Do you have a dream in your heart that is yet to be fulfilled? I think many of us can find ourselves with the right vision but the wrong time. What do you do when you have a dream but it’s not the right time?
The book of Genesis in the Bible tells the story of a young man named Joseph. He was but a teenager when God gave him a dream of him ruling nations. It was certainly not the right time and sharing his dream with his brothers resulted in him finding himself sold, forsaken and wrongly imprisoned. Talk about right vision but wrong timing.
What I love about this story is the end of the book. The Bible records Joseph’s words to his brothers:
You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people. – Genesis 50:20
God used all the unfair and hurtful things that happened to Joseph and turned it around for the good. Only God can do that!
So what do you do when you have a dream but it’s not the right time? Some people have a dream to get married. Others may have a dream to have a family. Perhaps it’s a job promotion or a business opportunity?
How do we wait well?
Keep your eyes on the prize
Even if your dream seems years away, stay focused on what you want to achieve. Don’t bury your dream. Write it on a post-it note and stick it on your mirror. Pray about it every time you see it.
Prepare yourself
What can you do now to prepare yourself for your future? Is there a book you can read or a course you can attend?
Stay trusting
Be patient and trust God that He is able to bring about your dream at the right time.
Let’s be a people who dream big and go after our dreams. God has great plans for our lives!
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