Genesis 37:5
Now Joseph had a dream, and he told it to his brothers; and they hated him even more.
DAILY READING Luke 19:28-48; Genesis 34; Psalm 26
True dreams never die. Joseph was a dreamer, and not only did his dreams come true but some parts of his dream are still affecting the world today.
One of the most fertile areas in Egypt was the land around Lake Quarun. This lake used to receive water from one of the branches of the Nile, but droughts in Egypt caused this branch to dry up, leaving the land around the Lake destitute. However history records that between 1850 and 1650 BC, around the time when Joseph reigned as prime minister in Egypt, a canal was built from the Nile that permanently supplied water to fill Lake Quaran and keep the land fertile. This canal was so effective that it still successfully functions today, causing the land around Lake Quarun to be one of the most fertile areas in Egypt. It is believed that this is part of the innovations Joseph brought to Egypt during his reign. It is interesting that for thousands of years this waterway has only been known by one name. In Arabic it’s the Bahr Yusef, which translates into English as The Waterway of Joseph.
More than 3600 years after, Joseph’s dream is still speaking. Incredible!
Has God given you a dream, a vision? Hold on to it. Don’t give up. Keep the picture before you. One day that picture will bring you to your future. Joseph had a sneak preview that someday God was going to cause him to sit upon a throne. That didn’t happen overnight, he went through many stops, curves and detours. All through the journey, Joseph kept a picture of the vision that God showed him.
It doesn’t matter where you maybe now, your situations and circumstances, there is still hope for you. No matter what you go through now, know that it is only a matter of time before you get to your ordained destination.
Storms, situations and trials will always come to try to shift your focus, But keep a steady gaze upon The Word of God. Let The Holy Spirit keep painting a picture of your future through the scriptures. And as long as you don’t quit you will surely win. So whatever tries to oppose your dream today, disregard it, ignore it, know that your manifestation is on the way. It is only a matter of time. Don’t give in to discouragement, don’t allow yourself to be distracted by the enemy. Keep your focus on your vision. The Bible says in Habakkuk 2:3 ‘for the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak and not lie, though it tarry [seems to delay] wait for it, because it will surely come…’’.
What an encouraging verse! Dreams do not speak at the beginning, they only speak at the end, so wait for it. Do not give up, do not give in, your day is surely coming. And one day, what may look now like a dream will become your reality.
PRAYER: Lord by your Word please paint a clear picture of my future before me in Jesus Name.
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Just because The Lord showed you a picture of your future doesn’t mean your future is coming to pass today — WORDBITE 222.
[ADAPTED FROM THE BOOK FAITH CLASSICS]