God-Given Vision
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The Need - God-Given Vision
By T. Austin-Sparks01SA 3:1PRO 29:18ZEC 4:1ACT 26:16ROM 1:1T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the critical need for God-given vision among believers, asserting that true Christian life and service are rooted in divine revelation. He explains that vision encompasses both the act of seeing and the capacity to perceive what God presents, which is essential for the initiation, continuance, and consummation of spiritual life. Sparks illustrates how vision empowers believers for service, unifies the church, and sustains them through trials, highlighting that without vision, people disintegrate and lose their way. He calls for prayer for a fresh revelation of Christ to bind the church together and to empower believers to fulfill their God-given purposes.
The Importance and Value of God-Given Vision (Revelation 21:9)
By T. Austin-Sparks0EZK 41:7DAN 4:26HAB 2:4ACT 7:2ROM 8:28HEB 8:5REV 1:9REV 21:9T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the critical role of God-given vision in the Church's history, asserting that its presence or absence can lead to either calamity or transformation. He explains that such vision is concrete, comprehensive, constantly enlarging, and always moves upward, guiding believers beyond the temporal towards the eternal. Sparks illustrates that God-given vision is foundational for training and prayer, urging the Church to remain open to God's unfolding purpose rather than clinging to past methods. He highlights biblical examples, such as Abraham and Ezekiel, to demonstrate how divine vision leads to spiritual growth and understanding. Ultimately, he calls for a renewed vision to prevent spiritual stagnation and to embrace God's greater plans.