The church needs to know where they’re going and where
the leaders are trying to take them, or they will have a hard time making the
journey.
That’s why God tells us:
Proverbs 29:18 (KJV) “Where there
is no vision, the people perish.”
Proverbs 29:18 (NIV) “Where there
is no revelation, the people cast off restraint.”
A clear vision communicates three
things:
1. Why we’re here: our purpose. A clear purpose provides
direction. To GATHER as God's people. To GROW in faith, love and
service And to GO into the world as disciples.
2. Where we’re going: a picture of the
future. A
clear picture provides motivation. Be the active Church with
Inreach, Outreach, Community activities, and partner with other churches.
3. What guides us along the way: what we value.
Values
protect and provide guardrails. Use the Word, listen to the Spirit, and always
be in Prayer.
Without clear vision, we’ll never end up where we want to
be, much less where we need to be; and neither will anyone else!
What commitment do you need
to make today?