Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Not Just For You

Your dreams mean something to God. 
Remember Joseph in Genesis?  He didn't really know why God put the dreams in his heart.  Some might have said the manifestations of his sleep could have come from a meal of bad lamb and too many bitter herbs, but Joseph knew there was something more than indigestion causing his nights to be full of visions.  If you don't know the story, I encourage you to get hold of a Bible and read it starting in Genesis 37.  
I don't mean to be a spoiler, but Joseph's can-do, will-do mindset pretty much carries an entire nation (more than one nation actually) to salvation, freedom, and fortune. 
I don't think any of us realize the impact we make on others by continuing to feed the fires of passion that God sparks in our hearts. 
Through Joseph a nation was saved. Through Hannah a prophet was born who would advise kings, all because she would not give up on her dream to have a child. 
Think about Alexander Fleming and Jonas Salk. These men saw a the vision, put the work behind it and because they didn't ignore the passion in their hearts, many people are still healed by the results of their work even today. Salk, the medical researcher who developed the polio vaccine is credited with saying, "There is hope in dreams, imagination, and in the courage of those who wish to make those dreams a reality."
God did not just place your dream in your heart to give you something to do. It is not just for you. So when you are tempted to give up, to slow down, or to get complacent, remember the domino effect. You have been made to make your mark. Don't miss it!
Is there anyone who has had a profound effect on the way you pursue your dreams?  Let them know!  Encourage your encourager.
Send a letter. Make a call. Tell them!
Grace & joy to you from the RED DIRT. 


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