2. 2
Set & Clarify the vision
HABAKKUK 2:2
โThen the LORD said to me, "Write my
answer plainly on tablets, so that a
runner can carry the correct message to
others.โ
Consult God.
Habakkuk 2: 2 โ
โ Writing down โ a vision
Sets it
Makes it easy to share
Makes it easy to reference and review
Gives clarity to adherents.
This can be done personally or corporately within an organization
Define and demonstrate examples of what should be done.
Boundaries are sometimes given a negative connotation but are far from it.
Boundaries give freedom to those they support and confidence to those that then know how to operate.
Boundaries need to be consistent
Word of caution:
Boundaries should not be allowed to become institutionalized strongholds in themselves
Just as with other things, regular alignment review is needed;
- establish accountability parameters, involve trusted parties and of course always refer back to the biblical guidelines.
1 Thess 5:21 โ โbut examine everything carefully; hold on to what is goodโ โ connotes letting go of what is not right either. Original use of verse was in terms of prophetic utterances, but we see this reflected through the Word in teachings as well.
God is never changing , yes, But gives a right word for a season. If the seasons around you change, change in alignment with Godโs word
Ecc 3:1 - There is a timeย for everything,
ย ย ย ย and a season for every activity under the heavens:
Matthew 10:19 โ 19ย But when they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it.ย At that time you will be given what to say,
Foundations remain the same, so this is different from being fickle or going with every wind of doctrine; part of growth process. Things might be different in the beginning
1 cor 3:2 - I gave you milk, not solid food, for you were not yet ready for it
Romans 5:8ย ESV
But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Be a vessel of that love. Ask God to show and infuse you with it such that it comes through even the work of your hands.
Find ways to show it such that people understand.
Acts 10:34-35ย ESV
So Peter opened his mouth and said: โTruly I understand that God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him.
We tend to polarize, God includes and helps us adhere to His statutes.
John 15:35 - By this all people will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.
1 John 4:20 - Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen.