Godly Vision - Ps Lee Eden

Godly vision is presented as a divine compass that gives shape, direction, and momentum to a life surrendered to God. Grounded in Scripture, vision is both given and to be recorded—made plain so that those who read may run toward it. The Bible is affirmed as the primary channel through which God speaks, and believers are urged to ask God for clarity, to submit to His orientation, and to reject competing cultural narratives that mimic individuality but strip people of God’s unique identity. Godly vision reorients desires toward God’s purposes, opens latent potential, and frames daily tasks as part of kingdom calling.

The talk traces biblical patterns: prophets receiving clarity (Habakkuk’s charge to write the vision), patriarchs stepping into promised futures (Abraham leaving home to follow God’s promise), and the church responding together in faith to a shared word. Vision often unfolds slowly and imperfectly—obedience is mixed with mistakes—but persistent orientation toward God produces growth, altars of thanksgiving, and generational fulfillment. Practical examples from the congregation’s own “By Faith” year illustrate how collective attention to God’s vision yielded tangible answers—restored relationships, employment shifts, healings, and provision—showing that prophetic vision, once activated by faith, bears fruit.

Finally, vision is linked inseparably to the gospel: the ultimate vision from the Father is reconciliation through Jesus, inviting all to be restored, forgiven, and commissioned. The invitation is both to those who already sense God’s calling and to those who need a first encounter with Christ. The movement encouraged is simple and radical: ask God, write what He shows, step out in faith, build altars of testimony, and live daily as a living sacrifice aligned with the God-given compass. In that posture, ordinary tasks become sacred assignments and whole lives come under the shaping force of a God-glorifying vision.

Key Takeaways

• 1. Write the vision and run God’s instruction to record what He reveals turns abstract hope into a portable plan that mobilizes action. Writing clarifies priorities, protects the vision from drift, and enables others to catch and carry the same aim. When a declared vision is read regularly, it disciplines decisions and accelerates obedience toward God’s end. [00:49]
• 2. God primarily speaks through Scripture Scripture is described not as inert text but as the living medium through which God downloads direction into hearts. Regular engagement with the Bible is the channel for discernment; it prevents syncretism and guards against visions shaped by culture rather than covenant. The habit of listening to God in His word cultivates clarity that aligns personal imagination with divine intention. [02:14]
• 3. Godly vision orients to God’s ways A vision from God always redirects toward holiness and kingdom priorities rather than self-serving paths. If a prospective course of action draws a person away from God’s character, it is not true vision; genuine vision will repeatedly bring one back to Scripture and obedience. This criterion helps believers evaluate choices amid competing philosophies and cultural pressures. [07:27]
• 4. Activate vision by faith Vision is not merely to be admired; it is to be acted upon in faith—often imperfectly but persistently. Collective examples show that when a community names God’s vision and moves in obedience, promises become testimonies and new realities unfold. Faith-linked action creates altars of thanksgiving that testify to God’s faithfulness across seasons. [17:28]

Youtube Chapters

• [00:00] - Welcome
• [00:08] - Why vision matters
• [00:49] - Write it down; make it plain
• [01:39] - Ask God; receive His word
• [02:14] - Scripture as God’s voice
• [03:17] - What is godly vision?
• [06:41] - Proverbs: vision and blessing
• [08:29] - Compass imagery; aim for true north
• [13:36] - Abraham: an example of stepping out
• [16:58] - “By Faith” testimonies from the church
• [23:31] - Personal reflection: What is your vision?
• [25:20] - Invitation to respond to God
• [31:49] - Prayer of commitment and salvation

1. The sermon mentions Habakkuk's instruction to "write the vision, make it plain on tablets, that he may run who reads it." What does this instruction imply about the nature and purpose of God's vision for our lives? [00:49]
2. According to the sermon, where does God primarily speak to us with ease? [02:14]
3. The sermon states, "Without prophetic vision, people run wild, but blessed are those who follow God's teachings." What does it mean for people to "run wild" without vision? [06:41]
4. The sermon uses the analogy of a compass. What is the "true north" that a godly vision helps us align with? [10:02]
5. The sermon highlights Abraham's story, noting that he built altars of thanksgiving. What is the significance of building "altars" in response to God's vision and promises? [15:17]
6. The sermon shares testimonies from the "By Faith" year. What common themes or types of answers to prayer were observed among these testimonies? [19:46]

1. The sermon emphasizes that God's word, the Bible, is the primary way God speaks to us. How does regular engagement with Scripture help prevent us from adopting visions shaped by culture rather than by God's covenant? [02:14]
2. The sermon suggests that everyone has a vision, even if it's a vision of "nothingness." How does a vision that lacks God's purpose or direction lead to a life of aimlessness or perishing? [04:05]
3. The sermon contrasts popular culture's idea of individualism with God's unique identity for us. How can the pursuit of "radical individualism" actually strip us of God's intended identity and lead us to conform to the world's image? [05:33]
4. The sermon notes that Abraham's journey of obedience was not always perfect, yet he continued to orient himself toward God's vision. What does this tell us about the nature of stepping out in faith and the role of repentance when we make mistakes? [15:17]
5. The sermon connects the gospel to vision, stating that the ultimate vision from the Father is reconciliation through Jesus. How does understanding Jesus' work of reconciliation provide the foundational vision for our lives and our commission? [28:44]

1. The sermon encourages us to "write the vision and run." What is one specific step you can take this week to write down or clarify a vision God might be placing on your heart? [00:49]
2. Considering that God primarily speaks through Scripture, what is one practical way you can commit to engaging more deeply with His Word this week to discern His vision for your life? [02:14]
3. The sermon warns that if a prospective course of action draws us away from God's character, it is not true vision. How can you use this criterion to evaluate a significant decision you are facing or a direction you are considering in your life? [07:27]
4. The sermon highlights that vision is activated by faith, often imperfectly but persistently. What is one area where you need to step out in faith, even if you feel uncertain or unqualified, to begin activating a vision God has given you? [10:48]
5. The sermon shares examples of how collective attention to God's vision yielded tangible answers. Reflecting on the "By Faith" testimonies, what is one "by faith" declaration or prayer you can make this week, trusting God to work in your life or circumstances? [17:28]
6. The sermon calls us to live daily as a living sacrifice aligned with God's vision. How can you reframe your ordinary daily tasks this week to see them as sacred assignments that contribute to God's kingdom purposes? [24:49]
7. The sermon concludes with an invitation to respond to the gospel. If you have not yet personally encountered Christ or desire to recommit your life to Him, what is one step you can take this week to begin or deepen that relationship? [25:20]