LEGIT REVELATION – POOR CHOICES

“Sometimes what kills a God-given vision isn’t the devil—it’s sentiment.”

A Personal Story About Vision, Sentiment, and Staying on Mission

This story is very personal. It’s about my father and a powerful outreach he birthed in the late ’90s: SOGLOH—Sola Omolaja Global Outreach Harvest.

Aside from pastoring his own ministry, my father created SOGLOH to connect with people who loved the church but, for various reasons, couldn’t always attend. These were business leaders, politicians, influencers—people he had prayed for over the years, regardless of which church they attended.

It was exclusive by design. Carefully structured. Hosted once a month. Backed by a printed magazine. Spirit-led and purpose-driven.

It wasn’t for everybody—and that was intentional.

Then it all crumbled.

When Inclusion Becomes a Distraction

Somewhere along the line, my father made a decision to open the doors to everyone. The carefully curated mission shifted into a general assembly. The original audience—the very people it was designed for—began to disappear. Sponsors backed out. Media coverage faded. The momentum was lost.

The vision was legit, but the decision was poor.

He acted from compassion—perhaps trying to be like Jesus, who welcomed all. But even Jesus had boundaries.

Jesus Wasn’t Sentimental—He Was Strategic

We love to think of Jesus as endlessly inclusive—and in many ways, He was. He healed the masses, fed thousands, and loved sinners. But when it came to executing His mission, Jesus was very selective.

• He chose 12 disciples (Luke 6:12–13).
• Among the 12, He had three in His inner circle: Peter, James, and John (Mark 5:37, Matthew 17:1, Mark 14:33).
• Not everyone was invited into every moment.

Why? Because the mission requires structure. If Jesus had tried to carry everyone, the assignment would have failed. He prioritized alignment over sentiment.

Biblical Echoes: Samson and Joseph

Samson is a tragic example (Judges 13–16). He had a divine calling from birth. He was filled with the Spirit and had supernatural strength. But poor choices—especially in relationships—ultimately cost him his life and his legacy.

He had the vision. He missed the strategy.

On the flip side, look at Joseph (Genesis 37:5–11). God gave him a revelation as a teenager. His path to the palace was anything but smooth—betrayal, slavery, false accusations, prison. But Joseph protected the vision, stayed aligned with God, and in time, it all came to pass (Genesis 41:39–44).

Some visions take time—but they also take wisdom.

Sentiment is Not Strategy

I’m sure my father quoted Scripture to justify his decision. Many of us do. But quoting Scripture isn’t the same as walking in divine strategy.

Peter opened the door to the Gentiles, but later hesitated under pressure (Galatians 2:11–14). God used Paul to drive that mission with boldness and consistency. Why? Because God’s mission moves forward through clarity—not emotion.

This is why mission statements matter. They draw a line in the sand:
“This is who we are. This is what we do. Anything outside of that is a distraction.”

And distractions, no matter how well-intentioned, can kill momentum.

Protect What God Has Shown You

Let me say this plainly:

• Be selfish with your vision—until it’s strong enough to share.
• Be clear about who’s meant to be part of the journey.
• Be patient with the process.
• Be unapologetic about alignment.

If Jesus did it, so can you.

If Joseph endured for it, so can you.

If Paul was chosen for it, so are you.

Final Thoughts

When God gives a vision:

• Protect it.
• Filter it.
• Clarify it.
• Don’t sentimentalize it.

The revelation may be legit—but poor choices can still ruin it. Let’s be intentional, strategic, and Spirit-led in how we steward what God has revealed.

God bless you. Stay guided. Stay focused. Stay Kingdom-minded.