I was talking with some business guys yesterday about having a vision/dream from God for a business and we got talking about "timing" of the vision. How do we know when to move ahead with a vision from God and commit to it? Many people would say pray and ask God - which of course is vital, but many Christians pray and wait until they die without having made any progress on their God given vision/passion.
Now I'm a "action" type of guy so sitting around and waiting is not my strength. But rushing on with the project trying to make the vision happen is equally unwise.
I'm a door pushing type of person and that's how God seems to work with me. So I'm not looking for a bolt of lightening (although that would be nice sometimes!) but I am listening for and looking for God to guide me with small steps. Sometimes it a new connection from out of left field that opens a new door. Other times it is a "Word" from a friend or colleague that brings "peace" about a direction I'm taking.
We are called to co-labour with God. So sometimes He is labouring for me and other times I have to do some of the work. Then there are times when nothing seems to be happening so I have to rest in God and trust that He is doing something or positioning someone before we can make more progress.
I'm not a fan of what I call fatalistic Christianity however. The old song "Que Sers Sera, whatever will be will be" just doesn't cut it with the nature and character of God. Teenagers I know might say "whatever" but I don't believe He is the God of "whatever!"
If it is a genuine dream or vision or passion of God then there will be a plan and timing from God at some point as well. There will be signs along the way to lead us towards that goal.
We should not sit back with the attitude "that vision from God was cool" and then let God do all the work. Quite frankly that will get you no where and God will probably look for someone else to complete the task if you won"t engage Him, co-labour with Him.
One final thought about visions and completing them with God. Kevin Dedmon said at a resent conference I attended, "God doesn't reward success, He rewards risk." I feel he was saying don't focus on the end result but on the journey. God wants to work with us and play with His children. It is the playing and co-labouring that God enjoys - not just the result. This is a Grace filled point that may bring freedom to encourage you to get active with what God has put on your heart without the pressure that YOU MUST complete it. That is up to God but whether you participate with God is up to you.
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