![]() ![]() Just as this truth applied to ancient Israel, it applies to us as under-shepherds of God’s flock responsible for conveying the vision that he imparts. This step is so important to the success of shepherds that God spoke of the shepherds who are “senseless” by saying, “ The shepherds are senseless and do not inquire of the Lord so they do not prosper, and all their flock is scattered.” (Jer. We know that in ourselves we cannot gain true knowledge and understanding, yet we often skip the foundational requirement of the vision-setting process – seeking the Father’s input. These shepherds would seek after him and govern with knowledge, in the fear of the Lord, conforming to the mind and will of the Father. The Lord communicated through Jeremiah the prerequisite for the shepherds who would lead his people and promised the nation of Israel they would have godly rulers. However, we miss the importance of a holy indifference to our own desires in setting the vision, instead seeking after the Father for his knowledge and understanding.Īnd I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will guide you with knowledge and understanding. (Jer. We prioritize being present, physically or emotionally, so the vision can be achieved. Often we understand the importance of providing what is required to accomplish the vision, removing roadblocks to protect the realization of the vision. As shepherd-leaders they were to champion the vision that God had set for them, rather than follow their own wishes. Unfortunately, however, as leaders we often seek wisdom regarding the how related to vision implementation, but frequently neglect seeking the Almighty’s input regarding the substance of the vision itself – or what – the Father wants us to pursue. ![]() In the same way, the Divine is ready and willing to provide the focus for our vision as well – whether personal or organizational. Just as the Father provided direction to David, Moses, and Amos regarding their vision, he provided the vision that Jesus, The Good Shepherd, implemented. Whether constructing a temple, leading the Jews into the Promised Land, or awakening the nation of Israel to their sins, the Father had provided each with the vision he wanted them to lead others to accomplish. Although we can’t speak to the foundation of Walt Disney’s vision, we know the source of the vision of these shepherds. All sacrificed their will – their vision for the future – for the Father’s. In Scripture that visionary is often referred to as shepherd, one who goes beyond service – to sacrifice. Today, our reality.Ī visionary – one who thinks about the future in a creative and imaginative way, is ahead of one’s time, and has a powerful plan for change often the responsibility of one in leadership. The sponsors of these attractions had a vision to change how we lived. Innovations that allowed guests to experience the distant future of telephones or experience a rotating audio-animatronic stage show that explored the joys of living through the advent of electricity and the future of food cooked at remarkable speed were mesmerizing. My favorite was “Tomorrowland,” where the future came alive in every attraction. It would eventually attract children of all ages to a day of fun and adventure. ![]() Walt saw his vision realized as one “land” after another was designed and erected. You can picture them – clear skies, the Pacific Ocean, nearly perfect weather year-round, and you guessed it, Disneyland. Growing up in southern California in the 1960s and 1970s certainly had its perks. ![]()
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