Favor Fridays with Tony: The Favor of Vision – How Women Dream Boldly and Lead Faithfully

Welcome to another Favor Fridays with Tony, and today marks the 28th day of Women's History Month. As we come close to the end of this powerful month of reflection, honor, and celebration, we pause to recognize one of the most extraordinary aspects of divine favor: vision.

Vision is more than imagination; it’s the divine ability to see what doesn’t yet exist and to move toward it in faith. Women—throughout scripture, history, and today—have been gifted by God with vision that reshapes families, communities, and the world.

Today, we honor the favor of vision—how God places purpose, foresight, and bold dreams in the hearts of women and how they lead faithfully into uncharted territory.

Vision in Scripture – Women Who Dreamed Boldly

1. Hagar – A Vision in the Wilderness (Genesis 16 & 21)

Though often overlooked, Hagar received one of the most profound divine encounters in the wilderness. She saw God, and more importantly, God saw her. Her vision became survival for her and her son, and she named God El Roi—“The God who sees me.”

2. Deborah – Prophetic Vision and Leadership (Judges 4–5)

Deborah’s vision wasn’t only prophetic—it was strategic. She not only saw the threat of oppression but also the victory God had prepared. Her leadership inspired warriors and guided a nation.

3. Mary – A Vision of the Savior (Luke 1)

Mary’s vision wasn’t of grandeur but of surrender. God gave her the responsibility to carry the Savior of the world, and she said yes. Her vision shaped eternity.

4. Lydia – A Vision of Expansion (Acts 16)

As a businesswoman and early believer, Lydia opened her home to Paul and the other apostles. Her vision of hospitality and discipleship helped expand the early church.

Vision in Black Women’s History – Seeing What Could Be

1. Sojourner Truth – Vision of Liberation

Born into slavery, Sojourner Truth envisioned a world where women and Black people were free and equal. Her speeches and activism challenged systems and moved hearts.

2. Ida B. Wells – Vision of Justice

She exposed the horrors of lynching when others dared not. Wells believed in the power of truth, journalism, and action. Her vision continues to inspire modern journalism and justice movements.

3. Madam C.J. Walker – Vision of Business and Empowerment

The first self-made Black female millionaire in America, Walker saw an opportunity to create beauty products for Black women—and built an empire that empowered others along the way.

4. Ava DuVernay – Vision of Representation

Through directing, writing, and producing, DuVernay gives voice to Black experiences and redefines representation in Hollywood. Her vision opens doors for the unheard and unseen.

5. Stacey Abrams – Vision of Political Change

From Georgia’s voting rights to national influence, Abrams has shown what’s possible when vision meets strategy, service, and unrelenting hope.

6. Dr. Mae Jemison – Vision Beyond the Stars

As the first Black woman to travel into space, Dr. Mae Jemison redefined what was possible for women of color in science and exploration. Her visionary mindset didn’t stop at spaceflight—she’s also an educator, entrepreneur, and advocate for science literacy. Dr. Jemison reminds us that no dream is too big when backed by preparation, excellence, and faith.

Modern-Day Visionaries Around Us

Not all visionaries are famous. They’re among us:

The woman raising a family with limited resources and unlimited faith.
The teacher creating a curriculum that reflects cultural truth.
The pastor starting a ministry that includes the marginalized.
The young girl who dreams of being the first in her family to go to college.

Scripture That Embodies Vision

Habakkuk 2:2-3 (MSG): “Write this. Write what you see. Write it out in big block letters so that it can be read on the run. This vision-message is a witness pointing to what’s coming. It aches for the coming—it can hardly wait! And it doesn’t lie. If it seems slow in coming, wait. It’s on its way. It will come right on time.”

The Favor of Vision in Action

1. Write It Down

Like Habakkuk, don’t let your vision sit in your heart alone. Write it. Declare it. Pray over it. God gave you the eyes to see beyond what is.

2. Find the Faith to Start

Vision without faith remains a dream. Faith gives feet to vision. Step out. Take the first step, even if you can’t see the next one.

3. Share the Vision

There are people assigned to support your vision. Speak it aloud and watch how God connects you to helpers, mentors, and open doors.

4. Let Your Vision Include Others

True visionaries make room for others—they train, include, equip, and encourage others to see themselves as builders and dreamers too.

5. Stay Faithful When It’s Slow

God’s timing is perfect. Favor isn’t always fast, but it’s always faithful. Trust that the vision will speak and not lie.

Reflection: What Do You See?

Do you see beyond your circumstances? Do you believe God has given you a purpose greater than your current position? Have you written it down? Shared it? Prayed over it?

The favor of vision is not for the elite—it’s for the obedient.

If God has given you something to build, write, lead, raise, or start, now is your time. As Women’s History Month nears its close, step forward in vision with the courage of Esther, the strength of Sojourner, and the boldness of Deborah.

Closing Word

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