Write the Vision and Make It Plain” – Part 1

“Write the Vision and Make It Plain” – Part 1

Scripture quote: Habakkuk 2:2 (KJV)
"And the Lord answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it."

God Speaks Through Vision

Dear beloved students, today’s message is not just a motivational talk; it is a divine strategy for academic excellence and life success. In the book of Habakkuk, we find a frustrated prophet asking God deep questions. And in response, God did not only speak — He gave him a command: “Write the vision and make it plain.”

This is not just an Old Testament instruction. It’s a timeless principle for anyone who wants to move from confusion to clarity, from wandering to purpose, from struggling to success — including you, a university student. If you do not have a clear vision for your academic journey, your efforts will be scattered and weak.

1. Vision is the Foundation of Direction

A vision is more than a dream. It is a clear, God-inspired picture of where you are going. Without it, you’re like a driver with no destination. Proverbs 29:18 says, “Where there is no vision, the people perish...” — and may I add, where there is no academic vision, the student fails.

Too many students come to university with only one vague goal: “graduate.” But God wants more from you. What do you want to achieve in this semester? What grade are you aiming for? What kind of leader or professional do you want to become? Write it down.

If you don’t define your goals clearly, you will spend time doing what’s urgent instead of what’s important. Without vision, you respond to pressure. With vision, you live by purpose.

2. God Commands Us to Write It Down

The instruction to Habakkuk was not to “think” the vision but to write it. Why? Because written vision clarifies thinking and strengthens focus.

Students often say, “I know what I want to do,” but when you ask them to write it, they struggle. That’s because vision gets power when it leaves your mind and appears on paper. It becomes a roadmap, not just a mental wish list.

When you write your vision:

• You become accountable.
• You can track your progress.
• You build consistency.

In Luke 14:28, Jesus said, “For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost...” — that’s planning, that’s vision, that’s writing things down. Have you sat down and written what you want to build this semester? Or are you just “vibing through the semester”?

3. Make It Plain – Keep It Simple and Practical

The verse didn’t just say “write it,” but “make it plain.” That means don’t overcomplicate your goals. Don’t just write, “I want to succeed.” What does success look like? A first-class? Consistent reading? Passing that difficult course?

“Make it plain” means:

• Use clear language.
• Set specific goals (e.g., "Read 2 hours daily", "Score A in Economics 201").
• Use a planner, journal, or vision board.

When your vision is plain, you’ll know what to do when you wake up each day. Instead of being lost in distractions, your daily actions will align with your academic vision.

Finaly for Part 1: A Call to Action

Beloved students, before you go further this semester, obey this divine principle:
Write your academic vision. Make it plain. Let it guide you. Whether it’s for a course, a semester, a career, or your spiritual life on campus—write it down. Put it on your wall, your notebook, or your phone wallpaper. Make it plain enough to run with.

Prayer:
Lord, open my eyes to see the vision You have for me in school. Teach me to write it clearly and follow it faithfully. I refuse to live without direction. Let my vision be filled with wisdom, excellence, and divine clarity. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

“Write the Vision and Make It Plain” – Part 2

Scripture text: Habakkuk 2:2 (KJV)

"And the Lord answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it.

Vision Fuels Discipline

Welcome back, dear students. In Part 1, we talked about the importance of writing the vision and making it plain—specific, practical, and visible. Now, in Part 2, we will dig deeper into how vision empowers your actions and produces academic discipline and speed.

God did not tell Habakkuk to write the vision just so it could decorate a wall. No—He said “that he may run that readeth it.” Vision is meant to move you. To push you. To ignite your discipline and decision-making.

1. Vision Gives You a Reason to Run

When you have a clearly written vision, you begin to move with purpose. You stop walking casually through your studies—you start running. Why? Because you’re not just reading for exams anymore. You’re chasing a picture of a future God has planted in your spirit.

When Joseph saw the vision in his dreams, he endured betrayal, slavery, and prison—but never gave up. Why? Because his vision burned in his heart. Genesis 37:5 says, “And Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told it his brethren...” That dream gave him the strength to survive and succeed.

Likewise, when your vision is written and plain, you:

Wake up early.

Avoid unnecessary outings.

Guard your time.

Say no to distractions.

Vision produces discipline, and discipline produces results.

