And it shall come to pass in the last days, God says, That I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and daughters shall prophesy, Your young men will see visions… Acts 2:17 (NKJV)
According to Acts 2:17, Holy Spirit can lead us through visions. While the word “vision” in this verse can refer to seeing something in a dream or trance, that’s not the only possible definition.
The root word for vision in this verse leans toward sight, either internally or externally. It can speak of our physical ability to see something in the here and now, or the mental ability to look ahead and envision something that hasn’t happened yet. Holy Spirit can help us to envision the future and determine how to get there.
Today’s verse mentions youth in particular when it comes to seeing with vision, which is interesting. God wants young people to envision the future He has for them so they won’t do things that risk their safety or compromise their destiny.
When young people have vision, they realize that the decisions they make today affect their future—their career, relationships and the call of God on their life. They’re more motivated to make good decisions.
What is your vision for the future? Have you thought about it?
Through God’s Word, Holy Spirit is helping you to envision the kind of future He has for you. He also has a specific dream for you that extends far beyond what just benefits you. I’m not saying that He has some sort of grand title or position in mind for you. He may just be calling you to roll up your sleeves and help out on a team, but His plans will lead you to the greatest impact you could possibly make in your lifetime.