So that waiting lacks the fervor of our Christmas waiting. But it is no less important. Vision is important because it helps us move forward. With vision we can see the world as God wants it to be. And though he is now gone, the world has changed because of his vision.
Christians have a vision as well, individuals and congregations and the communion of saints.
Without vision, our congregation can't keep going. Once upon a time the vision was of a church at this corner. Then it was a vision of two churches merging into one, and 49 years ago this weekend that vision became reality. More recently it was a vision of a facility that would be open to all people, a building that is useful and beautiful and full of activity. Now there's a vision of children coming to our facility every day to be nurtured and safe and learn good values.