This past Sunday was Vision Sunday at Grace Church, a moment set aside to pause, look ahead, and realign our hearts with what God is calling us to in this season. Vision Sunday is not about casting ambition or unveiling a strategic plan alone. It is about discerning God’s direction and committing ourselves to walk in obedience together.
Scripture reminds us that vision gives clarity and purpose. Without it, people drift, become discouraged, or settle into routine. But when God gives vision, it brings focus, unity, and momentum. Vision helps us understand not only where we are going, but why we are going there.
This year, our vision is rooted in the Kingdom of God. Everything we do must be filtered through that lens. Our gatherings, our outreach, our discipleship, and our service are not about building a name or maintaining tradition. They are about advancing God’s Kingdom, making disciples, and reflecting Christ in our community and beyond.
We were reminded that vision always requires faith. God rarely shows us every detail at once. He calls us to take the next step, trusting that He will illuminate the path as we move forward. Vision stretches us beyond comfort and calls us out of passivity. It invites us to believe God for more than what is currently visible.
Vision Sunday also challenged us personally. Vision is not only corporate; it is individual. Each of us must ask how we fit into what God is doing. How am I growing in my walk with Christ? How am I serving others? How is my life reflecting the values of the Kingdom? When individuals align their lives with God’s vision, the church moves forward in strength and unity.
As we step into this new season, there is a sense of expectation and responsibility. God has entrusted us with influence, opportunity, and calling. What we do with that matters. We cannot afford to drift or grow complacent. Now is the time to be intentional, prayerful, and fully engaged in the work God has placed before us.
Vision Sunday was a reminder that God is not finished. He is still speaking, still leading, and still inviting His people to partner with Him. As we move forward together, may we keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, our hearts open to His leading, and our hands ready to serve.
The vision is clear. The call is strong. The future is filled with purpose.
With clarity and hope,
Pastor Chris Tullis
Grace Church
“Empowered by Grace, Living in Faith, Growing in Christ”
