If God gives you a vision, what should you do with it?
In a recent time of prayer, Mike Thompson heard the Lord speak clearly in his spirit: “Run with the vision.” It was not a suggestion, but a divine command. As Thompson meditated on these words, the Holy Spirit led him to Habakkuk 2:2-3: “Write the vision and make it plain… that he may run who reads it.” Although the vision may tarry, Thompson emphasizes, “Wait for it—it will surely come.”
This vision is not based on imagination or fleshly ambition, but on supernatural revelation—visions, dreams and a stirring of the heart, along with Scriptures that leap off the page. These are communications from heaven, full of purpose and direction. The Holy Spirit is actively guiding believers into their spiritual inheritance—into new, promised land territory.
So, what should Christians do when God presents them with a vision?
1. Trust the Holy Spirit
The foundation of running with the vision God has placed in your heart is trust. Trusting the Holy Spirit means relying on His guidance, even when the path ahead seems unclear. The Holy Spirit is not only a comforter but also the divine helper who empowers believers to walk out their purpose. He will never lead you astray, and His guidance is always aligned with God’s will.
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Trusting Him means surrendering your own understanding and recognizing that His wisdom far surpasses our own. As the Spirit leads, He will equip you with everything needed to fulfill your divine vision, including strength, wisdom and courage.
2. Make the Vision Your Assignment
When God reveals a vision to you, it’s not just a dream or a nice idea—it is a heavenly assignment. That vision comes with divine purpose, and it’s up to you to take ownership of it. Don’t treat it as something distant or abstract; instead, make it your mission in life. Think of it as a magnetic north guiding all your decisions, actions and prayers.
If God has given you a vision, His anointing is upon it. He is already working behind the scenes to bring it to fruition, and now it’s your job to align your life with that calling. When you make the vision your assignment, you will see God’s power at work as He transforms your life and circumstances to fulfill His plan.
3. Pray Over It Daily
Prayer is the vital communication link between you and God. When you pray over the vision God has given you, you invite His will to be done and seek His supernatural intervention. Praying daily keeps the vision alive in your heart, and it allows the Holy Spirit to reveal deeper layers of understanding and guidance. Using your heavenly prayer language—praying in tongues—can unlock mysteries and divine strategies to manifest the vision.
Prayer positions your heart to receive revelation and provides the spiritual fuel needed to keep pushing forward, even when challenges arise. Prayer helps you stay in alignment with God’s plan and reminds you of the promises attached to the vision.
4. Act in Faith and Authority
Faith without works is dead, as James 2:26 teaches us. When you receive a vision from God, you must act on it. Don’t wait for perfect conditions or for everything to line up just right—take steps in faith, trusting that the Holy Spirit will guide you as you move forward. This is where authority comes into play. God has given you authority through Jesus Christ to declare and decree His will on earth as it is in heaven.
The more you step out in faith, the clearer the path will become. Each step of obedience activates the manifestation of the vision. Whether it’s in your ministry, relationships, career, or personal growth, every action in faith brings you closer to fulfilling God’s vision for your life.
5. Be Patient and Keep Pressing In
Patience is crucial when running with the vision God has given you. Habakkuk 2:3 tells us that “the vision is yet for an appointed time; though it tarries, wait for it.” Sometimes, the manifestation of the vision takes time, and that can be challenging. But patience is not passive waiting—it’s active endurance, staying focused on the vision even when progress seems slow. Keep pressing in, praying and acting in faith, even if the results don’t come immediately.
Trust that God’s timing is perfect and that He is orchestrating every detail of the process. Remember, the vision will come to pass in due season, and when it does, it will be a testimony of God’s faithfulness.
This is a season for breakthrough, expansion, and supernatural fulfillment. The Lord is calling us to go to new heights with Him. The question is: Will you follow?
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Abby Trivett is content development editor for Charisma Media.
