Never Loser Vision

Thank God for the opportunity we have to be here to worship the Lord again.

He is the only one who must be worshiped, and you know we

are here to honor him today. And I want to say, elizabethdo happy

sabath own zaba elisabado. I hope each one of us can enjoy this day

and we can enjoy God's presence with us today. You know, my wife

wants to be here, but she couldn't. She told me, why use

you give that this day? You never ask me what the day I will

be traveling, and you know, I say sorry, and she already pardoned

me forgive me. Then she's traveling today. She is now in Washington State.

She's speaking to ladies there in the conference of that area. Many women's

women are together today listening her to present God's word regularly. I am the

one who is traveling, but today was her opportunity, and I has been

praying for her, and I'm sure you also pray for us, and we

thank you for your prayers because we know you pray for leaders of the General

Conference. And I am happy really to be with you today. Last weekend

I was there in Rwanda participating in the Trie Division Trail Divisions meeting. The

three African divisions were together, the leaders, those who are leading, especially

Adventist Age International Ministry. About two hundred people were there and we were really

amazed to see how the Lord pleas those who are ready to put their lives

in God's cans, no matter what their story is, no matter what their

experience has been. When we put what we are in God's cans, he

can use us today. Were sermon title is never lose vision, Never lose

vision. Last June, I had a privilege of attending the Northern New England

Conference Committing Health in Portland Man. My goal wants to motivate and inspire the

brothers of the Hispanic Church to continue spreading the Gospel and expanding the Kingdom of

God in the earst eastern United States. That was my goal to inspire brothers

and sisters to share their own experience with the Lord with others. But you

know, as I was there, during my stay, I had an opportunity

to speak with some English speaking brothers and sisters and pray with them. One

of them was Don Ficket. Then Ficked is a veteran of the Vietnam War

and am faithful member of the Seventh day Adventist Church who is committed to the

mission. I discovered that he is really committed to the mission. He shared

with me that difficult situation he has been facing for the last six years due

to his wife, Diana's health problem. When I heard the name Diana,

Uh, I remember our pastor's wife, Diana's is his name, but the

wife of that thicket is also Diana's. Diana's has a health problem. Diana

is currently in a nursing home suffering from a myothrophic lateral sclerosis a l S.

A l S is a nervous system disease that affects the neurons in the

brain and spinal cord, resulting in the loss of Muslims control. This The

enerative disease initially causes spams and Muslims weakeedness in one arm or leg, but

gradually worsens over time. It can eventually make it difficult to swallow or speak.

There comes a point where a less affects the control of Muslims necessary for

moving, talking, eating, and breathing, and sadly, there is no

no cure for this disease yet, but there is hope for us to trust

in the Lord. Then share with me the sad news about the Yana's deteriorating

health and how he has been able to demonstrate love demonstrate his love to her,

supporting his wife. He has been married to her for fifty six years.

Despite her inability to move, feel herself, or communicate effectively, Diana's

mind is still sharp and her eyesight remains intact. With the assistance of an

app, Diana can use her eyes to ride on an electronic screen, which

enables her to communicate with her husband and with a nurse caring for her.

Don't share an interesting incident with me. One day, Diana's nurse told Dan

that she had lost her father two years ago. She asked him it if

it could be possible that her father was trying to communicate with her somehow,

because she had been experienced that feeling. She told them, you know,

I saw some light shining there in the room, and I thought, maybe

my father is trying to communicy. Came with me then, then, after

listening to her, explained that God created us and when we die, as

Igli Ecclesies, Chapter twelve, verse seven says, when we die, our

body returns to the dust, and our breath returns to God who gave it.

As they conversed, Diana's eyes began to move as she wrote various Bible

texts on the screen. These texts explained dead and the hope that comes with

a second coming of Jesus. According to the texts, those who have passed

away in Christ will be resurrected first. Diana could not only see with her

physical eyes, but she also has intact her spiritual eyes, her spiritual vision.

