People who fulfill their God-given dreams aren’t always the most brilliant, not always the most talented, not always the better skilled. They don’t always have the best resources at their disposal. They’re just people who refuse to let go of their dream. God’s will through the Patriarchs or any other saint, was not realized overnight. It took years of testing and molding and refining. But why do I have to be tested to realize God’s dream? Because God can’t give his dreams to people whose minds are cluttered with other things. He needs our undivided attention. Our tests and trials are not meant to discourage us - they are meant to draw us closer to God. Psalms 34:17-18 (NCV) The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; and he saves those whose spirits have been crushed. A. W. Tozer said, It’s doubtful God can use any man greatly until he’s hurt him deeply. Tests can be God’s pruning shears. John 15:1-2 (CEV) Jesus said to his disciples:’I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts away every branch of mine that doesn’t produce fruit. But he trims clean every branch that does produce fruit, so that it will produce even more fruit.’ Then Jesus went on to say in John 15:5 (CEV) I am the vine, and you are the branches. If you stay joined to me, and I stay joined to you, then you will produce lots of fruit. But you cannot do anything without me. It’s tempting when the road is smooth and the sun is shining to think you’re doing it all without God’s help. But of course, you’re not. Without Him we couldn’t do anything. Having our dreams tested helps us remember that.
Posted on: Wed, 02 Apr 2014 05:51:46 +0000
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