VISION & DESTINY

 

Jesus never lost focus of His destiny, which was the cross on Calvary.  His focus was on the Father’s will and the vision and destiny that the Father had for Him.  We too must hold onto the visions and callings that the Lord has given us. We must continue the good fight of faith and continue towards the high calling through Christ Jesus.  When John the Baptist was imprisoned his circumstances caused him to doubt and be discouraged to the point of even questioning the Lord.  

 

Luke 7:18–23 (NKJV)

18 Then the disciples of John reported to him concerning all these things. 19 And John, calling two of his disciples to him, sent them to Jesus, saying, “Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?”

20 When the men had come to Him, they said, “John the Baptist has sent us to You, saying, ‘Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?’ ” 21 And that very hour He cured many of infirmities, afflictions, and evil spirits; and to many blind He gave sight.

22 Jesus answered and said to them, “Go and tell John the things you have seen and heard: that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, the poor have the gospel preached to them. 23 And blessed is he who is not offended because of Me.”

 

We must not allow our circumstances or tribulations define who Jesus is in our lives.  We must keep our eyes, minds and heart focused on the Lord for we are more than conquerors through Christ Jesus. 

 

Romans 8:37 (NKJV)

Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.

 

Philippians 3:14 (NKJV)

I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

 

Sometimes even those closest to you may not embrace nor understand the vision and destiny that the Lord has given you because it is your destiny, your calling and the Lord’s desire for you alone.  Don’t be discouraged or disappointed as all things work together for the goodness and glory of God.  It is very likely and often the case that as you overcome your trials and tribulations walking in faith that the Grace and Glory of God is witnessed by others.  There is no testimony with a test, we overcome by the blood of the Lamb and the Word of our testimony! 

 

Revelation 12:11 (NKJV)

And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death.

 

Romans 8:28 (NKJV)

And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.

 

Proverbs 3:5 (NKJV)

Trust in the LORD with all your heart,

And lean not on your own understanding;

 

There is no greater honor than to serve the Lord!

 

John 12:26 (NKJV)

If anyone serves Me, let him follow Me; and where I am, there My servant will be also. If anyone serves Me, him My Father will honor.