Catching the Vision – by The Rev. Dr. Allen Churchill - Broadcast Date-110724

The inspiration for “Catching the Vision” starts with 2 Corinthians 4:5-7, which states, in Verse 6: “For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ”.

Rev. Churchill likens ‘catching the vision’ to that of a child growing up in a darkened closet, then seeing the wide outside world for the very first time.

Prior to catching the vision is, as Paul described, (in Cor. 13:12), “…we see in a mirror, dimly”.

Once we do catch the vision, we must put it into action if it is to have any value. Rev. Churchill states, “A task without a vision is drudgery. A vision without a task is merely a dream. But, a task, with a vision is victory.”

Once caught, the Vision must be nurtured. As awakened ‘vessels’ for God’s work we must keep active and growing. As Verse 7 states, (⁷ “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us”). Our expanded vision must be God-focused, less we become too self-serving and fall short of our purpose.

Allen’s closing prayer:

“For the glory of your name O’ God, turn us from all that is evil, and grant us grace to put our whole trust and confidence in your loving purpose for the world.

Strengthen us by your spirit, to serve you with a willing heart and a cheerful spirit, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.”

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