DREAMS

And they said one to another, Behold, this DREAMER comes – Genesis 37:19

Dreams are the raw materials for the making of destinies. Dreams are the components with which God lays the foundation and frames the structures of our lives. Dreams are God-inspired desires that He sets in our hearts to direct our destinies in line with what He wants us to BE and to DO. A Dream is anticipation, hope or an expectation of something in the future. Dreams are those expectations or desires of the heart (spirit), which God wills to bring to pass in our lives. All of creation was once a Big Dream in His Heart. Every visible and tangible thing in creation originated from the invisible through the avenue of dreams. Even now, God wants to work with the dreams in our hearts, to fulfil His eternal agenda and purposes.

The Light of Vision births Divine Dreams. Joseph’s brothers teased him, sarcastically calling him a “Dreamer” but he knew where he was going and his dreams directed his destiny through trials, tribulations, and temptations, right to the throne of greatness (Gen.37:19; 41:39-44). From the pit, via Potiphar’s house and the prison, Joseph ultimately made it to the Palace as Prime Minister in Egypt. In contrast to natural dreams, a divine dream is a Seed of God’s Word that starts from the inside. Dreams are inspired by God’s Word in your heart. It is futile to try to give birth to positive dreams if your mentality has been nurtured on negativity. Practically, the dream-seed may take the form of: an idea that never seems to want to leave you; a vivid ‘picture’ in your imagination, so strong it is almost ‘tangible’; or that ‘one thing’ you must become or do in life (Phil.3:13).

The Light of Divine Dreams is convertible into positive, powerful, and tangible achievements. Every worthwhile achievement was once a dream in someone’s heart. Inside of us are wonders waiting to be born:

• witty inventions for which the world is waiting;
• business conglomerates yet to see the light of day;
• books that have not been written or published;
• songs that have not been composed or sung;
• scientific discoveries that have not been made;
• technological feats and innovations of the future;
• futuristic homes that have not been designed or built;
• ministries and missions that have not manifested…

Dreamers are the creators, designers, innovators, and agents of positive change!

Without divine dreams, there is no meaningful future. Shattered dreams produce shattered lives. You must keep your dreams alive, to be truly alive. Alas, we live in days when dreams die cheaply because of satanic pressures all around. Satan is in the business of demotivating people with facades of fear; but the Lord Jesus motivates us by the force of faith. Attaining excellence in life however requires more than mere day-dreaming. You must develop a drive for your dreams: Let your dreams saturate your thinking, talking, treasures and time. Someone said: “If you can dream it you can do it”!  That means: you must press beyond dreaming into doing. Ultimately, Dreams are fulfilled through Action, not through mere intentions or planning to take action! Jesus was a dreamer and doer (Jh.4:35; Acts 10:38). Paul was a dreamer and doer (Acts 26:19). Are you a dreamer and a doer? Dare to dream; dare to live!