How important it is to have u maintained a clear vision? How important

is to have a maintained and clear vision. Your vision is of the future.

Your vision of the future affects your presence. A clear vision of the

future helps you avoid fatal distractions. A clear vision of the future gives you

hope in the midst of suffering. If your eyes are intact, if your

vision is intact, then you have hope and you are able to share that

hope. Is what Dianas did. She shared her hope with that nurse.

That nurse is now studying and attending our church by God's grace. As Seven

day Adventists, we must realize that we are not just another religion among many.

We should not consider ourselves better than anyone else, but rather recognize that

we are a movement established by God to prepare ourselves and others for the second

coming of Jesus. We are of any time movement with a special mission to

bring vision to the world. To share our hope with others that Jesus is

coming soon. Jesus is coming son. Others need to hear about that.

Others need to receive that faith. We need to share our hob a mid

times of confusion, when humanity faces an identity crisis. We exist to exalt

the fundamental truths of God's Word. Therefore, we need to be recognized against

as the people of the Bible. We must be recognized as the people of

the Bible. We need to turn back to the Bible. We need to

take time to read the Bible. We need to review our doctrines, we

need to review our faith in the Bible, and we need to share the

hope the Bible produced in our lives. We must be clear that although the

Bible is current, culturally and historically constituted, it is not culturally unhistorically conditioned.

The Bible has meaning for us today. Our vision of the future should

inspire us to live today following our hopes for tomorrow. But more important that

our vision of the future is God's vis God's visions for us in the future.

Because God has a vision for you. God has dreams for you and

for me. He wants us to be with him forever and ever, and

that vision, God's vision should move us to fulfill God's mission. When we

understand God's vision about us, and we have a vision of a future with

hope, then we are moved to fulfill God's mission, to fulfill what we

call our mission to share with others the whole that fills our hearts. The

vision that God has for us is more important than any other. Never lose

vision, My brothers and sisters, consider the words of the prophet Habakuk in

chapter two, verse three and four. When you to read it with me,

let's read it together. For the vision is yet for an appointed time,

But at that time, and it will speak, and it will not

lie, though it haaries wait for it, because it will surely come.

It will not carry Behold the proud his soul is not all right in him,

but that you shall live by faith, that just shall live by faith.

Our eyes of faith need to be clear. We must always be prepared

for Jesus return. Our lives should revolve around our health in that glorious event.

Our visions must focus on the eternal kingdom of glory that God has promised

to establish. We must do everything with a certainty that as in Daniel Chapter

two, fourty four says that God of Heaven will set up a kingdom which

shall never be destroyed, but each shall stand forever. The Lord of heavens

will establish a kingdom, kingdom that will stand forever. We must live with

a certainty of the second coming of Jesus. Jesus is coming again, and

verse forty five of Daniel two says that the dream is certain, and if

the interpretation is sure, my brothers and sisters. Daniel did not predict the

future, but rather announced it in God's name, the same future that the

Old Testament patterns and heroes of faith. For so the promise, the prominent

figures of faith in the Old Testament inspare us to have. The dream really

is an announcement. It will happen. Jesus is coming again. Jesus is

coming again, and you need to be ready. You need to be ready,

and you and those who are looking at watching in television or through internet.

We must be ready to see Jesus coming again. Our eyes need to

be clear. I want to share the story of two to touch them,

the story of two prominent figures in the Old Testament. Those figures are Joseph

and Joff. Their stories are testaments to the power of faith in the face

of adversity. Despite enduring in man, suffering, and pain, these two

heroes never lost sight of the goals of aspirations. They have clear goals about

the future, like Daniel, Like others heroes, their unweaving determination and clear

vision enabled them to persevere though even the most challenging times, inspiring us all

to do the same. Their stories serve as a reminder that hope can triumph

even over even the darkest of circumstances, and that with faith and perseverance,

anything is possible. Anything is possible when we have faith and persevere perseverance is

needed. We need to move forward, trusting that the Lord is true.

