No venture produces without planning. We may have all the materials required for a building project; however, it takes proper planning to put up the building. Every physical structure requires planning to be in position. Our vision is a kind of building and it calls for planning to have it fulfilled.

Apostle Paul referred to his vision/ assignment and service as a construction venture. He said:

“According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise master builder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.” 1 Corinthians 3:10

This implies that our calling, irrespective of the magnitude, is a form of contribution to the Kingdom. It is a form of building. We are all called to build on the foundation which Christ has laid! Just as planning is most pertinent in any construction task, it is important to plan the pursuit of any vision.

Planning is not optional but obligatory for any vision that will thrive. It takes planning to excel in life. Excellence is a product of good plan. Concerning Jotham, the Bible says:

“So Jotham became mighty, because he prepared (planned) his ways before the LORD his God.” 2 Chronicles 27:6 (Emphasis Mine)

Unfortunately, a great number of the charismatics have undermined the place of planning in the name of being led by the Spirit. While it is true that we are to be led by the Spirit, it is equally true that whatever the Word commands is the Spirit’s command also. The Scripture says:

“…there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.” I John 5:7

Again, Jesus said: “…the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.” John 6:63

Therefore, if God in His Word commands that we plan, the Holy Spirit cannot lead us to despise planning. Even when God had the vision to create the world, mentore weapon planning to make Flis vision a reality. The Bible says:

“The LORD by wisdom (which is reflected in planning, being the principle ingredient of planning) hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens.” Proverbs 3:19 (Paraphrased)

“Again, we are told in the Book of Psalm O LORD, how manifold are thy works!”

“In wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.” Psalm 104:24

The world we see today is the proof o God’s vision, which was activated by wisdom, made manifest by quality planning. All creation in their perfect order is an evidence of wisdom at work. There has never been a need to revert His creation. Truly, wisdom produces perfection…

This text is an extract from the book “UNDERSTANDING VISION” written by David O. Oyedepo. 
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