Prepared for Movement
Then he had another dream, and he told it to his brothers. “Listen,” he said, “I had another dream, and this time the sun and moon and eleven stars were bowing down to me.” When he told his father as well as his brothers, his father rebuked him and said, “What is this dream you had? Will your mother and I and your brothers actually come and bow down to the ground before you?” 11 His brothers were jealous of him, but his father kept the matter in mind.
Genesis 37:9-11, NIV
I love reading out of the Old Testament because it gives such guidance on how God moves in our lives today. When we read how God moved in the lives of those who came before us, it gives us some insight of what he is doing in our lives. Scripture says that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forevermore. John 10:10. We learn about his character and the way he moves in how he guides his people.
In the passage above Joseph was living at home with his family. He was one of the younger siblings in the family that his father loved dearly. The Lord had given Joseph a dream and the dream was so clear that his father and brothers could interrupt the meaning behind it. God was giving them all insight of what was to come, but the assignment was for Joseph. Joseph was being prepared for a movement. Many times God gives us a word, a vision, or a dream which puts the desires in our heart to walk in what he has called us to. God was not only telling Joseph what was going to happen in the future, but he was giving him the confidence he would need in the future to get through to the destination. God already knew what was upheld for Joseph and his father, so he sent them something to hold on to when things were difficult. If you read further in the passage you will find that for Joseph’s dreams came true but not without a lot of obstacles.
God does the same for us today! He will send someone to speak in our lives, or give us a vision with clarity. God is always giving us a message of encouragement as we move into what he has put into our spirits. I remember this vision God gave me. I can still see it so clearly. It has not come to pass as of yet, but he has sent several individuals at different times in my life who have spoken to me about the dream he showed me so many years ago. They knew nothing about the dream, but their words came at a time when I needed them the most.
God knows exactly what we need to keep us headed in the right direction. He will send a preacher to speak a message that sounds like it is just for you and sometimes it is. I remember a friend shared with me that she was getting ready to resign from her job and she was seeking God for direction. One Sunday she went to this church that she had never been to before. When the minister got up to teach the word he said, “God is telling me to say that someone is about to resign from their job and God is saying it is not time yet, do not do it.” She knew the message was for her. God knows his plan for you and it is perfect! Just stay the course!
Key points:
Your journey to the destination is going to have some trails.
God gives us the destination so we know where we are headed and we can stay encouraged along the way.
Affirmations: Matthew 10:20; Luke 24:32; Ephesians 6:19, Isaiah 55:11
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