MAN AND HIS VISION FOR HOME BUIDING (JER. 1:4-14; GEN. 15:1-6; HABAKUK 2:3; LUKE 18:28-30)

INTRODUCTION:

            I would be asking and answering questions relevant to the topic under review. This would then form the basis of the write up. I trust God for guidance and accurate answers to these questions as He will be helping us.

TIPS: HOW DOES GOD SEE MAN? I went on to list ways God sees man. Meanwhile, the list is inexhaustible. (1) for man to reverence Him. (2) for man to know that God himself exist and to represent the image of God-even though we have not seen Him yet in His glory GEN. 1:26-28. (3) man must have the reflection of Christ. (4) Man is synonymous with authority (i.e. dominion). (5) Man is a failure when he is running without a VISION. This is the true picture God has for man.

WHAT IS GOD’S  VISION FOR MAN: WHAT IS VISION (GENESIS 15:1-6)

What this means is that; “God gave Abram a vision of becoming a blessing to his generation” So do all that ever existed on Earth. Vision is the reason for one’s existence as ordained by God. And for this to be possible one must be in a living relationship with his Creator. Vision is what God has in mind for creating someone and its peculiar to each of us. Every worthwhile vision comes from God and in getting a good vision one must connect to God.

In setting one’s target(s) or ambition- s/he must ask; is this really right and is it from God? Inasmuch as God desires His people to be prosperous and having good success- He plans that these wealth be used in the kingdom service for the good of all. Individuals and groups must have this mindset. Finally, vision is an assignment, meaning you must be in your land- in your field of purpose.

HOW CAN ONE KNOW OR GET GOD’S VISION TOWARDS HIS LIFE?

In the case of Jeremiah; God’s vision for him was to declare His will to all the Nations (Jer. 1:7 & 10). And so, I don’t think the mandate has change for the Bible stated categorically that “God is the same yesterday…and forever” Heb. 13:8. The vision of God for all people is to save everyone by taking the gospel to them as well as, save the world which is God’s creation- at least, this is the main vision of everyone existing on Earth. The vision still remains the same “go into the world and make disciples of all nations (Matt. 28:19).

Does God call us to work for Him for free? The answer is NO. for when we seek Him and live righteously as well as do His will He’ll bless us with all the good things of life (Matt. 6:33; Luke 18:28-30; Gen. 1:28).

WHAT IS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN VISION AND AMBITION

Ambition is zeal, fervency, and eagerness to make things work in the positive. It is person-oriented. Ambition sparks the drive to achieve one’s vision. Therefore, vision is of the Lord while ambition is of the man. For there to be harmony there must be agreement between these two personalities; purpose of which is to achieve both vision and ambition (Amos 3:3). Most people see ambition to be vision. Well, from the above explanation the difference is clear. Vision or Ambition should be in accordance with God’s will.

HOW DO ONE BUILD A HOME WITH GOD-GIVEN VISION

 The following must be objectively carried out in order to build a sound home: (1) understand your vision.(2) know that, is the work of faith and not sight. (3) keep the vision alive- always review  the vision in between the lines. (4) do all the necessary things that would lead to the attainment of the vision. (5) strive to be joined to a good wife. (6) be patient with the vision (7) pray it out and work it out too. (8) work with people of like mind.

CAN ONE UNDERSTAND THE PURPOSE OF MARRIAGE IN VISION ACCOMPLISHMENT:- A good marriage is very essential in the accomplishment of one’s God-given vision. First you must make your ambition subject to God’s vision by so doing you are not far from accomplishing your desires. The following are the purpose of marriage: (1) to raise godly seeds. (2) to establish a suitable companionship, one that is recognized by God. (3) to help each other in accomplishing task(s).

CONCLUSION

The home or family is the oldest institution that had ever existed. Man is the one mandated to direct its affairs. And so, for the man to be successful in this area he needs guidance from the founder of it. So his ambition and God’s vision must agree for effective and efficient home building. 

DECLARATION: Thank you Lord for making me see this page. I am a purpose driven man, I live a life of worth. My ambition works in tandem with God's vision for my life and generation. So shall it be. In Jesus Christ name. Amen.