The Bible states in Proverbs 29:18, "Where there is no vision, the people perish." The vision to which this verse refers is spiritual vision. Spiritual vision provides direction. It provides challenge and structure for life.  Without it, people become spiritually dead. 

Developing spiritual vision is the process of recognizing the purpose for which you have been brought into the Kingdom of God.  Spiritual vision involves seeing beyond the natural world into the spiritual world.  It is understanding the divine purpose of God and recognizing your part in His plan. Spiritual vision provides a clear image of what God wants you to do and then directs every step of your life towards achieving that goal.

Believers who are spiritually "perishing" are in one of the following categories:

-They do not have spiritual vision.

-They have received a spiritual vision but have been disobedient to it.

-They have a vision, but do not know how to fulfill it. 

-They have tried and failed or perhaps have never tried at all.

Why is spiritual vision necessary?  Why do people perish without it?  The answer is found in an account recorded in 2 Kings 6:15-17.  God's people, Israel, were surrounded by an enemy nation who had many soldiers, horses, and chariots of war.  When Elisha's servant, Gehazi, saw the great force of the enemy, he was afraid and cried out to Elisha, "What shall we do?"  Elisha told him:

 
Fear not, for they that be with us are more than they that be with them. (2 Kings 6:16)

Then Elisha prayed that God would open Gehazi's eyes and allow him to see into the spirit world.  The request was granted, and Gehazi saw the spiritual forces of God surrounding Israel. 

An important point in this story is that without spiritual vision the people of God cannot see beyond the natural circumstances of life.  Like Gehazi, they are defeated by the powers of the enemy which they see at work in the natural world around them.  Their vision is focused on their problems and their life becomes a cycle of crying out, "What shall we do?"  Without spiritual vision, they cannot comprehend the divine plan of God.

To reach your destiny, you must have vision.  As you progress through this devotional guide, pray that your spiritual eyes will be opened and that God will give you a clear vision of His plan for your life. 

LETS PRAY

Heavenly Father,

In the mighty name of Jesus, I come before You at the threshold of this new season, acknowledging that without vision, Your people perish. Lord, I ask that You would open my spiritual eyes to see beyond the natural, to perceive Your divine purpose for my life. Let Your Holy Spirit illuminate the path before me, that I may walk in the fullness of Your calling.

Father, I repent for every moment I have lived without vision, for every time I have ignored or disobeyed the vision You have placed within me, and for every instance where I have not known how to fulfill what You have revealed. Forgive me for the times I have tried and failed, or for when I have not tried at all. Today, I surrender my heart afresh to Your will.

Just as Elisha prayed for Gehazi’s eyes to be opened, I ask You, Lord, to open my eyes to the reality of Your presence and power surrounding me. Let me not be overwhelmed by the circumstances or the enemies that appear great in the natural. Instead, let me see that those who are with us are more than those who are against us. Fill me with faith and courage to trust in Your supernatural provision and protection.

Father, I declare that I will not be defeated by the problems I see, nor will I be trapped in a cycle of fear and uncertainty. Instead, I receive Your vision for my life—a vision that brings direction, challenge, and structure. Let Your vision ignite my spirit, revive my hope, and propel me toward my destiny.

Lord, as I journey through this year, let every step be guided by Your purpose. Reveal to me the part I am to play in Your great plan. Give me clarity, wisdom, and boldness to pursue what You have ordained for me. May my life be a testimony of Your faithfulness, and may I inspire others to seek and embrace their spiritual vision.

I pray that my spiritual eyes will remain open, that I may continually see as You see, think as You think, and move as You direct. Let Your vision be the compass of my soul, leading me into every promise and victory You have prepared.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.