According to Allergy White Books, Patricks and Prophets, Joseph wept bitterly and was

terrified when his brother sold him into slavery, and he was taken to Egypt.

But then his thoughts turned to his father's God. In his childhood he

was taught to love and fear him. Often in his father's tent, he

listened to the story of the vision that Jacob saw as he fled from his

home and exiled, And as an exile and a fugitive, he had been

told of the Lord's promise to Jacob's and how they had been fulfilled, how

in the hour of need, the angels of God had come to instruct,

comfort and protect Jacob. And he had learned of the love of God in

providing for men a redeemer. Now all these precious lessons came i vividly before

him. Joseph all believed that the God of his father's would be his God.

He gave himself full lead to the Lord then and there and pray that

the Keeper of Israel's would be with him in the last land of exile.

He Joseph conquered his tractic moments by envisioning a bright future andcouraging God's blessings amidst

all the cows. No matter what the circumstances are, when you have a

clear vision of the future, when you trust God, you have hope even

in the midst of the most tragic situations. A clear vision is crucial for

a hopeful life. Remember that a clear vision is crucial for a hopeful life.

With a clear vision, we can set achievable goes and work towards them

positively and optimistically. Those with a clear vision are better equipped to face challenges

and overcome obstacles of their path to success. Joseph vision projected beyond his life

in egipt, presenting his sufferings and successes Hebrews, chapter eleven, verse twenty

twenty two. Notes by faith, Joseph, when he was dying, made

mention of the departure of the children of Israel's and gave instructions concerning his bonds.

Does it not since surprising that all of all the moments of Joseph's life

and everything he said, these are the words the author of Hebrews includes when

highlighting Joseph's as one of the heroes of the Faith. He could have written

by faith, Joseph resist the temptations, interpre dear dreams, and forgive his

brothers. Or that it was by faith that Joseph said Egypt and his family

from starving for starvation, by providing them with food in times of scarcity.

However, the author of Hebrew celebrates job the hopeful vision that inspired the life

of this remarkable hero, Joseph vision. He stands looking to the future,

trusting that the Lord who has in controled his life will be with him till

the end. Joseph demonstrated his faith, but facing many difficulties in doing much

good. He showed it by keeping his vision of the future alive and giving

instructions to his brothers about his burial. His home was not in Egypt,

but in the heavenly can in the homeland prepared by God himself. He who

has a clear vision lives with hope. Our vision of the future affects our

identity and impacts our daily lifestyle. How we live today is affected for what

we see in the future. What is your hope if you are really waiting

for Jesus' second coming, that most affects your life today. If we're really

waiting for Jesus to come and take us with him, we need to live

in the way of preparation for that special day. Although, as in the

case of Joseph, our lives go through different situations. Whether we enjoy abundance

or go through trials. We must keep the vision alive, never lost vision.

In his Fist Letter, chapter two, verse twenty eight, The Apostle

John First John, chapter two, verse twenty eight, John encourages us by

saying, and now little children abiding him that when he appears, we may

have confidence and not be ashamed before him at his coming. If we have

clear vision, then we are ready when Jesus is coming, because we are

leaving today as those who are waiting for Jesus' second coming. Justice Joseph has

called God's vision and told his brothers in Genesis chapter fifty, verse twenty and

twenty one, Joseph told his brother but as for you, you meant evil

against me, But God means it for good, to bring it about as

it is in this day, to save many people. Therefore, do not

be afraid. I will provide for you and your little ones. And he

comforted them and spoke kindly to them. That attitude in Joseph's life is the

expression of his vision about the future. Whatever life throughs your your way,

stay positive and keep your head up. Always maintain a sense of hope and

focus on your goals. Remember that every situation is an opportunity to grow and

learn, and that your vision for the future can help guide you through any

challenge you may face. Remember what your future is. Never lose vision.

