Mid Course Correction: Vision, Values and Purpose - Pastor Ekpenyong

It is all about the little adjustments we have to make on our journey that gets you back on course.

Where are you in your journey? Journey in this context represents the path to your expected outcomes vis-à-vis your current situation and your drive towards accomplishing this predetermined outcome.

Deviations in the journey could be the result of life’s uncertainties, or things you neglected or things you suffered as a result of another’s deed.

I reckon that at some point you may fall into any of these categories of persons and therefore need a mid course correction:

1. Those who have no vision and wonder how to obtain one.

2. Those who have a vision but are stuck in the mud of confusion not knowing what to do next.

3. Those who had a vision but have abandoned it because of discouragement, disillusionment, some measure of failure, or frustration.

An honest assessment of your current state is always important so that you can make the necessary adjustments in tandem with your expected outcome.

John 21:1–4

1 Later, by the Sea of Tiberias, Jesus showed himself again to the disciples. This is what happened. 

2 Simon Peter, Thomas (called Didymus), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, Zebedee’s sons, and two other disciples of Jesus were together. 

3 Simon Peter said to the others, “I’m going fishing.” They told him, “We’re going with you.” They went out in a boat but didn’t catch a thing that night. 

4 As the sun was rising, Jesus stood on the shore. The disciples didn’t realize that it was Jesus.

In the midst of your journey is the time to determine if your strategic plan is still an accurate reflection of what you want to achieve, how you’re going to achieve it and the environment you’re operating it.

The disciples of Jesus, feeling a sense of great loss and confusion were at the place a lot of us are and how we feel even right now. However, the beautiful thing about mid course correction is that the LORD always is willing and desirous to bring us into alignment with His plans and purposes.

As a matter of fact, mid course correction occurs whenever you’re off track.

Things to Note:

He is always there with us especially when we feel most lost and vulnerable.

John 21:4

4 As the sun was rising, Jesus stood on the shore. The disciples didn’t realize that it was Jesus.

People often feel that when they’re off track and out of the will of God that the LORD abandons them. 

However, He never leaves.

Joshua 1:5

5 No one will be able to oppose you successfully as long as you live. I will be with you as I was with Moses. I will never neglect you or abandon you.

It is His goodness and mercy that brings us into alignment.

Romans 2:4

4 Do you have contempt for God, who is very kind to you, puts up with you, and deals patiently with you? Don't you realize that it is God's kindness that is trying to lead you to him and change the way you think and act?

It is because He is interested in you fulfilling your course that He sent the Holy Spirit to live in us and guide us through the various paths we thread victoriously.

Ephesians 1:13-14

13 In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, 

14 who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory.

The Holy Spirit is my ASSURANCE.

Glory to God!

Heed interruptions because great things happen when we do. 

Life is full of interruptions. Its hard to have faith in the process and embrace these corrections, but it is important.

Tell yourself I HAVE FAITH IN THE PROCESS Always remind yourself of that.

Exodus 3:4

4 So when the Lord saw that he turned aside to look, God called to him from the midst of the bush and said, “Moses, Moses!” And he said, “Here I am.”

God works in the interruptions and connects through the interruptions.

I'm sure we all have experiences where we are grateful for the interruptions, because if it was not for that, you may have been lost.

Moses was tending his flock when God appeared in a burning bush.

Our loving Father seeks to bring us into alignment with His purposes and will interrupt you to get your attention.

Saul was interrupted by the LORD on his way to Damascus.

When interruptions occur, stop trying to force your way through it. Time after time, we see that the LORD works in the interruptions.

JESUS WORKED THROUGH THE INTERRUPTIONS.

I pray that you'll start seeing interruptions as God-filled invitations to do more, be more, pray more, and connect more.

Be open to His mid course correction in every area of your life.

Isaiah 40:4-5

4 Every valley shall be exalted And every mountain and hill brought low; The crooked places shall be made straight And the rough places smooth;

5 The glory of the Lord shall be revealed, And all flesh shall see it together; For the mouth of the Lord has spoken.”

We often find ourselves categorizing things under the bloc of spiritual and unspiritual.

However, whatever you’re involved in, the glory of God can be made manifest. Be it in the valley or mountain, crooked or rough place.

Do you know sometimes it is just a sudden realization or revelation – epiphany as it is so called, beginning from a small everyday occurrence or experience that is used to bring you into alignment. Especially in the area of our values, as simple as appreciating your partner for all they do that you’ve taken for granted.

You just come to the awareness that people are more valuable than things. It could even be in taking serious a gift in you that you’ve ignored or taken for granted.

There is a word coming to me: SERENDIPITY

It is the occurrence of finding something good without looking for it.

Our good Father in His sovereignty has put in our paths such good on purpose so that we can always be in the centre of His will.

Ruth 2:16 

Also let [grain] from the bundles fall purposely for her; leave [it] that she may glean, and do not rebuke her."

You will not miss destiny in Jesus name. amen!

You can be rest assured that you are led in the paths of righteousness for His name sake.

Be willing and respond as He leads you.

Your steps are ordered in Jesus name. Amen!