i. to study the concept of clear vision,
ii. to understand the imperatives of clear vision in running the Christian race victoriously and
iii. to discover the dangers of running without a clear vision.
Vision can be defined as the ability or act of conceiving, visualizing, seeing, and understanding clearly what lies before or ahead. In our Bible passage today, Job cried for help in his afflictions, but was ignored. Brethren, servants, friends and beneficiaries deserted him with intimidating and frustrating comments. Yet, Job had a clear vision of his glorious end with the Lord after his earthly suffering. (Job 19:25-27).
1. In the context of our study of Job today (Job 19:25-27), explain with practical examples, what youunderstand by clear vision.
2. Critically study Dan 1:8, 20 and Phil 2:8-9 and narrate the advantages of having a clear vision in runningthe Christian race?
3. Mention some factors which can mar the believer's vision and thus affect him negatively in the Christianrace from Gen.13:10-11; Isa 9:16; Rom 1;28.
4. State some of the consequences of running the Christian race without clear vision. Prov. 29:18; Hos 4:6.
Running a race without knowing what lies ahead, is like embarking on a fruitless venture. Therefore, the power of a clear vision is needed to see the end of our Christian journey in the face of challenges in the race to the kingdom of God.
It is a tragedy of life to have two eyes, yet blind.
Job 19:25-27 "For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God: Whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another; though my veins be consumed within me.".