Enlarge the place of your tent;Stretch out the curtains of your dwellings, spare not;Lengthen your cordsAnd strengthen your pegs. But rise and enter the city, and you will be told what you are to do.. You can tap into the power of God's vision for your life by meditating on Scriptures of promise! On behalf of this man I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except of my weaknesses As we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. 5 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. The first was like a lion and had eagles' wings. We need spiritual light so that we may have vision ( Eph. This was about grace extending. Though there is nothing to be gained by it, I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord. The Bible makes us understand that Paul was always persecuting Christ out of ignorance, but one day God put him in the right direction. This cool graph starts with Genesis in the top left and ends with Revelation in the bottom right. They are prophesying to you a lying vision, worthless divination, and the deceit of their own minds. It's true that God promises us wisdom and direction through his Holy Spirit ( John 14:26, Luke 12:12, 1 Corinthians 2:13 ). Now Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that You would bless me indeed and enlarge my border, and that Your hand might be with me, and that You would keep me from harm that it may not pain me! And God granted him what he requested. Territory! Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! Vision will manifest itself in God's time. Besides, while he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent word to him, Have nothing to do with that righteous man, for I have suffered much because of him today in a dream., Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. Hallelujah! And from the throne came a voice saying, Praise our God, all you his servants, you who fear him, small and great. And another angel came out from the altar, the angel who has authority over the fire, and he called with a loud voice to the one who had the sharp sickle, Put in your sickle and gather the clusters from the vine of the earth, for its grapes are ripe.. T For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal. Mary Jane Woodger, "From Obscurity to Scripture: Joseph F. Smith's Vision of the Redemption of the Dead," in You Shall Have My Word: Exploring the Text of the Doctrine and Covenants, ed. 7. Ignorance, they say, is a disease. All these traits can be found in the words of Jesus Christ in the Gospel of Mark. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. Who Is Lillith and Why Don't We Find Her in Our Bible? He has a great vision for us, which will always manifest when we believe in him. He will tread the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty. Fear of failure & rejection. It's what I needed to recall today. And the LORD answered me: "Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it. Though there is nothing to be gained by it, I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord. Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. The apostle Peter preached that the resurrected Son of God "is Lord of all " (Acts 10:36). .increase your understanding. If it seems slow, wait for it; it will surely come; it will not delay. This Bible verse shows us that God has us in mind and is always ready to lead us in spirit. He who loves not man does not know God, for God is love. I must go on boasting. Isaiah can seem intimidating. Psalm 37:4-5, and he will give you the desires of your heart. 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. For all nations have drunk the wine of the passion of her sexual immorality, and the kings of the earth have committed immorality with her, and the merchants of the earth have grown rich from the power of her luxurious living. Then I heard another voice from heaven saying, Come out of her, my people, lest you take part in her sins, lest you share in her plagues; for her sins are heaped high as heaven, and God has remembered her iniquities. Imagine that! Do not be dismayed by them, lest I dismay you before them. D Lord, I praise you for inviting me into your eternal purpose. Heavenly Father, I seek Your vision for my life. Pauls vision of grace wasnt about enlarging his own territory, it was about increasing thankfulness, which in turn increases glory. 1 John 4:1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world. .like Abraham who left what was familiar and held onto the promises . Habakkuk 2:2 And the Lord answered me: "Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it." Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law. Looking at this verse, it occurs to me that "Enlargement" is an encouragement to think big, dream big and get a bigger perspective. B Habakkuk 2:3 (NKJV) Then You spoke in a vision to Your holy one, and said: "I have given help to one who is mighty; I have exalted one chosen from the people". I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heavenwhether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows. 4 Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. As you craft your message or series, here are 10 Scriptures to reflect on and consider sharing: In the beginning of Christs public ministry, He used a Sabbath sermon as an opportunity to share His vision. Let not your hearts be troubled. This was explicitly seen when He raised a dead girl in Mark 5:21-43. And behold, the angels of God were ascending and descending on it! I must go on boasting. scriptures on enlarging your vision. And he brought them to the land of