Visioneering
by
Andy Stanley
Andy Stanley has done a
tremendous job of breaking down the events in the life of Nehemiah in
explaining visions. Stanley defines a
vision as not accepting something as it is but looking at it in terms of what
it could be and what it should be. Action to achieve a vision does not have to
be immediate but should be in line with what God wants. It takes time to pray and plan.
Stanley gives many
current examples in life as well as examples from the life of Nehemiah together
with many Scripture references. He
stresses to pray for opportunities and not miracles, for God will work through
your circumstances. “What God
originates, He orchestrates.”
This book is full of
important concepts in working toward a vision.
Some of them are: “ Cast vision to the appropriate people at the
appropriate time. Vision demands
sacrifice and risk with courage and confidence.
You cannot lead people any further than you are willing to go. Plans can be revised. You can be stubborn about your vision but
flexible about the plan. Walk the talk.”
Be sure you know, as
well as the people working with you, your core beliefs and behaviors for your
vision is for God’s glory, not yours.
I received this book
for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review.
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