* “Without vision people perish” (Proverbs 29:18).

* Three types of vision:

* Personal - where you wanna go with your life.

* Professional - how you’re going to sustain your life.

* Prophetic - seeing what God is doing and how you fit into His plan.

* BACKSTORY:

* Most prophets represent God to the people.

* But they can also represent the people to God.

* This was Habakkuk - he brought his bewilderment over the coming Babylonian captivity to God.

* Chap 1 - he pours out his complain (vs 1:13).

* Vs 2:1 - Then Habakkuk LISTENED!

* This is important after you’ve voiced your complaint.

* Vs 2:2a - “Record the vision …” - A dream written down is a goal, a goal broken down is a plan.

* “When we measure things it aligns are Attention with our INtention.” -Eric Beck

* We align our behavior with what we truly desire.

* Vs 2:2b - “…make it plain” - The clearer the vision, the fewer the options, the easier the decision (Stanley).

* Vs 2:2c - “…that the one who reads it may RUN!”

* Habakkuk was to record the vision and give it to a herald who would “run” with it from town to town informing the people of what was coming.

* They would repent and get God’s mercy rather than wrath.

* How do we apply this?

* The Prophetic vision is the foundation for the personal and professional.

* Jesus is coming back, so keep the vision of your role in his Millennial kingdom at the front and center of your mind.

* Making your vision clear and understandable is key to it becoming a reality.

* It’s meant to help you RUN (don’t overcomplicate it).

* Tie your vision together with your mission using two key words - “SO THAT.”

* EX: I want to be ________________ SO THAT I can _________________ !