This piece is dedicated to all
Christians whose faith remains steadfast in God the maker of destiny.
Introduction
Spiritually dreams and visions have
different interpretations. Dreams in the bible can only be received when a
person is asleep while vision is received when someone is awake and assumed to
be in the spirit. In the context of this article dreams and visions are
synonymous; it is an ambition for an individual or organization. Ask a child of
age five, he will tell you I am aspiring to be medical doctor, lawyer,
accountant etc. That is his dream. Every human being created in the likeness of
God has got a dream which must be in tandem with our destiny.
Dreams
It is the picture of the future. To
dream is to have a vision, an act of foresightedness by an individual or
organization. Fulfilling our dreams in this wicked world is possible when we
understand and tap into God’s purpose and direction for our lives.
Destiny
Webster dictionary defines destiny as
a predetermined or inevitable course of events that is beyond human
comprehension. Jeremiah 29:11 – God’s
plan for us is to give us an expected end. We all must understand that, before
we were born, God has wired us with unique gifts, desires and drives to play a
particular role in history – one that is peculiar to us only. Chasing after
affluence, pleasure and immoral acts will debar God’s purpose for us. It could
delay or even mar our destiny. Achieving God’s chosen destiny for our lives
requires our cooperation with the Almighty Creator. Seek ye first the Kingdom of God, and all other things shall be added
unto you. Leave the things of this world.
Achieving
your dreams and fulfilling our destiny; Parameters to consider
Distance yourself away from sin:
1 John 3:4 defines sin as transgression
of the law of God or rebellion against God (Deuteronomy 9:7). God hate sinners, he will not associate himself
with the unrepentant heart. The comforter, the Holy Spirit will not mediate on
our behalf if we grow daily in sin. Brethren strive to be righteous, an
incarnate of Jesus Christ. It is the first step in achieving your dreams and
destiny.
Be thankful and prayerful:
First learn to be indebted to God by praising him.A grateful and thanksgiving
heart in prayers will have more cause to be grateful. A prayer less life is an
unfruitful life. If as powerful as Jesus Christ was he subjected himself to
prayers by seeking God’s direction and intervention (Luke 11:1). How much more we humans that are mere mortals created
from dust. Make prayer a routine in your life. If we pray according to God’s
will, we cannot go wrong or fall amiss.
Faith:
Hebrews 11:1 describes faith as
substance of things hoped for, evidence of things not seen. Prayer and
thanksgivings is worthless without faith. Most men who fulfilled their destiny
in bible were men of strong faith. Take your dreams to the next level by
believing in God. (Hebrews 6:1) – He
is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Hard work:
Don’t just accept easy task, set the challenges and let God help you through.
Ordinary people do ordinary things, extra ordinary people don’t settle for less
but what we all have described as impossible, they set their minds on it and do
the unthinkable. As Christians strive to be a visionary, second to none.
Divine favor:
Being favored, means to be regarded or treated with special advantages. God
only blesses and favor the righteous (Psalm
5:12). Divine favor is a special privilege from God designed for those
walking on the true path of salvation. You need that divine favor from God to
excel in your chosen dream.
Finally equilibrium must exist between
your dreams and destiny to make headway in life. Your family could be a team of
learned fellows who have been successful but your own destiny might to be an
engineer or even a pastor called for the work of God. Whatever your desires and
ambition may be, learn to be vigilant and watchful in the spirit. Let God
decide for you. You never can tell how God will minister to you in fulfilling
his purpose for your life. He is a God of suprises that will never share his
glory with anyone.
References
1.
The HOLY BIBLE (KJV).
2.
What is the difference between dreams
and visions in bible by Pastor Jack Wellman of Mulvane brethren church, Kansas.
Sept 13th, 2014.
3.
The Significance of vision and mission
development for enterprises in Slovak republic by Z .Papulova, Journal of
Economics, Business and Management, Vol 2, No.1 Feb, 2014.
4.
Foothills community church; Embracing
our destiny – “understanding our biblical destiny” Part 1.
5.
“Your destiny, your choice” by Rick
Warren. May 21st, 2014.
6.
Principles that attracts divine favor
by Testimony center ministries, Togo.
Babafemi
Samuel (princefm@live.com)
Teacher, web programmer and writer.
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