Whose Vision Is It?

August 29, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Proverbs 29:18
Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

 

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

 

     A vision! Sounds like someone closed their eyes and somehow received this vision. It brings memories of Bible stories where God brought information through prophets by visions. I have heard preachers tell of their vision for new buildings or schools. Missionaries talk about their vision for the mission field and the people of another land. Evangelists share a vision for America and the church. Some backup this need and vision by using this verse. “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” The problem is they stopped quoting too soon.

 

     The vision referred to in this verse is not to be our vision. It is to be God’s vision. The word vision here means “Prophetic Revelation.” The second part of that verse says, “but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.” We no longer need God to implant visions in us for the future. The Bible is our complete “Prophetic Revelation.” God does not need another messenger with a new message. He needs today’s messengers to carry out the old message that makes people a new creation in Him.

 

     I believe the pastors, evangelists, and missionaries who used this passage were sincere. I believe God works in us and places burdens in our hearts for places of service. I also believe those ministry-related visions truly came from time in the Word and understanding God’s desire for their life. God will impart wisdom in the hearts of men to carry out earthly visions.

 

     Nevertheless, we must be sure we understand Scripture as it is written. Without a vision, people do perish. Without a Word from God, people will perish. How do we get that Word? Read the Bible daily and share it often.

 

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

    A song says, “Rescue the perishing, care for the dying, Jesus is merciful, Jesus will save.” We might pray: Rescue us, Lord, from perishing without your Word. Help us, Father, not to navigate life without prophetic guidance from your Holy Word, lest we perish without your Vision. Amen.

 

Is your vision and God’s vision in alignment?

 

IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:

Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this Passage and today’s Devotion?

 

Do I find within this reading a CHALLENGE for my life?

 

What are one or two things I WILL DO today or this week to accept that CHALLENGE?

 

  

GOD TALKING TO ME:  August 29, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
^{(OT-1, NT & PS-2, Prov-Monthly)}
Isaiah 39, 40 / Psalm 54
Proverbs 29 / Luke 21

 

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Psa. 114-118  /  1 Co. 4