Clear vision is essential to live a faithful life. Remember that a clear vision

is essential to live a faithful life. A clear vision is the key to

living a fulfilling and fulfilling a purposeful life. It empowers individuals to live with

faith and conviction, driving them towards their goal with enwovering dedication. Remember,

a clear vision is the foundation of success and the key to unlocking your true

potential. But the potential you have is the potential God has given you.

Joseph and jos never lost their vision even when faced with adverse circumstances and trials.

Despite being besieged by Potiver's wife, Joseph refused to give in to temptation

and said Genesis thirty nine, verse nine, just say how then I can

do this great quickedness and sing against God. His life was moved for what

he was looking in the future. He is ready to support temptations because he

knows who is in control of his future. Even after losting everything he had,

including his children, and being pressured by his wife, feeling unaccused by

his friend's Job also never lost hob and declare in Jop thirteen fifteen, though

he has laid, he has laid me, Yet will I trust him?

Even so? I will defend myself my own ways before him. I trust

in God. Job said he has that clear vision about the future. We

should remain steadfast and persistent in our faith even during difficult times. We must

always try to grow in faith and take advantage of all opportunities. We must

be dedicated to serving God and work in diligently to fulfill his plan. As

stated in John chapter nine, verse four, Jesus said, I must work

the words of him who send me while it is day, the ride is

coming, the night is coming, and when no one can work. Therefore,

we should always be mindful of the limited time to do God's work on

earth and make the most of it. We need to remember Jesus is coming

soon, and we are waiting for that special moment. And let me tell

you, my brothers and sisters, for me, no matter if are two

days or two months, or two years or two hundred years, no matter

how when I know is coming and I want to be ready for that special

moment. I want to take the adventures of God's worth. I want to

take that need time to discover God's will. And I ask the Lord,

Please, Lord, fulfill your will in my life. I want to be

with you. I want to leave you with you. I trust that your

promises are real. Please strengthen my faith. Lord, help me, help

me to follow your instructions, help me to do your will. I can't

by myself, but you can make your will in me. Ellen Us says,

God has been pleased to communicate his truth to the world by human agencies,

and He, by his Holy Spirit, qualified men and enabled them to

do this work. He guided the mind in selecting what to speak and what

to write. The treasure was inserted to earth and vessels, yet it is

nonetheless from Heaven. The testimony is conveyed through the imperfect expression of human language.

Yet it is the testimony of God, and the obedient, believing child

of God beholds in it the glory of a divine power, full of grace

and truth. And let me tell you, my brothers and sister, I

stand here before you this morning because I really believe Jesus is coming soon.

Do we believe it? We need to be ready for that special moment.

For the reason, always hold onto your vision. Just like Joseph and Jove

never lost vision. I want to remember a clear vision empowers determination. A

clear vision empowers determination. Don't let to certainty heighten you from achieving your goals.

Instead, take some time to clarify what God desires for you and act

confidently. Your future lies in God's hands, so proceed with determination. We

cannot remain stuck in history. When God offers us eternity, we can stop

to the past. It's good to see the past to remember what God has

made for us, but we need to focus in the future because Jesus is

coming soon. In the Testimony for the Church, Ellen what says when the

time shall come in the providence of God for the world to be tested upon

the truth of all that time, minds will be exercised by His spirit to

search the scripture, even with fasting and with prayer, until linked after link

is searched out and united in a perfect chain. Today, more than ever

before, we need to come back to the Bible. We need to be

careful. There are people who speaks about their own thoughts, wise people,

but who has lost the vision remember remember what God has from Let's go back

to the Bible. Let's go Let's go back to God's word to follow his

instructions in our lives, remembering that He has a vision for us. He

wants us to be with him, with him forever, with a clear vision

of God and a determination to be faithful to him. Job confidently declare the

words in Job nineteen twenty five twenty seven. You remember that words you want

to read with me. Let's let's read it together. For I know that

my Redeemer lives, and he shall stand at last on the on the earth.

