As I continue to wrestle with the direction for my future career path, I am not looking forward to a mediocre life. Hosea 4:6 has 2 translations depending upon the version you choose to read. My people, Israel, perish for a lack of knowledge is the main translation in most versions of the Bible. However, another version says God’s people are perishing for a lack of vision. I believe the next step of faith God wants me to take is toward a vision of greatness.
Colossians 3:17 and 3:23 say whatever you do work at it with all your heart. Philippians 2:12 talks about working out your salvation with fear and trembling. Matthew 5:48 quotes Jesus, “be perfect as your heavenly father is perfect.” The overriding theme for these passages call people to strive to do their best. However, in life after one failure or a series of setbacks, people often settle for second best, leftovers or a mediocre life.
God sent a flood to give Noah and his family a new leaf on life, a fresh start in this fallen world. God told Israel to kill the Canaanites, whom surrounded the promised land, to prevent Israel from being corrupted by the life they were living. God even sent his one and only son to die on a cross, John 3:16-17. Why did God do this? Ultimately, God’s main reason is that He had a vision for greatness for each of his children. As Matthew says in chapter 9, the harvest is plenty, but the workers are few. Come out of your daze, fog or uncertainty by walking toward the light where a vision for greatness awaits!
by Jay Mankus
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