Blow Up The Present To Secure The Future

The Los Angeles Lakers were swept in the second round of the NBA playoffs by the Dallas Mavericks. The last game was not even close as the Lakers lost by 30 points. Former Laker great Magic Johnson stated this in regards to 2011 Laker team, "Its not a time to preserve the memories. Its time to blow up the present, just to secure the future." This is a pretty radical statement as just a year ago the Lakers had repeated as champions.

The question to be asked, "What does it mean to 'secure the future'"? This question needs to be asked by churches and church leadership as well. There needs to be a clear understanding of where one is going. This goes back to vision - based on knowing why you exist will tell you where you're going and what values will guide you.

Once you have a firm vision - a compelling God given vision - it may require you to make some drastic changes. Be careful about "blowing up the present". We are to be servant leaders to the people the Lord has given us. I don't remember where I got this quote but it is how servant leaders are to lead, "Don't bruise the fruit." A clear, compelling vision will help in this.

Understand vision answers, "Why we exist, where we are going, and what will guide us."