Preparing for the Vision of Your Life
By: Kimberly Jackson
My present is my past-My future is my NOW!
Although it hasn’t manifested in the natural realm, I am to concentrate on it, for this is the will of God for me. I show my absolute acceptance and belief in the vision by preparing aforehand for what I see, knowing each day brings me a step closer to my future-my destiny-my now.
Thy will be done in earth as it is in heaven. Meaning your future-your now has already taken place in the spirit realm and will work its way into the natural in God’s appointed time. It is finished. Your future-your now originated out of heaven as God’s thought for you-your purpose, His plan and will for your life. God proclaims in Jeremiah 29:11, for I know my thoughts I think toward you…the vision for your life. The psalmist David proclaims in Psalm 40:7, “In the volume of the book it is written of me. My accomplishments, events of my life, my ministry, lives I’m to impact, my itinerary, et cetera, are already planned and orchestrated by the Creator himself. Everything about you is written in the book. And God will reveal to you piece by piece the revelation of who you are-His purpose and will for your life.
Knowing what’s to come. I skip the thought of tomorrow to meditate on my future. That’s where my focus should be. Prepare for what I see-the revelation of who I am and where God is taking me, knowing that when I wake up the next day, I’m just a step closer to it. It’s staring me in the face. What you encounter in your present is actually setting you up for your future. Every trial, every obstacle, every situation and circumstance is stirring you in the path of change, of destiny.
A lot of what’s going on in your life is not always the act of satan. It is God’s appointed way-His route for you to travel on the road to fulfilling your destiny. It’s preparing you for something so awesome, so great! You must be able to discern when it’s God and when it’s satan. Remember, he has no more power in your life than you allow him to have. He gets more props for what he is supposed to be doing in peoples’ lives than God. He does come to steal what God has revealed to you about your future. He comes to throw you off course and feed seeds of doubt in your spirit. Gird up the loins of your mind so his tactics can’t interfere with your focus on the future. Keep the vision near your heart since it originates out of the heart of God on to yours.
Concentrate on your future-the vision for your life.
Go to bed with it. Wake up with it. O, Lord, for thy servant’s sake, and according to thine own heart, hast thou done all this greatness, in making known all these great things. O Lord, there is none like thee, neither is there any God beside thee, according to all that we have heard with our ears. I Chronicles 17:19, 20 I know the vision for your life is unbelievable and incredibly big and powerful. God is doing it on purpose so that men may marvel at His glory upon your life and in your ministry. He’s doing it in such a way that no man can glory off the wondrous works in your life wrought by His hands. What He does show us is to prepare us-get us ready for what we see. In the meantime, stay focused and well aware that situations and circumstances will arise. They are a normal part of everyday living. God uses our trials and troubles to help strengthen and develop us for the vision. Hell is aware that your NOW is about to manifest and is working around the clock to distract you and take you off course. But you must keep your eyes on the prize. Don’t look to the left.And don’t look to the right.Look straight ahead because that’s where God is at with your future-your destiny in His hands. If you can’t see it, ask Him to show it to you. If God hasn’t given you a glimpse of your future, ask Him and by all means hold on to your seat and be surprised like I was. Don’t entertain the thought that you’re crazy. Be rested assured that if it’s hard to believe, then it’s from God. If you feel like you’re crazy after seeing it, then believe me, it’s a vision from God. If you entertain the thought that you may be crazy then you open the door for doubt to play on your mind, whispering to you, “Yes, you’ve lost your mind, go ahead and admit yourself into the ward.” But thank God for revealing Himself in the Word, saying that it is impossible for Him to lie. God is a God of miracles. You may question, how can you recognize it as a vision from God? First of all, He’ll plant it so deep into your spirit that it won’t go away and you can’t say no. It’ll weigh heavily on your spirit. Secondly, God does not think small. He is a big God and He thinks big. Look at creation. Creation was not a small vision and neither was the vision-assignment given to Adam and Eve. When He looks at you, He’s thinking big. He may start you out small, but believe it or not, that’s not your destiny. That’s your training ground to prepare you for the vision He has for your life. He has to trust you in the little things before moving you into the big. Thirdly, the vision God has for your life-your purpose will make you notable. Lastly, the vision for your life will make you memorable. Generations will call you blessed.
Blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told of her from the Lord. Luke 1:35 God shows you the vision for your life, so you can prepare for it. God will keep you a step ahead, and will not send you into your future unprepared. He will prepare you for that promotion, new husband, wealth, calling, or whatever He has planned for your life. He will prepare you for whatever he’s revealed to you about your future-your now. Destiny awaits and will not embrace you until you’re ready. So prepare yourself. Stay in the presence of God. Everything about your future is set.
Be wise like the ants.
The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer. Proverbs 30:25 Provides her meat in the summer, and gathers her food in the harvest. Proverbs 6:8 A vision is something you must prepare for. Take notes from the ant who demonstrates wisdom. We are urged to consider her ways. The ant has no guide, meaning, she knows who she is and where she’s going. She knows the change of season and makes provision ahead of time. We must prepare for the vision of our life knowing what’s coming and the changes it will bring. The ant has foresight. She knows what’s ahead and starts preparing her meat in the summer. I am anticipating this other chapter in my life. You, my friend have insight by revelation of God concerning the vision for your life. You know your season is coming. Therefore, be like the wise ant, prepare and plan for it. Engage yourself in those things pertaining to your future. Increase your knowledge into those things pertaining to the vision for your life by engaging in reading, or taking classes relevant to where God is taking you. Be ever so careful as to who you keep company with, your conversation, what you watch on TV, places you go and who you listen too.
If your future is your now that has not yet manifested, then you need to concentrate on it. For example, if God’s vision for you is wealth and He told you that you are a billionaire, then begin thinking like a billionaire. If you don’t know how to think like one, then go talk to one and learn from him/her. Study them. Attend conferences, seminars, et cetera that pertains to success and money. Read about some of the biblical greats who exhibited great wealth in their life such as: King Solomon (I Kings 10:14-29), Abraham (Genesis 13:2) Isaac (Genesis 26:12-14) and Jacob (Genesis 30:43; 32:5). Read whatever will increase your knowledge in that area.
If God’s vision for your life is to stand in a five fold ministry office, then educate yourself on that particular office and the gifts that accompany them. Study biblical examples of gospel greats who operated in that office. My favorite is the Apostle Paul. Paul set the example of how we are to operate in the kingdom. Observe today’s role models. Study to show yourself approved. Read, Read, Read. The book of Acts is a good place to start. Take ministerial classes if God leads you to do so. Kenneth Hagin, Sr. is an authoritative on ministry gifting and callings and has authored several books that would be beneficial tools of training. Stay in the presence of God in fasting and prayer so your ears will be fine tuned to the voice of God. It is His Holy Spirit who will teach, train, and equip you with everything you need to operate in your calling.
If God’s vision for your life is a new husband, again, educate yourself. Study marriage, family and relationships. Read books on the subject. See what God has to say about it in His word. Know that His standards and precepts hold precedence over the world’s perspective in those areas. Myles Monroe is a great authority on vision preparation, marriage and relationships and has authored several books beneficial to God’s vision for your life. Study Proverb 31 and the Songs of Solomon.
Ladies, if you can’t cook go buy a cookbook. Don’t fish for a husband; God has already netted him for you. You just need to be patient and use your time of waiting to work on yourself. Conduct yourself accordingly because nine times out of ten he is watching you. And ladies, if you know who he is, be still, let him come to you and not you to him. You’re out of order if you approach him. Your desire should be for a man that has an ear for the voice of God. How you can tell if he’s a man that can hear from God is when he approaches you with the revelation, it will be confirming in your spirit. That’s a sign unto you that he whom God has ordained to be the head actually has a relationship with God. In the meantime focus on what God called you to do. Delight yourself in Him and He will give you the desires of your heart. God will bring him to you.
