Faith of an Entrepreneur

We've been talking alot about faith lately. Hebrews 11:1 says, "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."

I was reading the latest issue of  The Marketplace (a publication from MEDA - Mennonite Economic Development Associates)   In an article entitled The Artist as Entrepreneur it said this:

"The entrepreneur, driven by inner vision, sees reality in unique and unpredictable outcomes. G.B. Shaw’s character states it well: “Some people see things as they are and tell me why; I see things as they might be, and say why not!” The entrepreneur artist, often with opportunity as the only resource, is driven by a passion to fulfill innate gifts, to live life creatively, and to transform material into a meaningful product." (emphasis mine)

Entrepreneurs must have "faith"  - the ability to see something as it could be - if they are going to be successful in their venture(s). God created the heavens and the earth "ex nihilo" - out of nothing. Many times entrepreneurs do the same thing. Combining unwavering faith with a steadfast vision brings new life to any organization. Proverbs 29:18 says, "Where there is no vision, the people perish". To perish is to die; no longer exist.

As followers of Jesus, hopefully we are beginning to see our work, our jobs, our occupations as making an impact for the Kingdom of God. Colossians 4:5 (MSG) tells us to "Use your heads as you live and work among outsiders. Don't miss a trick. Make the most of every opportunity."

Making the most of an opportunity requires faith, requires vision - Go ahead: step out, see it, believe it, create it.