The Power of a Dream
Now Joseph had a dream, and he told it to his brothers; and they hated him even more. Then he dreamed still another dream and told it to his brothers, and said, “Look, I have dreamed another dream. And this time, the sun, the moon, and the eleven stars bowed down to me.” —Genesis 37:5, 9 (NKJV)
I believe it was the power of Joseph’s dreams that helped him persevere through his problems. First, his brothers threw him in a pit, then sold him into slavery. But the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a successful man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian. And his master saw that the LORD was with him and that the LORD made all he did to prosper in his hand. (Genesis 39:2-3)
Eventually Joseph found himself in prison, for doing the right thing. No matter what challenges he faced, I’m sure he lay awake at night remembering his dreams. Finally, he was placed in the palace and God put him in position to save His people from famine. In Genesis 41:41, Pharaoh set Joseph over all the land of Egypt. Jospeh’s brothers intended to harm him, but God intended it for good to accomplish the saving of many lives. (Genesis 50:20 NIV)
What dreams has God given to you? Don’t let the enemy steal your dreams. Ignore the haters and keep your dreams alive. How many lives will be saved as you fulfill the dreams God has given to you? Delight yourself also in the LORD, and He shall give you the desires of your heart. (Psalm 37:4)
I believe it was the power of Joseph’s dreams that helped him persevere through his problems. First, his brothers threw him in a pit, then sold him into slavery. But the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a successful man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian. And his master saw that the LORD was with him and that the LORD made all he did to prosper in his hand. (Genesis 39:2-3)
Eventually Joseph found himself in prison, for doing the right thing. No matter what challenges he faced, I’m sure he lay awake at night remembering his dreams. Finally, he was placed in the palace and God put him in position to save His people from famine. In Genesis 41:41, Pharaoh set Joseph over all the land of Egypt. Jospeh’s brothers intended to harm him, but God intended it for good to accomplish the saving of many lives. (Genesis 50:20 NIV)
What dreams has God given to you? Don’t let the enemy steal your dreams. Ignore the haters and keep your dreams alive. How many lives will be saved as you fulfill the dreams God has given to you? Delight yourself also in the LORD, and He shall give you the desires of your heart. (Psalm 37:4)
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