Worship
Scripture
I love the verses in the Bible that provide visions. They are just cool! I have always wanted to experience receiving this grand dream-like vision from God and then have it interpreted to lead me towards some great destiny; haven’t you? But, if God was going to just interpret the dreams to Daniel, why not just tell him outright in the first place? Why go through the process of providing a vision? That just doesn’t seem practical. There seems like there is a more direct way. Especially in our age of email, text, and instant communication, this seems to be a poor choice in communicating a vision, right?
Well, I believe God isn’t simply interested in giving us directions like a boring memo sent through email. God’s goal isn’t interested in simply commanding us through a “reply all” email. He desires to inspire us, capture our attention, motivate us to invest in His vision and share the excitement He has for us. Therefore, He communicates His vision through creative ways. Signs, wonders, and visions (to name a few).
We must always remember, God is a creator, an artist, a poet. Forgive me while I trail off into poetic admiration for a moment, but I can recall times in which I stare at a group of trees, a field of flowers, or the sky above and spend long moments simply basking in the complexity and wonderment of God’s creative hand. Beauty in nature is not always practical, and our ability to comprehend beauty is not practical. Yet, we see beauty in God’s creation because He wishes to inspire us, capture our attention, and motivate us to see His hand in the world around us. He wishes to communicate to us: “You are a part of this.” We are a part of His creation. His vision. A part of Him.
Prayer
HONOR GOD
John 3:16 NIV
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
God has given us new life in Christ. Take a moment and thank Him for this incredible gift!
ASK GOD
John 3:21 NIV
But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done in the sight of God.
Living by truth brings light and sight. Ask God to give you a heart for His truth. What do you need to confess to Him? Where do you need His help?
SUBMIT TO GOD
John 3:18 NIV
Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.
Submit your heart to God today and live free of condemnation!
CLOSING PRAYER
Lord, you are gracious. You’ve given me life. You’ve redeemed my soul, and given me power through the Holy Spirit. Help me to live like you today. In Jesus Name, Amen!