The Creator of Creators

In order to go where we need to go, we need to see beyond what we can see. God can dream bigger than you can dream.

Ephesians 3:20 (NIV)

20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us,

If Satan can't slow you down, he'll speed you up. He'll keep you so busy that you'll miss God.  

You were created with the ability to create because we are created in the image of our creator, God.   When God does something amazing in the world, He uses people. 

Ephesians 5:15-17  (NLT)

15 So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. 

16 Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. 

17 Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do.  

God's going to ask you what did you do with my Son Jesus?  The answer to that question is that I trusted Jesus as my Lord and Savior.  

We believe that we are not saved by good works but for good works.  

The judgement seat of Christ is a works based judgement.  God will ask, "What did you do with what I gave you?"

Proverbs 29:18 (NKJV)

18 Where there is no revelation (vision), the people cast off restraint;
But happy is he who keeps the law.

Vision creates legacy. Dynasty is how much can I get. A legacy is how much can I leave.  Dynasty is all about me.  Legacy is all about God. Many of us have a first class aim at a second class goal.  

1 John 2:15-17 (NKJV)

15 Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 

16 (God warns us not to be focused on these three things). 

(1)For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, 

(2)the lust of the eyes, and 

(3)the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world. 

17 And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever.

You will be more than a conqueror if you'd focus on the right things. 

Ephesians 3:20 The Message (MSG)

20-21 God can do anything, you know—far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! 

We must have focused imaginations. Satan can't create. He can only imitate.  God has these three visions.

1. God's vision for the world. 

2. God's vision for His Church. 

3. God's vision for you.  

What do you see?  God fix my focus.  

1. You've got to use what you already have.  God asks you to do what you can do. Do what you can do, and God will do what He can do. God make us the answer to someone's prayer.  Callings and comfort don't go hand in hand.   

2.  What is the next step for your life?  Find what God has envisioned you for.  God has a vision for you if you'd just follow it. Don't tell me that God doesn't see it when you don't see it.  God has something in mind that you don't know about. Don't write yourself off.  

If you acknowledge God, He will acknowledge you.  If you'll trust Jesus as your Lord and Savior, just tell Him so.  He will.

Notes from Jeremy Foster, Hope City Church.

https://hopecity.com/sermons/vision-weekend-2018/