God-Given Vision

Then the Lord said to me, "Look Jeremiah, what do you see?" - Jeremiah (the Prophet)

A lot has been said about developing a broad vision for your life. I am acutely aware that you may have heard things like, "See it in your minds eye," "Set the right goals," "Pursue until your dream comes to pass," and a lot more. Admittedly these principles are viable. They help in actualizing life's dreams. But there is a question they do not really answer - where do visions come from?
From where did Abraham's desire for a new land come? Who (or what) moved Noah to build a ship? What was the source of that dream Martin Luther King (Jnr) had? What moved Mahatma Gandhi to state in the midst of grave opposition that, "First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win"? Or who inspired Winston Churchill to cry: Never, never, never give up!
It is important we answer this because in the source we find what must have kept these great men while they withstood the greatest of oppositions. In the third year of the reign of King Cyrus of Persia, Daniel had another vision ... (from God) about things yet to happen. So we see that it is God and God alone that gives an elaborate vision. interestingly, the recipient of the vision may not even know what the source is.
nonetheless, there is an attitude of heart that cuts across all God-given vision recipients. The first is that they all had an open mind. It is important for your mind is open to change. If you are rigid and insist that things must be done and happen in the same way they have always been done and happen, you will not be able to access God-given visions. Your mind must be open enough for change and progress to occur. You cannot remain locked in the norm and expect great visions at the same time.
second, God-given vision recipients understand that a broad vision is not for they and their loved ones alone. They understand that the vision is to save others that seem disconnected from them. Their vision are all-people-encompassing and welcome many more under its umbrella. They do not let themselves get caught in petty selfish behaviors. rather they in a sense live their lives for others.
Remember:
1. Have an open mind
2. Save people