And after my skin is destroyed, I know that in my flesh I

shall see God, whom I shall see for myself, and my eyes shall

behold and know another. How my heart germs within me Ah a clear vision

of the future. Like all the other heroes of faith, Joseph and Job

had an unweavering belief in the promised Land. They remained steadfast as if they

could see the invincible and log for the city whose architect and builder is God.

They fixed their eyes on Jesus and never gave off. Let me tell

you why. I was born in a into a Christian family with a clear

vision with a clear understanding of the Adventist faith. My maternal grandmother played a

significant role in inspiring me to embrace the Adventist vision. My grandma was clothes

in a river when I was really young. Once she slept and lost consciousness

after hitting her head within a stump. When she woke up, she was

disoriented until one of my aunts found her and took her home. My grandmother

was hospitalized with severe head pain, ambition problems, and sadly, she lost

past eyes due to an optic nerve infection. As customary, the entire family

assembled for the Sabbath reception on Friday afternoon. However, on this occasion,

after my grandmother surgery, no one seemed to be in the mood to sing.

In an eerie silence had descended upon the gathering. My grandmother addressed the

group, what's wrong with you? Oh? Why so sad? Remember Jesus

will come looking for us very soon. She reassorted us that when Jesus returning

glory and majesty, that death will hear, the mute will speak, and

the blind will receive side. She said, I will also recover my eyeside

and witnesses coming her words gave us hop and faith that we will all be

healed. She remained faithful until death, with her eyes of faith fixed on

the holy city built for us. My grandmother lost her her eyes, but

she never lost vision. Let not your heart be trouble, said Jesus John

chapter fourteen one to three. Let no one heart be troubled. Let not

your heart be trouble. You believe in God, believe also in me.

In my father's house are many mentions. If it were not so, I

would have told you I go to prepare a place for you. And if

I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive

you to myself that where I am there, you may be also. Jesus

wants you and I to be with him in that special place. I want

to be here. I want to be there. I want to be ready

to see Jesus coming. I want to enter to the city. I want

to be there eternally, my beloved brothers, and see. Our responsibility is

to share hob with as many people as possible. We should respond to the

Holy Spirit's influence and prepare ourselves and others for Jesus' second coming. Like Joseph,

we should remember that God is in charge of our lives and whatever he

has promised will indeed be fulfilled. Even if we face hardship similar to job,

we should still have faith and declare I know that my Redeemer lives and

that I at last he will rise above the dust, and he has risen.

Jesus came and die, but he resurrected and he lives. Jesus lives,

Jesus leaves and he is coming again. We need to live with hope.

We need to live faithfully. We need to act with determination. We

never we must never lost vision because Jesus is coming soon. I want to

be ready for that special moment. So you want. I want to invite

you to pray together. Let's pray or Father in heaven. Blessed be your

name. Blessed be your name, because you are our God, Almighty,

our creator, the promised keeper You. Lord has promised to make a special

place for us heaven, and we believe it. Strengthen our faith. Lord,

we trust in your word. Help us to return to you, to

turn to your word, to take time to read it, to take time

time to study it, to learn from you, to discover your will,

to follow your will, to live faithfully to you as those who wait for

Your coming. For Jesus coming, Lord, strengthen our vision. Help us

to keep our vision. Leave us to live, to live with hope,

Help us to live faithfully, Help us to act with determination. Lord,

help us to never lost vision. Take our lives in your hands today.

Continue to model us according to your will. Continue the work you started until

the end. May your Holy Spirit continue to work in our lives, making

us your creation as you prepare the place for us in heaven. Lord,

may your spirit prepace, prepare a place for you in our lives. Bless

my brothers, my brothers and sisters here in Riching Heart Church. You know,

Lord, You know those who are here in this sanctuary. But Lord,

you know as well those who are watching through the social nets. You

know. Lord. Everyone, Please take our lives in your hands today,

and you your will in our lives. In Jesus' name, we pray Amen.