{"id":4536,"date":"2011-05-02T04:08:49","date_gmt":"2011-05-02T12:08:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/co2mannatoday.com\/wordpress\/?p=4536"},"modified":"2011-05-02T07:14:55","modified_gmt":"2011-05-02T15:14:55","slug":"the-patience-to-wait-for-the-vision","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/co2mannatoday.com\/?p=4536","title":{"rendered":"The Patience To Wait for the Vision"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Though it tarries, wait for it . . . \u2014Habakkuk 2:3<\/h4>\n

Patience is not the same as indifference; patience conveys the idea of someone who is tremendously strong and able to withstand all assaults. Having the vision of God is the source of patience because it gives us God\u2019s true and proper inspiration. Moses endured, not because of his devotion to his principles of what was right, nor because of his sense of duty to God, but because he had a vision of God. \u201c. . . he endured as seeing Him who is invisible\u201d (Hebrews 11:27<\/a>). A person who has the vision of God is not devoted to a cause or to any particular issue\u2014 he is devoted to God Himself. You always know when the vision is of God because of the inspiration that comes with it. Things come to you with greatness and add vitality to your life because everything is energized by God. He may give you a time spiritually, with no word from Himself at all, just as His Son experienced during His time of temptation in the wilderness. When God does that, simply endure, and the power to endure will be there because you see God.<\/p>\n

\u201cThough it tarries, wait for it . . . .\u201d The proof that we have the vision is that we are reaching out for more than we have already grasped. It is a bad thing to be satisfied spiritually. The psalmist said, \u201cWhat shall I render to the Lord . . . ? I will\u00a0take up<\/em> the cup of salvation . . .\u201d (Psalm 116:12-13<\/a>). We are apt to look for satisfaction within ourselves and say, \u201cNow I\u2019ve got it! Now I am completely sanctified. Now I can endure.\u201d Instantly we are on the road to ruin. Our reach must exceed our grasp.<\/strong> Paul said, \u201cNot that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on . . .\u201d (Philippians 3:12<\/a>). If we have only what we have experienced, we have nothing. But if we have the inspiration of the vision of God, we have more than we can experience. Beware of the danger of spiritual relaxation.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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May 2, 2011<\/p>\n

Journal Entry for Today-JDV<\/p>\n

Lord, sometimes I just don\u2019t get it. It seems to me that the vision Chambers speaks about is very close to being one of those spiritual \u201chighs\u201d he has cautioned us about. I am convinced and my experience\u00a0 demonstrates that that when (and if) I see the spiritual vision you have for me, I am committed, energized\u00a0and focused; just as You would have me. Based on my experience, and your word, I would be foolish to take action without the vision from You.<\/p>\n

And God says\u2026\u201dThat is exactly the point about waiting. Why would you take off on a mission or work in your life, without the spiritual vision? You already know that all your work is \u201cunto the Lord\u201d. You know that when you wait on Me I will make you strong and raise you up with wings of eagles. Why would you embark on any venture without My vision and the inspiration that accompanies it? The issue is\u00a0simply- what to do while you are waiting\u2026.and the lyrics to the song resonate;\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n


\nI’m waiting on You, Lord\u00a0
\nThough it is painful\u00a0
\nBut patiently, I will wait\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/div>\n

I will move ahead, bold and confident\u00a0
\nTaking every step in obedience\u00a0
\nWhile I’m waiting\u00a0
\nI will serve You\u00a0
\nWhile I’m waiting\u00a0
\nI will worship\u00a0
\nWhile I’m waiting\u00a0
\nI will not faint\u00a0
\nI’ll be running the race\u00a0
\nEven while I wait<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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May 2 2011 Journal DJR
\nGood morning, Lord,
\nVision is a word that is popular these days but I think we dont see it and use it with the quality and intensity that you intended. Otherwise we wouldn\u2019t be so swayed and give up on our visions so quickly. I recently heard of Nelson Mandella\u2019s description of his vision of freedom in his 27th year of captivity \u2026 it was a stronger vision of freedom than that of his captors, who were free to go home every evening, but returned to prison every morning.<\/p>\n

I’m waiting\u00a0
\nI’m waiting on You, Lord\u00a0
\nAnd I am peaceful\u00a0
\nI’m waiting on You, Lord\u00a0
\nThough it’s not easy\u00a0
\nBut faithfully, I will wait\u00a0
\nYes, I will wait\u00a0
\nI will serve You while I’m waiting\u00a0
\nI will worship while I’m waiting\u00a0
\nI will serve You while I’m waiting\u00a0
\nI will worship while I’m waiting\u00a0
\nI will serve you while I’m waiting\u00a0
\nI will worship while I’m waiting on You, Lord<\/p>\n

There is human vision and there is vision from Me. But that isn\u2019t the point. Even human vision can be grasped strongly or held lightly. A lightly held vision won’t last through adversity.<\/em><\/p>\n

What do we do to learn to grasp it tighter?<\/p>\n

When you know it is from me, it helps. But that is not enough. If you know it is from me and it is for you and you know that you are committed 100%, live or die \u2026 then the vision will have pulling power. When you know it is for you and you are like the three Hebrew children in the fiery furnace \u2026 our God will rescue us, but if he doesn\u2019t, we still wont bow down to you\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n

I\u2019m concerned about substituting plain old bull headedness for this level of commitment to the vision \u2026 not on purpose but just confusing the two. Like the guy in the flood who you sent a boat and a helicopter before he drowned \u2026 sure that he had a vision of you rescuing him than was different than the one you really chose.<\/p>\n

Yes, human stubbornness and commitment to a previous vision can cloud the new vision. Commitment to the status quo and the way things used to be and are expected to stay will prevent people from seeing and grasping my new works.<\/em><\/p>\n

So staying curious and connected is still the key?<\/p>\n

You said it.<\/em><\/p>\n

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