Let him who reads the vision run (with it) according to Habakkuk 2:2. To run as used in the scripture is employed poetically to mean 'to live for' or 'to live by'. This suggests that our lives must be fueled by vision and our lives must progress towards a vision. The life that we have received from God is a gift. What we make out of that life is our gift back to God. This is why we must live intentionally for a vision. Elisha had a vision - to be the next CEO of the prophetic ministry of his time. He followed his master closely although he was older than Elijah. From Gilgal to Bethel, from Bethel to Jericho, from Jericho to Jordan all Elijah wanted to depart without Elisha knowing. But the vision was so important to Elisha he wouldn't let go his master. Eventually, over Jordan he took hold of the vision. And upon his return from the other side of Jordan, the sons of the prophet confessed that he has received the spirit of his master. This was not the case of Gehazi, the servant of Elisha. He wanted to live for nothing bigger than himself. All he wanted was money. Money is not a vision. He eventually inherited a leprosy for himself and his generation. Why? He was vision-less. Precious One, the greatness of a man is in the vision he lives for, and the price he is willing to pay in realizing that vision. God bless you.
