I
was speaking with a young man in my office recently about the uncertainties
many young people in their 20’s feel about life. He stated that they feel
frustrated about their opportunities to succeed in life compared to previous
generations; they feel locked out of the American Dream.
It
is true that we face serious issues as a nation, and it makes sense for young
adults to feel some anxiety. In just a few weeks we will swear in a President
unlike any other before him. How will he do? We do not know, and we won’t
really find out for a while. This reminds me of the uncertainty the Israelites
must have faced as they prepared to go into Canaan. They had experienced a
change of leadership from Moses to Joshua and they also had to conquer a land
that they had never seen. They faced nothing but uncertainty … except for the
fact that God had given them a certain dream (a vision) to believe in, the
dream that He had a Land he wanted them to have.
God gives dreams (visions) to his people to allow them to
experience
His power and provision,
and to move forward His Kingdom!
Here
are some things that I have learned in my ministry about dreams from God that I
believe are important to consider:
· Every dream
from God is motivated by a holy discontent with the status quo.
· Dreams from God
demand courage to act in spite of fears, and are driven by deep personal
conviction & sacrifice.
· Spend time with
others who dream big because of their belief in a big God.
· People who
dream big for God never stop dreaming.
What
exciting opportunities has God dreamed up for you to accomplish for Him?
Forward
for Messiah,
Kirk
Gliebe
Rabbi &
Director
