Obedient to the Vision

Update + prayer on Madi Beth/Charley/Ansley

Your God-given call demands obedience (v. 19, 20b)

Paul’s call was to salvation and to mission — both demand obedience

Not obedience to vision! Paul’s vision for his life was very differentyour

[Rene & Ariel]

Not so much whether or not you’ll be obedient to the vision, but whose vision you’ll be obedient to.

Whose vision are you obedient to?

Your global impact starts where you are (v. 20a)

CME promo

Have a higher vision for your life than the Bible Belt version of the American Dream; don’t settle for so little.

Imagine what your life could look like at the end

10 generations of faithful Christians — 200 years, 55K people, Sarasota FL

[DB’s multiplying impact — 1 believing child, baptized 2, kids/grandkids/spouses helped lead 3 dozen to faith, shared with many others]

It starts with faithfulness where you are

Are you faithful in the little things?

Your godly obedience will lead to suffering (v. 21)

Is your obedience limited by convenience?

Yes in some ways for all, but where?

Your gospel message must be your anchor (v. 22-23)

The gospel is what pushes Paul on in suffering

Part of his grace — his glory is our good

When you look to the cross…is God holding out on you?