Monday, October 27, 2008

Fulfill your Dream

Acts 20:24
"However , I consider my life worth nothing to me , if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me - the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace."

You must have a dream. And if you dream , dream big! Like Apostle Paul , when he was still alive , he wanted to fulfill and finish his calling as an apostle of Christ and testify the Gospel to all the people of the earth until the last breath of his life. (Colossians 1:6 , Mark 16:15 )

Paul fought for his dream to fulfill it.He was not hindered by obstacles and persecutions of the enemy. He was not ashamed of his dream. He said in Romans 1:16 , " I am not ashamed of the gospel because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes..."

Paul reached his dream and received his reward.He died preaching the Gospel of Christ .He became one of the greatest apostles of all time. God used him mightily , effectively. He led many souls to the Lord and encouraged many to serve God.

Like Paul , if you know in your heart that your dream is really God's will , then , fight for it.Don't be ashamed of it. Do not allow anybody to steal it from you. Do not be hindered by any obstacle and persecutions of the enemy. Maybe , at this point in your life , you are discouraged and no longer want to pursue your dream. But , I say to you right now , Rise up! Shake yourself and begin again to fulfill your dream. Forgive yourself. Forgive others ,too. Let God and the proper authorities take revenge for you. Forget all your past failures. Any phobia or traumatic experiences you have had , surrender it to God.

God will make a way. He will do great things in your life beginning this day.
Isaiah 43:18-19 - " Forget the former things ; do not dwell on the past. See , Iam doing a new thing! Now , it springs up ; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desrt and streams in the wasteland."

You have to believe it. God has a wonderful plan for your life.
Jeremiah 29:11 - "For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord , plans to prosper you and not to harm you , plans to give you a hope and a future."

God is so powerful. He has the ability to fulfill your dream and bring you to your destiny.
Ephesians 3:20 - "Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine according to his power that is at work within us."

Always pray to God to anoint you and to anoint your dream.Let God bless your life and all your plans.
Proverbs 16:1-3 - "To man belong the plans of the heart, but from the Lord comes the reply of the tongue. All a man's ways seem innocent to him, but motives are weighed by the Lord. Commit to the Lord whatever you do and your plans will succeed."

Work hard to achieve your dream. Paul said in 2 Corintians 11:3 that , he "worked much harder."

Remember , the Lord blesses the people who are industrious.
Proverbs 10:4 - "Lazy man makes a man poor , but diligent hands bring wealth."

Be single minded. Focus your eyes and heart on your dream. Don't be side tracked.If ever you get wayward , return immediately to your dream.
Philippians 3:12-14 - "Not that I have already obtained all this , or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers , I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do : Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead. I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus."

Once in a while , check your dream. What are the things that you have already accomplished? What more would you want to accomplish to reach your dream?

Lastly , accept Jesus now as your Lord and Savior. Surrender your life to Him. Repent and renounce all your sins. Serve Him now and give your best to Him.

2 Corinthians 6:2 - "For he says , I tell you , now is the time of God's favor. Now is the day of salvation."

Ecclesiastes 9:10
"Whatever your hand finds to do , do it with all your might , for in the grave where you are going , there is neither working nor planning nor wisdom."