Shinar, to the house of his god, and placed the vessels in the treasury of his god. Micah summarizes Gods will for His people this way: He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And he has seen in a vision a man named Ananias come in and lay his hands on him so that he might regain his sight.. "For the Lord does nothing without revealing his secret to his servants the prophets. But in order for us to partake of all these blessings, we have to increase our capacity to receive. And he must not drink wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother's womb. For what is exalted among men is an abomination in the sight of God. the LORD opens the eyes of the blind. L They speak visions of their own minds, not from the mouth of the Lord., John 15:16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you., Luke 16:15 And he said to them, You are those who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. With an exercised, praying spirit and a prepared heart we are then able to enter into fellowship with God . Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. 2:1). "When there is a prophet among you, I, the . And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. Habakkuk 2:2 God calls us to pass on His truth to others in ways that are easy for them to understand. The smoke from her goes up forever and ever. And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who was seated on the throne, saying, Amen. Contact me: openbibleinfo (at) gmail.com. 2 "Enlarge the site of your tent, stretch out the curtains of your dwellings, do not hold back. First, the leader needs to know his purpose. The Lord told Paul, Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent. Then another angel came out of the temple in heaven, and he too had a sharp sickle. We can rely on Gods presence as we share and strive toward His vision. God kicks against such an attitude. 1. He lived a life free from pain. And the dragon stood before the woman who was about to give birth, so that when she bore her child he might devour it. (1 Chronicles 4:10). The Bible says that if you want to be fruitful in your life, you need to see what God has already done through others to be an encourager and a follower of Jesus. Here are my favorite Bible verses when I'm seeking the Lord's guidance and vision over my life, as well as a prayer to focus my heart. Let us love one another, for love comes from God and every one who loves is a child of God and knows God. "Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! 2021 The Revelation Media. A spirit glided past my face; the hair of my flesh stood up. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.. As you craft your message or series, here are 10 Scriptures to reflect on and consider sharing: 1. The voice I heard was like the sound of harpists playing on their harps, and they were singing a new song before the throne and before the four living creatures and before the elders. She was pregnant and was crying out in birth pains and the agony of giving birth. I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet saying, Write what you see in a book and send it to the seven churches, to Ephesus and to Smyrna and to Pergamum and to Thyatira and to Sardis and to Philadelphia and to Laodicea. Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking to me, and on turning I saw seven golden lampstands, and in the midst of the lampstands one like a son of man, clothed with a long robe and with a golden sash around his chest. Grace and glory are connected by thanksgiving. I did not send them, nor did I command them or speak to them. I'm mute, and without the gospel I'll live in stammering incoherence. This scripture encourages us not to be visionless but should always make plans and see visions about our lives. Satan's goal is to use guilt, insecurity and fears to keep us from growing and living a full, joyful life. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. For you alone are holy. Daniel 7:13-14 Daniels vision of trials. I let my frustration boil over in harsh words. Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law. Ask God to give you a God-sized dream/vision - for your faith, marriage, kids, finances, character, etc. as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. His eyes are like a flame of fire, and on his head are many diadems, and he has a name written that no one knows but himself. For what is exalted among men is an abomination in the sight of God. It's where the flesh rises up in us to defend our strength, our value, our worth, and we resort to recalling all the images of strength we can draw from Scripture. 2 Corinthians 4:18 As we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. Vision is a blessing from God that is frequently mentioned throughout scripture. Nehemiahs journey began when he heard some bad news. Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed. ISAIAH 54:2 I preached on the life and the prayer of Jabez one Sunday morning in 2003 at Free Chapel. I.III. This was about grace extending. Yet, it is possible to live with this personal appreciation of grace and still have too narrow a perspective. 6. After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: Fear not, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great., About the ninth hour of the day he saw clearly in a vision an angel of God come in and say to him, Cornelius.. And he dreamed, and behold, there was a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven. Jeremiah 23:16 Vision without Direction. Bible Verses About Love. I pray for Your wisdom as I press toward Your goal, Your prize, and Your upward call. No man on earth knows anybodys heart, but God knows our hearts and sees everything we cannot see. The gospel is good news every day. He speaks to his servants about several issues and gives them instructions. Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, Rise, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you, for Herod is about to search for the child, to destroy him.. I.I. Genesis 1:27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. He wants to take you places youve never even dreamed of. And another angel came out of the temple, calling with a loud voice to him who sat on the cloud, Put in your sickle, and reap, for the hour to reap has come, for the harvest of the earth is fully ripe. So he who sat on the cloud swung his sickle across the earth, and the earth was reaped. God is getting ready to enlarge your territory, to increase your capacity to receive from Him all the things he has in store for you, to stretch and lengthen you beyond your natural capacity, to place your feet in a spacious place so to speak so that you can receive all the things God has prepared for you which . Constantly keep your larger image with you. There are many times when we get caught up in our worlds and forget about others around us. The eyes of the Lord see more than we can see; he sees everything. Paul writes that Christian believers are in "the kingdom of the Son " (Colossians 1:13). Then I saw an angel standing in the sun, and with a loud voice he called to all the birds that fly directly overhead, Come, gather for the great supper of God, to eat the flesh of kings, the flesh of captains, the flesh of mighty men, the flesh of horses and their riders, and the flesh of all men, both free and slave, both small and great. And I saw the beast and the kings of the earth with their armies gathered to make war against him who was sitting on the horse and against his army. Habakkuk 2:2 And the Lord answered me: Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it.. Vision is not just about reaching a goal; its about fulfilling Gods desire for your church. Jesus told those assembled, Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing. The passage Christ used from Isaiah encapsulated His vision, including proclaiming good news, healing the blind and setting prisoners free. So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.. At once I was in the Spirit, and behold, a throne stood in heaven, with one seated on the throne. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away. And he who was seated on the throne said, Behold, I am making all things new. Also he said, Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true. And when he had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each holding a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. It stood still, but I could not discern its appearance. If my faith ever rests on my ability to stand on my own two feet, I'll have abandoned the gospel of grace and graduated to self-righteous self-reliance. They speak visions of their own minds, not from the mouth of the Lord. He gave his servants the vision so that there would know what would happen. The entire Book of Nehemiah is a lesson in visionary leadership. And the word of the Lord was rare in those days; there was no frequent vision. Numbers 12:6 God reveals Himself through vision. I did not send them, nor did I command them or speak to them. The problem is that you dont have the capacity to receive the fifty gallons. Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth., Acts 10:3 About the ninth hour of the day he saw clearly in a vision an angel of God come in and say to him, Cornelius., Acts 16:9 And a vision appeared to Paul in the night: a man of Macedonia was standing there, urging him and saying, Come over to Macedonia and help us., Acts 18:10 For I am with you, and no one will attack you to harm you, for I have many in this city who are my people., Acts 18:9 And the Lord said to Paul one night in a vision, Do not be afraid, but go on speaking and do not be silent., Acts 2:17 And in the last days it shall be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.. When it comes to sight and vision, we want to ensure things are happening the way theyre supposed to. Make me fully alive to your destiny in my life. In 1792, when Carey preached on this verse, the title of his message was: "Expect Great Things from God; Attempt Great things for God". DEFINE THE DREAM. Y How are we supposed to put it all into action? Revelation 14:12 Here is a call for the endurance of the saints, those who keep the commandments of God and their faith in Jesus. So come at me; tell me faith is a crutch for the weak. We also live in a time of great deception from Satan and his demons, who seek to destroy all God has created. Then I saw another sign in heaven, great and amazing, seven angels with seven plagues, which are the last, for with them the wrath of God is finished. Influence Magazine Habakkuk 2:3 But inevitably, somewhere in the mix, comes the sneering remark, "Faith is just a crutch for the weak!". The purpose of the Son of God was to lead all the sinners to God. All registered. Its the same way with God. Daniel 7:13-14 Helpful Not Helpful "I saw in the night visions, and behold, with the clouds of heaven there came one like a son of man, and he came to the Ancient of Days and was presented before him. For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Let us rise against her for battle!. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.
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