Casting Clear Vision
During the Great Depression, the government put a group of Irish peasants to work building roads. At first the men worked with great excitement, singing as they worked because they felt that they we assisting their country. In time, the men learned that the roads they were building went nowhere and that the government was only giving them busywork. Before long, their work became sluggish and they quit singing. Roads leading nowhere are hard to build.
After Nehemiah had heard the news of what was happening to his people in Judah and the state of the walls of Jerusalem, he began praying and seeking God’s direction on how he could be used in rebuilding the walls. Nehemiah had a clear vision that he had gotten from God after spending much time in prayer. After months of prayer, Nehemiah was ready to share his vision with King Artaxerxes; he was ready with facts, figures, a timetable, and a materials list.
As a church family, we must answer the call to extraordinary prayer as we seek fresh vision from our Father in heaven. Together, we commit to approaching the Father with praise and thanksgiving, humbly confessing our sins and asking for His clear vision. As we discern His vision, may our plans be as clear, and may our goals be as concise as Nehemiah’s.
Prayer/Challenge
Father, place Your hands on the leaders of Calvary and put prayer on the hearts of Your people here so we can hear clear and specific vision for Your church. Give us boldness to follow your vision with eagerness and with joy.
