We are continuing our discussion of leaving the plantation. Remember, a plantation is not just a physical place . . . it is a mentality.  Actually, the plantation was much, much more than a farm . . . it was a well-thought out and carefully planned economic system to keep a permanent underclass of people working for another class of people. Enough time on the plantation, and eventually the slaves would forget that there was a big world out there.

They wouldn't believe in themselves or the talents GOD gave them. That would keep them forever in bondage to someone else.

Today we will discuss the lack of organization and vision.

Did you know that on many plantations, slaves were denied the right to meet publicly? Do a bit of research, it really is interesting. Except for some worship meetings, slaves could not congregate to discuss topics. Oppressors knew that if ever a few people got organized and started working together toward and common vision, they could overthrow the oppressor.

But that would be impossible if they couldn't get organized. It didn't matter how gifted the slaves were, or even if they actually outnumbered their oppressors . . . if they could somehow remain disorganized, they would remain in bondage. If they had no vision for the future, they would remain in bondage to those that did have a vision.

The Bible says this in Genesis. Remember when Nimrod organized people to build the Tower of Babel? Even if people organize for evil, it works. Listen folks . . . organization and vision work. GOD said that because the people were one and had joined themselves together, that nothing would be impossible for whatever they decided to do.

The Bible says that where ther is no vision, the people perish.

Do you have a vision to be out of debt? Do you have a vision to be a better musician? To read the Bible through in a year? To lose wieght?

What kind of parent do you want to be? Do you have a vision for your choir? Are you willing to stick with your vision, even if it means that you are talked about and misunderstood?

Is there a spirit on you that resents anyone with a vision? Do you show up late to functions and have the nerve to get an attitude if someone corrects you? Then the devil is using you to keep your group on the plantation.

Oops. That's right. The devil is using you, your disorganization and your uncooperative mindset, to keep your family, church choir, praise team or church on the plantation.  If someone doesn't have the nerve to confront you, you will cost your group their blessing.

Let the Holy Ghost give you a vision. Finish college. Get out of debt. Go to Bible study and participate . . . don't just sit and listen; read the Scriptures beforehand, come ready to discuss the Bible and be a blessing.

Pay your bills on time and stop giving people all those late fees just because you were unorganized. Oops. Balance that checkbook, too. Oops again. Make a plan to increase your credit rating. 

Organize your rehearsals. Get together with your spouse and start a plan for the financial blessings of your family. When the two of you are together, nothing shall be withheld from you of whatever you imagine to do.

Come on, saints . . . GOD set us free a long time ago. Let's leave the plantation