Date: 29-Aug-2024
Name: Flo
Topic: DIRECTIONAL VISION
Content:
Amos 3:3
Can two people walk together without agreeing on the direction?
The Lord gave the prophet Amos a list of proverbial questions to ask of Israel and Judah. Each of them beg an obvious negative response. The first proverb concerned their walk with God. The Lord essentially asked, “Can you claim to have My presence when you walk so contrary to Me?” The obvious answer? “No.”
The Lord pictured Himself as one of two people, with the other representing His chosen ones. Yet, they no longer walked with Him. Although they claimed God’s presence, their walk and talk proved otherwise.
This proverb stands as an important leadership principle. Directional unity must be agreed upon, otherwise, eventual division and disunity is inevitable. It may look as if you are walking together, but after a while, your paths will diverge.
The wise recognize the necessity of visional unity. The one who would walk together with God, must constantly listen to and agree to His voice and vision.
The one who would lead God’s people, must clearly cast the vision, so that everyone understands it and can follow it. Writing it down helps. As the Lord told the prophet Habakkuk, “Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it” (Hab. 2:2).
And as leaders, we must constantly check the unity of our flock. For sheep are prone to wander!
Prayer Points:
Prayer points
1. Lord, help me to walk in step with Your direction and purpose for my life. Align my heart and mind with Your will, so that I may clearly hear and follow Your voice every day.
2. Father, grant me the wisdom to lead with clarity and purpose. Help me to cast a vision that is clear and compelling, ensuring that those I lead can walk together in unity towards the goals
3. Father, protect our family and community from division and disunity.
4. Father, give me the ability to communicate the vision You have given with clarity and precision.
5. Holy Spirit, sharpen my discernment so that I may recognize when I or those I lead are drifting from Your path.
