Where there is no vision, the people perish; but he that keeps the law, happy is he.
-Proverbs 29:18
What does this word vision mean? In looking at other translations we find the word vision replaced with revelation (NIV), divine guidance (NLT), prophetic vision (ESV). Vision. Divine or prophetic words from God. Without vision, words from God, we neglect things like prayer and showing restraint. Our lives become reckless, morals become loose, corruption takes over. Leaving each man to do what he feels is right, his way, setting his own goals and plans and [perhaps] then asking for God's blessing. This type of living aligns with the ideals of the world--do what makes you happy, believe what makes you feel good.
In contrast, living with vision we are guided by the words of the Lord, listening and obeying his revelations, whether they make sense to us or not. We walk in faith and trust, knowing that God is a God of absolutes, perfection, complete. He knows all, sees all, his ways and thoughts are higher. Knowing these divine revelations comes only from hearing from the Lord; we cannot attain these revelations on our own. Through time in the Word, prayer, worship, fellowship with others we become more sensitive to his moving, his voice, his whispers. If we choose to obey these prophetic revelations we have the opportunity to be a part of something divine, bigger than ourselves, of greatest importance..eternal importance.
Lord, may we be a people of vision, people who listen and obey your voice.
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