Our Heavenly Vision

Acts 26:1-23

"I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision"

Possible Sources of Vision

• Duplicating success
• Need-based
• Available resources
• Leader-driven
• God's Revelation

What is Vision?

There is a danger in believing that human reasoning can build the kingdom of God.  It cannot.  The world functions by vision; God's people live by revelation--a heavenly vision.  Vision is something people produce; revelation is something people receive.  When God has revealed His plans, He has frequently done so in the form of a promise.  God's promises are impossible to achieve apart from him.

Paul before His Vision

• Religious (26:4-5)
• Zealous (26:9-11)

Paul's Vision

• Questioned (26:13-15)
• Given a purpose (26:16-18)
• Based on the Word (26:22-23)

Paul after His Vision

• Obedient (26:19-20)
• Obstacles (26:21)

A heavenly vision creates accountability to God.

A heavenly vision demands action.

A heavenly vision requires faith.