His attributes, but that may be the very reason why I do not do my duty. But wherever there is vision, there is also a life of honesty and integrity, because the vision gives me the moral incentive.

Our own idealistic principles may actually lull us into ruin. Examine yourself spiritually to see if you have vision, or only principles.

Ah, but a man’s reach should exceed his grasp, Or what’s a heaven for?

“Where there is no revelation [or prophetic vision]. . . .” Once we lose sight of God, we begin to be reckless. We cast off certain restraints from activities we know are wrong. We set prayer aside as well and cease having God’s vision in the little things of life. We simply begin to act on our own initiative. If we are eating only out of our own hand, and doing things solely on our own initiative without expecting God to come in, we are on a downward path. We have lost the vision. Is our attitude today an attitude that flows from our vision of God? Are we expecting God to do greater things than He has ever done before? Is there a freshness and a vitality in our spiritual outlook?

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May 9, 2013

Lord, I am convicted by the devotional, knowing I am not always seeking You and Your path…I often strike out on my own and seek my own way….and ways and means.  Help me find You and Your ways and means this day. Show me how to stay connected to You as my day unfolds and tries to overwhelm me.

And God says…”You live in this world, but you do not have to be overwhelmed or caught up in it. Take each step of your day, knowing I am here, with you in all you say and do. I will prepare the day before you, I will strengthen you, and I will rescue you when and if you need rescuing. I know the plan I have for you, a plan for good. Trust in Me, acknowledge Me, and know your paths are laid out and prepared by Me. Delight yourself in the Lord, and receive the desires of your heart, this and every day. Give me your burdens, trust and believe in Me and just like a little child, go through your day without a care in the world, knowing that I love you immeasurably and have your world and life in the palm of my hand”

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