”Run With the Vision” - Firm Foundation inspiration Minute #152 for January 8, 2025

Lean more about the context of this Scripture in Habakkuk's time: https://bibleproject.com/guides/book-of-habakkuk/

Habakkuk  2:1, 
I will stand my watch And set myself on the rampart, and watch to see what He will say to me, And what I will answer when I am corrected. 2 Then the Lord answered me and said: “Write the vision And make it plain on tablets, That he may run who reads it. 3 For the vision is yet for an appointed time; But at the end it will speak, and it will not lie. Though it tarries, wait for it; Because it will surely come, It will not tarry. “Behold the proud, His soul is not upright in him; But the just shall live by his faith."

Summary of "Run With the Vision" by Dr. Bryan Hudson (by OpenAI)

Dr. Bryan Hudson reflects on Habakkuk 2:1–4, emphasizing the importance of faith, vision, and trust in God's promises during challenging times. The passage highlights the prophet Habakkuk's dialogue with God about the injustice and evil in his world, including the rise of Babylon as an instrument of judgment. Despite the challenges, God assures Habakkuk that the vision of justice will come to pass, even if it seems delayed.

Key lessons include:

1. Living by Faith: Regardless of external circumstances, the righteous are called to live by faith in God, trusting His timing and promises.
2. Writing and Sharing the Vision: God instructs Habakkuk to write the vision plainly so it can inspire action and hope. This reminds believers to articulate and share God's guidance in a way that motivates others to act.
3. God’s Justice: While Babylon’s rise served as judgment, God holds all nations accountable, and evil will ultimately be punished. Believers are to focus on God’s justice and purpose rather than on the wickedness of the world.

Hudson draws parallels between Habakkuk’s time and today, urging Christians to focus on serving God's purpose and shining as lights in a dark world, as stated in Philippians 2:15. He emphasizes that God's promises remain valid and relevant, encouraging believers to live with hope and share God's vision in their communities.

The message concludes with an invitation to join New Covenant Church to hear and engage with the vision for 2025, centered on God's ongoing work and unchanging promises.