HELEN REDMAN, DIRECTOR
NEWSLETTER
February 1997
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"WHERE THERE IS NO VISION, THE PEOPLE PERISH", Proverbs 29:18. In this scripture, vision takes on two vital aspects. First, it is a vision of redemption. Joshua instilled within God's people the confidence that He would fight for them. He would be their deliverer from every enemy. They were God's nation of conquerors. Likewise, you and I must see the redemption that Jesus brought for mankind. He has made us a position with God and dominion over the power of darkness! We can look beyond the temporal to the eternal; beyond our weaknesses to His strength; beyond sickness to His health; beyond lack, and into His abundance. As our vision of redemption increases, so does our victory, just as Israel's confidence increased as Jehovah's revelation unfolded. Second, it is a vision of direction. Israel wandered aimlessly for forty years, unconvinced of God's direction. The people lived from day to day without understanding the purpose of their lives. Having no vision, they became subject to discontent. Without a vision, we too can wander in uncertainty. When a person has no vision for the direction in which God is leading, it is easy to slip into discouragement. To have a vision means exactly that, "to see beyond ordinary sight, to perceive a revelation, or glimpse beyond the natural world." In this verse, to "perish" means to loosen, become lawless and undisciplined. Where there is no vision, dream, or pursuit of God's plan, people become loose, undisciplined, and discouraged. Israel began to see that when they remained close to God, the land of their dreams came within their grasp. When we begin to perceive the vision that God puts before us, a hunger and desire to remain close to God will emerge. Our desire will be to walk in the dreams within our hearts. By remaining pliable and open to God's influence, we will see His direction in detail. Thus, the hope that His plan brings will keep us from becoming discouraged. The vision of the new land of God's promise kept Joshua alive. He would not rest until he conquered all and dwelt within that vision. It provided the direction for his life. In the same way, God wants His direction in our life. it may be a vision to spend more time with God in prayer, a vision of our business, home or ministry. People who do not have God's vision are not bothered by their lack of discipline. They have no dream. Those who through Jesus Christ have obtained insight into the mysteries of life choose to walk under the guidance of God's influence. They are the people who will not fail to fulfill any of God's plans. Joshua gave Israel a vision. He imparted the same qualities that had made him great with God. They declared to Joshua, THE LORD OUR GOD WILL WE SERVE, AND HIS VOICE WILL WE OBEY (Joshua 24:24). He gave them the vision to move from aimless wandering to conquering. He had infused them with the vision to dominate the land of their dreams under the guidance of the Almighty God.
ESTONIA & AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND
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