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A Vision to Build: A Chosen Generation Answering the Call

“Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that they may run that read it.” – Habakkuk 2:2

"But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should show forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.”- I Peter 2:9

Nation-building, dear friend, is no easy task. It demands more than fleeting enthusiasm or momentary zeal—it requires unwavering courage, relentless vigor, and a vision that peers deeply into the future with endoscopic precision.

It is not for the faint-hearted, but for those who are steadfast in purpose, resolute in spirit, and driven by an inescapable calling far, far greater than themselves.

Just as the prophet Habakkuk was commanded to write the vision and make it plain, so must we embrace the responsibility of articulating, preserving, and executing the divine mission set before us. 

Our vision is not meant to be obscured, abandoned, or delayed — nay, but rather, it is meant to be declared boldly, embraced fully, and carried forward with swift obedience.

Every aspect of the charge must be approached with eagle-eyed sharpness, where absolutely no detail is too small to escape notice. 

To build something lasting and meaningful, both mind and might must be continually summoned.

Strength and strategy must work hand in hand, fueled by faith and fidelity to the clarion call of the Lord's command.

This sacred work is not undertaken lightly. It demands sacrifice, discipline, and an unyielding commitment to the principles of God’s Kingdom. 

As a chosen generation, we are not merely participants in this assignment —we are called to lead.

We are charged with reflecting His glory, not just in our actions but in the very essence of who we are as a royal priesthood and a holy nation.

Our identity is not rooted in the fleeting validations of this world but in the eternal truths of God’s Word. We are peculiar by design - set apart to show forth His praises.

We are His representatives, carrying the light of His marvelous truth into the gloomiest corners of this world.

Our mission is not simply to construct, but to transform—to create a legacy of hope, righteousness, and love that points back to Him.

A Vision in Motion: Building with Faith & Purpose

Nation-building requires more than tools and blueprints; it calls for the determined alignment of the spirit. 

It demands faith to move mountains, hope to press forward when the path seems uncertain, and love to bind us together as one people.

Just as Habakkuk’s vision was meant to be read and acted upon, our divine mission requires movement. We must be builders who do not merely wait for change but actively create it.

It challenges us to rise above mediocrity, persevere through adversity, and press forward even when the weight of the charge seems overwhelming.

But we are not alone in this work!

The God who called us out of darkness has equipped us for this very purpose.

He has given us His holy Spirit as our guide; His Word as our foundation; and His Presence as our strength. 

He has promised never to leave nor forsake us. And it is by His grace that we stand firm, steadfastly trusting in his plan.

So, we build—not in our strength, but in His divine power. For it is not by might nor by power that the mission is accomplished.

We press on, knowing that we labor not in vain, confident of our faith in Him that  He who has begun a good work in us is able to perform it to completion.

We are a chosen generation, empowered to do the extraordinary: to break barriers; to shatter chains; and to lead His people into His marvelous light.

Let us rise to the call, neither looking rearward, nor growing weary, but valiantly and vigorously advancing the cause as His great and glorious people - a royal priesthood. 

Though the task be great, the One who has called us is greater. 

Together, as His peculiar people, we write the vision, we carry the mission, and we build His nation —

           not for earthly gain, but for His Kingdom, for His glory, and for all eternity.

🔥 The Vision is Written. The Time is Now. Let us Run Boldly. Change the World!

penned by Rev. Johnny N. Golden, Sr.

Saturday, February 8, 2025