God Gave the Vision: So Whats Stopping You
Many of us have received a vision from God—a dream, a calling, a deep sense of purpose that stirs our hearts. We prayed for clarity, and God answered. We asked for direction, and He revealed the next step. Yet somehow, time passes and we find ourselves standing still. Not because God stopped speaking—but because moving forward feels risky, uncomfortable, or overwhelming.
This blog is an invitation to reflect honestly: If God gave you the vision, what’s holding you back from moving? Progress is not about perfection; it’s about obedience, faith, and trust in the One who called you.
1. Vision Requires Action, Not Just Agreement
Scripture: “Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it.” — Habakkuk 2:2 (ESV)
God doesn’t give vision for it to stay in our hearts or journals forever—He gives it so we can run with it. Agreement with God is powerful, but agreement without action leads to stagnation.
Reflection:
It’s possible to say “Amen” to God’s plan while secretly avoiding the work it requires. Ask yourself: Have I written the vision but refused to run? Sometimes the delay isn’t divine—it’s directional. God may be waiting for you to take the first step.
2. Fear Often Disguises Itself as Waiting on God
Scripture: “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.” — 2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV)
Waiting on God is biblical—but fear can masquerade as patience. Fear of failure, fear of criticism, fear of not being “ready enough” can keep us frozen, calling it faith when it’s really hesitation.
Reflection:
Ask God to reveal whether you’re truly waiting—or quietly hiding. Faith doesn’t eliminate fear; it moves forward despite it. What would obedience look like if fear wasn’t in control?
3. Progress Is a Form of Stewardship
Scripture: “To whom much is given, much will be required.” — Luke 12:48 (ESV)
The vision God gave you is a gift. Your talents, ideas, resources, and time are entrusted to you—not to bury, but to multiply.
Reflection:
God is not asking for perfection; He’s asking for faithfulness. Small steps still count as progress. Are you stewarding what God has already placed in your hands, or waiting for more before you begin?
4. Growth Often Happens Outside of Comfort
Scripture: “Faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.” — James 2:17 (NIV)
Movement stretches us. Progress challenges our routines, our excuses, and our comfort zones. But growth rarely happens where comfort reigns.
Reflection:
Discomfort doesn’t mean you’re off track—it often means you’re right where growth begins. Consider this: Is your comfort costing you your calling? This is a reflective question that challenges whether your desire for safety, ease, and routine is preventing you from pursuing your true purpose, higher calling, or potential in life. It implies that fulfilling a calling often requires leaving a comfortable, familiar, or safe space to enter an unknown, demanding, or risky one. We will expand on this area next week, provide real life examples, and explore ways to make changes so that we can move forward.
5. God Walks With You—Not Just Ahead of You
Scripture: “The Lord will guide you continually.” — Isaiah 58:11 (ESV)
Sometimes we hesitate because we want the full plan before we move. But God often reveals the next step after we take the first one.
Reflection:
You don’t need the whole map—just enough faith for today. Trust that God is not only at the destination, but in every step along the way.
Closing Thoughts
If God gave you the vision, He also gave you the grace to pursue it. Progress is not about striving in your own strength—it’s about partnering with God through obedience. Don’t wait until you feel ready. Readiness often comes aftermovement.
So today, ask yourself: What is one step I can take in faith? Then take it—knowing that God honors movement, multiplies effort, and meets you along the way.
Prayer:
Lord, give me the courage to move on what You’ve shown me. Help me trust You beyond my fear, and walk in obedience toward the vision You placed in my heart. Amen.