THE TASK AT HAND

It has been said that vision without task is fantasy, and task without vision is drudgery.   As we begin a new year, many of us start of with great vision of what lies ahead.  We imagine that at the end of this year, thing will be better than they were before.  We see greater impact, greater growth, and greater ministry, in whatever capacity God desires.  

In Scripture we read the story of the talents.  Each servant was given a certain number of talents by his master.  Two of the three came back and had in same way increased what their master had given them.  The third hid his talent, afraid he would lose it.  The master called this servant a wicked and lazy servant because he did nothing with what was given to him.

Here are some things to consider as you move toward the vision God has given you for 2012:

Be faithful to the task at hand. For many of us, the issue is not the vision that lies before us, but the tasks that will be necessary to accomplish the vision.  We have great dreams, but do not do the work necessary to accomplish those dreams. 

Take the risks necessary out of obedience God.  Two o the three servants where willing to take risks with what their master had given them.  The third one did not.  Good stewardship of what God has given us isn’t just holding on to what we have, but willing to take wise risks so that we can see the kingdom of God increase.

Move Forward in your God-given vision.   The enemy’s greatest tool is distracting us from the vision God has given us. Some ignore the task, others are intimidated by the tasks, while some are distracted.  We must find practical ways to keep the vision before us, and to accomplish the tasks necessary to fulfill that vision.

Our tasks substantiate the vision that God has given as. As we move ahead in to 2012, ask yourself these questions: What will my vision be for 2012?  What tasks need to be accomplished to fulfill this God-given vision in my person life, in my family, and in my ministry?

Your greatest potential lies before in the vision that God has given you.  Praying that God leads you in to great things this year!

Abe Daniel - District Student Ministries Director

Northern California and Nevada Assemblies of God Student Ministries