When Dreams Speak

“Now Joseph had a dream, and when he told it to his brothers they hated him even more.” -Genesis 37:5

I’ve always been a nomad, reaching for destiny, within my clouded “dreams”. I carried the scattered pieces, around in my head, but I failed to see the visions manifest. Somewhere the translation got lost between the blueprint from my head to my heart and then collapsed onto empty hands. Needless to say, I searched for purpose and fulfillment in all the wrong places.

Like Joseph, I shared my dreams with comrades who were not interested in forming alliances, so they secretly counted me out.

Sometimes, I wonder if Joseph hadn’t told his “dreams” to his brothers, would they still have thrown him into the pit and sold him into slavery? But then, he wouldn’t have the chance to rise from slave to ruler.

Perhaps, our “dreams” have caused us to experience some unnecessary hardships. However, God always uses those same setbacks to propel us forward right into our destiny.
So when your “dreams” speak, please take heed. God is tugging at your heart. He is increasing the friction of discomfort for an ordained reason.

It’s not always about the “hardships,” but how you respond to them. Like Joseph, keep your personal integrity in tact. Remember with God’s present help, any situation can be used for good, even when others intend it for evil. Joseph was rejected, kidnapped, enslaved and imprisoned but he never folded.

Joseph’s story didn’t just end with the “dream”. He was made ruler of Egypt. In fact, his faithfulness affected his entire family. He saved their lives.

Don’t let your “dreams” lie dormant due to hardships, crisis or even disobedience.
Your “dream” might serve as the missing key for some unanswered prayers.

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