You need to have an inner vision. This inner vision will guide you even in difficult circumstances. ILLUSTRATION | NATION
This week, I’d like to introduce you to two powerful concepts
this week-the power of inner vision and destination thinking. Hellen
Keller famously said that the only thing that was worse than being blind
was having sight but no vision. Everyone with inner vision will
withstand difficult circumstances because they have a clear picture of
what their future looks like.
Take
the story of Joseph, he had a vision that one day he would be so great
that everyone, including his own brothers, would bow to him. He shared
this vision with his brothers but they did not like the idea that they
would bow to him. As a result, they sold him to slave-dealers from
Egypt. Joseph did not lose his inner vision.
He
was bought by an Egyptian and made a slave in his household. The story
goes on to tell of how Joseph ended up in jail for a crime he didn’t
commit. He still maintained his high standards and was made head over
others while in prison. Joseph had a gift which he made good use of. He
was able to interpret dreams for others and did it for free.
One
night, he interpreted dreams for two of his colleagues in jail. One was
the former cup-bearer of the king. Joseph told him that he would be
restored to his former position. All this came to pass.
Then
one day, the king had a disturbing dream. Although he called in experts
to interpret it, none of them did so to the king’s satisfaction. Then
the cup-bearer remembered Joseph and told the king about him. When
Joseph came before the king, he was able to interpret the dream, which
was about seven years of plenty which would be followed by seven years
of drought in the land of Egypt.
DESTINATION THINKING
Joseph
told the king that there was need for someone who would ensure that the
country was ready for the seven years of drought. The king decided that
Joseph was the man and made him second in command to him.
His
dream eventually came true because one day his brothers came from their
land in search of food since the seven year drought extended beyond
Egypt. They bowed before their brother, not knowing that he was the one.
It
is a long story with several lessons. First, you need to have an inner
vision. This inner vision will guide you even in difficult
circumstances. Quick question: Do you know the special talents and gifts
that have been bestowed on you?
How
are you using them? Joseph had the power to interpret dreams and made
his name doing so. How are you making your name so that when the time
comes, you will be identified for as a forerunner in your area of
strength?
Next question: do you have
destination thinking? Are you aware of your destination? If so, how are
you preparing for it? Are you inclined to complain when things are not
working your way? That is not destination thinking.
The
month of July is always a cold month in Kenya, so people dress warmly
for it. However, the exception is almost always seen at the airport at
the international departures section. There you will encounter people
dressed in shorts and other light clothing.
They
are dressed for their destination. Although you might be in a difficult
position right now, dress your mind for your destination so that the
criticism and negativity doesn’t get to you. Joseph had a lot against
him. He had been sold as a slavery by his own brothers and was thrown
into jail for a crime he didn’t commit. He didn’t get bitter— he got
better.
Focus on your destination and keep your inner vision intact. One day soon, it will come to pass!
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