Scripture: Deut 1:8, 21; 30:15-16

In the Old Testament, God showed displeasure against His people for lack of sight and foresight (Isa 6:9; Eze 12:1-2; Jer 15:21; Matt 23:16-19; Rev 3:17-18)

I. HEAR what God Says to You

To hear well, you must have unclogged ears - ears without wax.

A. God Speaks Through His SERVANTS

2 Pet 1:19-21)

3 Truths from this passage:

We have the prophetic word confirmed
We do well to heed it
We know the holy men spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit

2 Pet 3:16-17, NKJV

Matt 5:18, KJV

1 Pet 1:23-25

B. God Speaks Through His SON

Heb 1:4, NLT

Col 1:15

Col 1:18, NIV

C. God Speaks Through His SCRIPTURES

Deut 8:3, ESV

Psa 119:18, 105, ESV

Pro 30:5-6

1 Thes 2:13

Heb 4:12

3 Characteristics of God's Word

It is living and active (v.12a)
It is sharper than any double-edged sword (v.12b)
It penetrates to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow, judges thoughts and attitudes (v.12c)

II. SEE What God Shows You

To see well, we must have unclouded eyes - eyes without scales.

A. See Things Spiritually

Eph 1:15-17, NKJV

Luke 24:31-32

Don't just see things outwardly (Gen 50:20-21, MSG)
Don't see with worldly wisdom (Pro 3:5-6, ESV)
Don't solve spiritual issues with carnal mind ( 1 Cor 2:9-11))

See promotions out of problems
See blessings instead of burdens
See opportunities rather than obstacles
See half-full, not half-empty

B. See Things Supernaturally

See the natural becoming supernatural
See the ordinary become extraordinary

Matt. 19:26

III. DO What God Summons You

To take actions, we must have uncluttered hands - hands not clutching non-essentials.

A. Do the Good Thing

God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him. (Acts 10:38)

B. Do the God Thing

CHALLENGE

Enter 2020 with 20/20 vision with unclogged ears, unclouded eyes and uncluttered hands.

Tune to God's frequency. Let Him speak distinctly all that you need to hear to build up your faith for 2020.
Open your eyes and see from God's perspective.
Drop all unnecessary clutter in your hands. Find both good things and God things to do.

Entering 2020 with 20/20 Vision