2. Vision Protects You from Distractions

A visionless student is vulnerable to every party, every gist, every relationship, and every trend. But when your vision is clear, it acts like a filter—you know what fits and what doesn’t.

Remember Nehemiah? When enemies tried to distract him from building Jerusalem’s walls, he replied:

“I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down…” – Nehemiah 6:3

That’s the kind of focus you gain when you’ve written your vision. When your friends invite you out, you’ll check if it aligns with your goal. When your emotions want to drag you into unhealthy relationships, your written purpose will remind you, “I have no time for this. I am building something with God.”

Don’t just be busy. Be purposefully busy.

3. Vision Motivates You in Hard Times

University life is not always smooth. There will be discouraging moments—low grades, tough lecturers, or even personal struggles. But when you have a written vision, you have something to hold on to.

Proverbs 24:10 says, “If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small.”

The vision becomes your strength when life tries to break you. It's a reminder of why you started and what God showed you.

For instance, imagine a student who wrote, “Graduate with a first-class to glorify God and win a scholarship for postgraduate studies.” In hard times, that vision will speak. It will remind them: You can’t quit. There’s more ahead.

And don’t forget, God backs up divine vision. If your vision aligns with His will, you are not running alone. Heaven is running with you.

Summary of Part 2: Keep Running with the Vision

Dear student, your academic vision is not just for decoration. It’s fuel. It’s fire. It’s focus.

Keep it before your eyes.

Let it influence your daily schedule.

When things get tough, read your vision again and keep running.

The written vision is not magic—it is a map. And maps are only useful when you walk or run in their direction.

“Write the Vision and Make It Plain” – Part 3

Scripture text: Habakkuk 2:2 (KJV)

"And the Lord answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it.

Vision Requires Faith and Patience

Welcome back, dear students. In Part 1, we discovered the importance of writing the vision clearly. In Part 2, we saw how a written vision empowers discipline, focus, and perseverance. Now in Part 3, we are learning how to wait patiently for the vision, trust the process, and see it fulfilled — especially when it seems slow.

Yes, God gives vision. Yes, we run with it. But let’s be honest — some days, it will feel like nothing is working. Your grades might not yet reflect your hard work. You might get tired, frustrated, or even doubt yourself.

But listen to what the next verse says in Habakkuk 2:3:

“For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.”

1. Every Vision Has an Appointed Time

The fact that you wrote it doesn’t mean it will happen immediately. God works in seasons, and every academic dream has its own timeline. You might not get that scholarship this semester. You may not be the top of the class just yet. But if it’s from God, it will come — in its appointed time.

Ecclesiastes 3:1 says,

“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.”

Don’t compare your vision’s timeline with someone else’s journey. Their season is not your season. Trust God’s timing.

2. The Vision Will Speak

The Bible says “at the end it shall speak” — this means your results will become your testimony. The grades you’re struggling to improve, the discipline you’re building, the late nights and early mornings — they will all speak.

Eventually, people will ask how you did it, and your answer will be:

“I wrote the vision, made it plain, ran with it, and waited on God.”

Even if no one sees your effort now, your success will preach louder than your voice. Vision backed by obedience always produces results.

3. Wait for It: Stay Consistent and Trust God

“Though it tarry, wait for it...”

This is the hardest part for many students — waiting. But waiting doesn’t mean doing nothing. It means staying consistent while trusting God for the outcome.

Keep studying. Keep praying. Keep planning. Keep avoiding distractions. Don’t get weary. Galatians 6:9 reminds us:

“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”

Faith is not just believing God can do it. Faith is believing God will do it — even when it takes SUMMARY: Your Vision Will Not Lie

Beloved student, I want to remind you as we close this 3-part sermon:

Write your vision.

Run with it.

Wait for it.

Don’t be discouraged by delays. Don’t be confused by detours. Keep moving. Keep believing. Keep working. In the end, the vision will speak — loud and clear.

God is not a liar. He is not a man that He should lie (Numbers 23:19). If He put that dream in your heart — first class, distinction, scholarship, career — He will bring it to pass.

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Prayer:

Father, thank You for reminding me that my vision has a set time. Give me the grace to keep working, keep waiting, and keep trusting. Even when things seem slow, I choose to believe that my vision will speak. I will not give up, in Jesus’ name. Amen

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