John chapter 15
Today we are walking in: Stay Connected to the Source of Vision
Habakkuk 2:2
And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it.
VISION
Today we look to the word VISION- H2377 chazown- vision(in ecstatic state), visions (in night), oracle, prophecy (divine communication), vision (as title of book of prophecy) from H2372; a sight (mentally), i.e. a dream, revelation, or oracle:—vision. to see, perceive, look, behold, prophesy, provide, to see, behold, to see as a seer in the ecstatic state, to see, perceive with the intelligence, to see (by experience), to provide
The Torah testifies........
Numbers 24:4
He hath said, which heard the words of God, which saw the vision H2377 of the Almighty, falling into a trance, but having his eyes open:
Numbers 24:16
He hath said, which heard the words of God, and knew the knowledge of the Most High, which saw the vision H2377 of the Almighty, falling into a trance, but having his eyes open:
The prophets proclaim.........
1 Samuel 3:1
And the child Samuel ministered unto the LORD before Eli. And the word of the LORD was precious in those days;there was no open vision H2377.
Jeremiah 14:14
Then the LORD said unto me, The prophets prophesy lies in my name: I sent them not, neither have I commanded them, neither spake unto them: they prophesy unto you a false vision H2377 and divination, and a thing of nought, and the deceit of their heart.
The writings bear witness.........
1 Chronicles 17:15
According to all these words, and according to all this vision H2377, so did Nathan speak unto David.
Psalm 89:19
Then thou spakest in vision H2377 to thy holy one, and saidst, I have laid help upon one that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out of the people.
Principle #12:
Stay Connected to the Source of Vision
I am the vine; you are the branches....Apart from me you can do nothing. —John 15:5
Principle number twelve is that, if you are going to be successful in your vision, you must have a daily, dynamic personal prayer life with Yah. Why? Because you need continual communion and fellowship with the Source of vision.
Remember that you were born to consult Yah to find out His purpose for your life so that you can discover your vision. Yet, as the “Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End” (Revelation 1:8 nkjv), Yah is not only the Author of your vision, but also your continuing Support as you progress toward its fulfillment. You will never achieve your vision without prayer because prayer is what keeps you connected to the Vision-Giver. Yahusha said in John 15:5,“I am the vine; you are the branches....Apart from me you can do nothing.” If you stay in touch with Yah, you will always be nourished in both life and vision.
Prayer Sustains Us in the Demands of Vision
Sometimes, in the pursuit of your vision, you will grow emotionally and spiritually weary if things don’t seem to be working out for you. When you have been pressed, criticized, and opposed, you can become weak in faith. That is when you must stagger back to your prayer closet and say, “Yah, I want to give up,” so that you can hear Him say to you, “What you began will be finished.” Philippians 1:6 says, “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion.” Prayer is the place where you can take all your burdens to Yah and say,“Yah, I have to make it,” and He will say, “I’m with you. What are you afraid of?” “The Most High is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Most High is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?” (Psalm 27:1). Yah will bring you through your difficulties and give you the victory through prayer based on His Word.
There are many days (and nights) when I stumble into my prayer room and say, “Yah, if You won’t help me in this, I want You to take me home to You.” Visions can be very demanding. It can be difficult running a business. It can be tough trying to start a new company. It can be hard trying to pursue a new aspect of your vision or doing something that no one else has ever done before. It can be stressful trying to go to school to earn a degree. Sometimes, you will feel, “Am I ever going to make it?” That’s a good time to run to Yah. Prayer means getting away from the noise and confusion of life and saying, “Yah, I’m not going back out there.” Yet if you will let Him encourage and refresh you, by the time you have finished praying, you will be saying, “I’m ready to go again!”
Prayer Encourages Us to Get Back in the Fight
Through our prayers, Yah also encourages us to get back out into the fight of faith. Isaiah 40:31 says, “Those who hope in the Most High will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Yes, you will become tired, and sometimes you will want to quit. However, if you are willing to bear up in prayer and stand before Yah and say, “Yah, I’m hoping in you!” He will give you strength.
When you achieve your vision, and other people see you enjoying the victory, they will be proud of what you have accomplished. You'll have your belt on as the champion. Of course, they won’t know about the rounds you lost, how you sometimes staggered as you made your way back into your corner to recuperate for the next round. A real fighter doesn’t wear his medals on his chest. He wears them on his back. They are his scars. Only a few people will know what it took for you to achieve your vision. Yet you must be willing to take the scars if you want to wear the crown.
Believe me, every champion does not win every round, but if he perseveres, he wins the match. Since prayer is where you receive the ability to continue the fight, it is crucial for you to find times during the day when you can go to Yah and say things like,“Yah, I’m scared,” so that He can reassure you that He is with you. He says,“Surely I am with you always” (Matthew 28:20). When you hear that, it is enough. You are be able to say, “Let’s go back, Most High, and fight one more day.” You can win, you can be victorious, if you are willing to take what you are afraid of to Yah in prayer.
Prayer Is the Essential Resource of Vision
Without prayer, you cannot get where you want to go. There will be times when all you’ll have is prayer. You won’t have any money, people, or resources —just prayer. Yet that is all you need. Yah will see you through.
When all the trouble and opposition came to Nehemiah, he said to Yah,“Remember Tobiah and Sanballat, O my Yah, because of what they have done; remember also the prophetess Noadiah and the rest of the prophets who have been trying to intimidate me” (Nehemiah 6:14). Nehemiah took all his troubles and enemies to Yah in prayer. He didn’t write a letter of complaint to the editor of the newspaper. He didn’t try to justify himself. He prayed, and Yah answered his prayer to deliver him. (See verses 15–16.)
Likewise, when people attack your dream, go to Yah. Don’t try to explain and give an answer for everything because you can’t explain anything to critics. Their motives are already contaminated, and they’ll use your words against you. Instead, stay connected to your Source for the renewal of your purpose, faith, and strength, and you will be able to persevere to victory. Yah is the One who planted your life’s purpose within you in the beginning. He has invested Himself in your dream, and He will bring it to pass. “If the Most High delights in a man’s way, he makes his steps firm; though he stumble, he will not fall, for the Most High upholds him with his hand “ (Psalm 37:23–24).
Action Steps to Fulfilling Vision
• Establish a daily prayer time with Yah.
• In what ways are you relying on Yah for your life and vision? In what ways aren’t you relying on Him? Commit to prayer the areas in which you aren’t currently relying on Him. Be honest with Him about how you are feeling, and allow Him to strengthen, sustain, and encourage you through His presence and His Word.
Chapter Principles
1 To be successful in your vision, you must have a daily, dynamic prayer life with Yah.
2 Yah is not only the Author of your vision, but also your continuing Support as you progress toward its fulfillment.
3 You will never achieve your vision without prayer because prayer is what keeps you connected to the Vision-Giver.
4 If you stay in touch with Yah, you will always be nourished in both life and vision.
5 Prayer sustains us in the demands of vision. Yah will bring you through your difficulties and give you the victory through prayer based on His Word.
6 Prayer encourages us to get back in the fight of faith.
7 Since prayer is where we receive the ability to continue the fight, it is crucial for us to find times during the day when we can go before Yah.
8 Prayer is the essential resource of vision. When people attack your dream, go to Yah. Remain connected to your Source for the renewal of your purpose, faith, and strength, and you will be able to persevere to victory.
9 Yah is the One who planted your life’s purpose within you in the beginning. He has invested Himself in your dream, and He will bring it to pass
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