Lance discusses the importance of spiritual vision in understanding God's purpose and the necessity of having a deep, personal revelation of the Lord Jesus Christ. He emphasizes that mere academic knowledge of Scripture is insufficient; what is needed is a heartfelt understanding that transforms lives. Citing Ephesians 1, he highlights Paul's prayer for believers to receive a spirit of wisdom and revelation, urging that true vision leads to a cohesive understanding of God's ways. Lance warns against the dangers of accumulating knowledge without spiritual insight, as this can lead to disunity and a lack of direction. He illustrates his points with examples from biblical figures like Abraham, Moses, and Paul, who all experienced profound transformations through their encounters with God. Vision, he asserts, is not just for the elite but is essential for every believer, especially in challenging times. Ultimately, Lance calls for a yearning to see the Lord, as true vision brings about ministry, faith, and a deeper relationship with God.
15 Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, 16 Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers; 17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: 18 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, 19 And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, 20 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, 21 Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: 22 And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, 23 Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.