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Write The Vision. Make It Plain.

4/24/2019

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So, last week we talked about dreading the paperwork and providing Caesar with what belongs to him. Well, like all things with the Lord, here is some good news. Not all paperwork or writing is dreadful. At least not the part we are talking about today. Today, we can dream. Once you come to a place where your legal documents are completed, or at least there is a plan and schedule in place to complete them, you can get back to the fun stuff. It’s time to write that vision down, and here is why.

Then the LORD replied: "Write down the revelation and make it plain on tablets so that a herald may run with it. Habakkuk 2:2 (NIV)

Many of us see this scripture about vision and assume right away that this means for us to write it out so anyone can catch the vision and run with it. Well, there is more to this scripture for the one who is writing. Here are a few reasons I believe we are instructed to write His vision out plainly.

#1 Write It

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We believe and proclaim that God has given us an assignment, a call, a ministry, a desire, a vision, and so forth. Part of operating in either of those descriptions is plainly describing the instructions He has given for His vision. Yes, I said His vision. As we begin to work on the vision, one thing I would caution anyone one to remember is that it always did and always will belong to Him. Situations and circumstances will come, and our enemy will try to use these issues to make us feel solely responsible for bringing about God’s plan. Well, that was never God’s intention.
 
Writing the vision helps to remind us that He assigns those who He trusts to remember that the business or ministry is His, and we are chosen to be His representative in the natural to carry it out. That’s it. So, we always have to refer back to His instructions and guidance to successfully complete our assigned part in a vision that is bigger than you and I. That leads us into the next point.

#2 The Vision

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One of the key elements of learning something is writing about it. Writing specifically about a thing stimulates us to research the topic and develop it further beyond the initial thought. This is a two-part explanation. First, the scripture is explaining to write it down for public edification. In the method prophets would do this meant it will remain permanently on record, and that when it comes to pass people may believe in the prophet's inspiration.
 
Second, writing it out encompasses the inward revelation as well as the open vision. Vision means #1 the faculty or state of being able to see; #2 the ability to think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom; #3 Imagine. This says to me that we are instructed to further develop what God shows us. See it through our Kingdom vision and not our natural eyes. See it all the way to its end result as it will eventually validate itself.
 
Going back to reason #1, when you see the vision, write it without you as the main character. Remember, His visions are not personally owned by us. So, we can unintentionally wrap ourselves into a position that could ultimately tie our hands, discourage us, or cause the vision to die while in our care. We are spiritual stewards before we are physical owners. Caesar needs a natural owner on paper, not God.

#3 Make It Plain

Write the vision out so plainly that even someone who is in a hurry can instantly identify what it is and its purpose. Write it so plainly that the next person assigned to the next phase of His vision can easily pick it up and continue to run with it. The Hebrew text explains that this means everyone who reads it may run, i.e. read fluently and easily. It’s similar to Daniel 12:4, “Many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased." In this passage, "to run to and fro," is described to mean "to peruse” (read, inspect, scrutinize, examine, etc.). This signifies that whosoever reads the announcement (vision in our case) might run and distribute or broadcast it to all within their reach. Talk about a divine marketing strategy! That leads us to the final reason.

#4 Run With It

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How many sermons have we heard that teach us that God makes provision for His vision? Well, we can see here that He does! In one scripture He pretty much gave us an idea, business plan, marketing strategy, and help. All in one scripture! “Run with it? Who? I have all of these other things to do.” Look at Jeremiah 23:21 to help us better understand the usage of running. It is not a positive example, but we can clearly see what effect “running” can have.
 
Those who were charged with a Divine message were to use all methods equivalent to 'to prophesying' to dispatch and making it known. If we follow the instructions that have been given, then we would have written the vision in a manner where it can sustain itself. There is room for growth and expansion. Help is incorporated in the writing as it stirs and motivates others to help carry the vision further after reading it.
 
So, I encourage all of you as founders and owners who are looking for a way to come up with your awesome business plans in between family life to utilize the methods that God has provided. This will help to remove the unrealistic expectations of personal responsibility and replace it with enjoyment and patience that is needed to develop your part of His vision. You are not creating something alone. You are building another part of His plan for this world alongside the Creator of this world for His creation, the world. Now, have fun writing the vision!

Warmest regards,
Bird

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Angelina V.
4/24/2019 08:00:27 pm

Yooooooo....there is just so much to unpack here...I'm not even sure where to start....

I have to say this is actually very different to how I have always viewed this scripture because it has never been something "universal" for me. It has actually always been something that has been very personal to me. What I mean by that is, when you talk about writing the vision down so that you can plainly describe the God-given instructions for HIS vision, my mind was blown. I never even thought about the vision God gave me as being HIS personal vision or that I was simply a steward of HIS personal vision. However, it actually makes me think of what we are going through at our ministry and how the people that were there as shepherds have consistently said "this is not our vision". This is God's vision and that we are consistently building upon this vision and others will be able to come and build upon that. It is really interesting and actually makes me look at the gift that I have and the things that God has shown me as being something more for the kingdom of Jesus rather than for me and my role in the kingdom. Even though I know it is for my role and what I'm supposed to be doing, I now recognize it as being even bigger than that. That is really cool! I look forward to having more conversations about things like this!!

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Bird
4/25/2019 10:52:21 am

Thank you for your comment, Angelina! I love that this blog spoke to you the way it did. I feel like someone can now relate to how I felt writing it. It was like opening a present and finding another one inside of it.

We are definitely looking to have more conversations like this to help our future entrepreneurs navigate the waters of business while implementing biblical principles. My joy is in helping to demonstrate what it looks like as believers. For example, it's okay to dream because all dreams stem from the Dream Giver (God) and come with instructions.

Looking forward to reading future comments from you!

Warmest regards,
Bird

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Bridget Watson
4/25/2019 06:03:24 am

This is THE TRUTH! Wonderful clarity here. The plan, the vision, the way has always been the Lord's. He gives us snippets of understanding and we somehow claim it as our own. Claiming it as our own is partially ok when we are assuming our responsibility in that plan. However, it's not okay to take proprietary ownership because the Lord is owner, Creator, CEO, Author and Architect of it all. A construction team may take some credit in raising the skyscraper. The role of the plumbers, the electricians, the brick masons etc., is very important, but none of their work could come together with significance without the Master Architect. We have a wise and all knowing MASTER ARCHITECT who has designed it all to fit perfectly into His plan. We would be wise to follow Him confidently. Thanks Bird, thanks Angelina and thanks Brethren for walking out His written vision, even the one that is simply WRITTEN on our HEARTS. He alone is the Author of every good thing. We would be wise to just recognize and surrender. Love you guys!

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Bird
4/25/2019 10:56:19 am

Thank you for your comments! Your examples were right on point! I like the way you described God as the wise and all knowing MASTER ARCHITECT. Most importantly, thank you for reminding us that we have the vision written on our hearts as well.

We always appreciate your support, and we love you too!

Warmest regards,
Bird

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