20/20 Vision for 2020!
Let us all have 20/20 vision for what God has in store for us in 2020!
HABAKKUK 2:2-3
2 Then the Lord replied: “Write down the revelation and make it plain on tablets so that a herald may run with it. 3 For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay.
MARK 8:22-26
22 They came to Bethsaida, and some people brought a blind man and begged Jesus to touch him. 23 He took the blind man by the hand and led him outside the village. When he had spit on the man’s eyes and put his hands on him, Jesus asked, “Do you see anything?” 24 He looked up and said, “I see people; they look like trees walking around.” 25 Once more Jesus put his hands on the man’s eyes. Then his eyes were opened, his sight was restored, and he saw everything clearly. 26 Jesus sent him home, saying, “Don’t even go into the village.”
SIX THINGS TO FOCUS ON WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT’S 20/20 VISION IN 2020
(I) Discipleship
- Goal: Freedom from fear and walking perfect faith and love (1 John 4:18). Action: Confront any thoughts or actions against the will of God for my life and replace them with the Word of God.
- Goal: See more gifts of the Spirit operate (1 Corinthians 14:1). Action: Be more sensitive to the Holy Spirit in my everyday life, following the unctions in my spirit, don’t be afraid to mention what I sense God is saying our do what I feel He is asking me to do, and journal my encounters with God (including dreams and visions).
(II) FAMILY
- Goal: Do more ministry together with Nancy (Joshua 24:15). Action: Find a sitter for our children on certain Mondays and Saturdays so Nancy can join me on the gospel truck.
- Goal: Assist my wife and children to grow spiritually (Psalm 119:11). Action: Read a devotional with my family 2-3x a week.
(III) CHURCH
- Goal: Help start new MPI churches (Matthew 16:18). Action: Help interns and current pastors transition into being church planters.
- Goal: Increase in disciples, life groups, SUM students, and finances (Matthew 28:18). Action: Follow the vision and strategy God has given us and help keep everyone accountable to their specific ministry goals.
(IV) JOB
- Goal: Write and publish three new books this year (Hosea 4:6). Action: Finish the books on suicide and catechism, and make my doctoral dissertation a book on identity.
- Goal: Have passive income match non-passive income (Deuteronomy 8:18). Action: Use a portion of the monies from pastoring and ride sharing to invest in stocks.
(V) HEALTH
- Goal: Weigh around 205lbs with a six-pack (1 Timothy 4:8). Action: Lose 1-2lbs a week for 12-15 weeks.
- Goal: Get braces (3 John 1:2). Action: Find an affordable dentist and start the plan.
(VI) EXTRAS
- Goal: Graduate with doctorate (2 Timothy 2:2). Action: Complete my dissertation by May.
- Goal: Learn to speak and write in modern Greek for the purpose of reading and translating the ancient Greek New Testament (2 Timothy 2:15). Action: Practice weekly on the instructional app “Duolingo”).
Philippians 4:13, “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”