If God said you were going to be a successful entrepreneur. Think like one. Research the Internet on entrepreneurship topics. Attend community seminars and workshops that deal with the subject. Research your business idea. Get a magazine subscription on business and entrepreneurship. Take advantage of any classes your church or community may offer on starting your own business. Read books on successful CEOs, (e. g. Donald Trump, Bill Gates, even Oprah) most of them share their story and experiences. Attend business expos, seminars, conferences, et cetera, pertaining to business and entrepreneurship. Hopefully this will give you a good idea of what I mean by preparing yourself for the vision.
Yes, another chapter in your life is about to unfold.
Prepare yourselfStudyStay focusedThe closer I get to it, the harder it is to stay focused. God reminds me to concentrate on where He is taking me. Don’t look to the left, or to the right. Look straight ahead because that’s where God is at. To my left and right were financial struggles, irritating circumstances, health challenges, and family issues. Such things required the peace of God and trust in His word. Don’t look at your present because it will throw you off. Put your trust in God. He is in control of everything that occurs in your life. Live everyday keeping in mind that nothing shall separate you from God, whether its tribulation, distress, persecution, famine, peril, or sword, you will remain steadfast in Him. Be persuaded that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come. Height, nor depth, nor any creature, shall be able to separate us from God. Keeping that in mind, you must hang in there, knowing that all the promises of God in Christ are yea and Amen.
So you’re irritated, frustrated and tired of waiting. You feel like just plain giving up and throwing in the towel. These are just sure signs that you’re at the brink of a breakthrough. The Promise is staring you in the face. It’s tapping you on the shoulder. Trade any feelings of irritation, frustration, impatience, et cetera for praise, worship, and celebration unto God. Remember that God is not a man that He should lie, nor the Son of man that He should repent. The vision for your life-your future is already set and God is not changing His mind about you. There’s a time and season for everything under the sun and your season is yet to come. Trust Him and ask Him for strength to bear all that you need to bear to get there. You may be full of questions like the prophet Habbakkuk. I will give you the same response God gave him in saying that the vision is yet for an appointed time. God makes known the unknown as to prepare you. Redirect your focus into your future and be well on your way to preparing for the vision He has for your life.
Knock, knock. Who’s there? Destination Destination who? Destination Destiny, My Child. Be ye ready for you know neither the day, nor hour your season cometh. You may sense it, you can feel it, but you never know. However, it is written in the volume of the book of God’s heart. To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. There is a divinely appointed time for you to fulfill all that God has predestined for you before you were even formed in your mother’s womb. God has determined beforehand your destiny, your future, according to the good pleasure of His will to show forth His glory in you. Don’t wallow in your present and neither give thought to your tomorrow. Only rejoice in it as it brings you another step closer to the vision God has for your life.
Copyright © 2006 Kimberly Jackson. This material is the property of The 3rd Dimension and Kingdom Sound Publishers. All rights reserved. I shall know the truth and the truth shall make me free. Once I come into the knowledge of the truth, I am held accountable for what I now know to be a message from God.
Spiritual Pieces The Lord of hosts hath sworn, saying, Surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand: Isaiah 14:24 Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare: before they spring forth I tell you of them. Isaiah 42:9 It is finished. John 19:30 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time. I Peter 5:6 For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us. 2 Corinthians 1:20 He has made everything beautiful in its time, including the vision for your life. So, prepare for it. Ecclesiastes 3:11 POEM
Destination Destiny Excitement has taken her rightful place in my life God is getting ready to release me Like an eagle I must fly Strong and courageous, victorious I am in Him God has ordained Destination Destiny For His Daughter Kim My destiny no longer has to chase me I’m ready, willing and able To enter into a dimension overflowing With God’s power, glory and favor The chase is over for I have finally arrived So I can make an impact on many people’s lives People who are waiting on what God has placed in me So God may fulfill His Word His thoughts of “great release” He has prepared and groomed me For such a time and day He’s clothed me in His anointing And is sending me on my blessed way For He is surely with me, I know it to be true Not by my power, but by His The great work I will do No longer does my destiny has to chase me anymore A greater anointing and prosperity lies at Destination Destiny’s door. December 25, 2000
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Kimberly Jackson is a kingdom inspirational author, teacher, poet, and songwriter who has written several books of poetry, devotionals and nonfiction in the area of Christian living, Christian ministry, and prophecy.
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