by Tamela Greenwell

Created on: May 23, 2009   Last Updated: May 25, 2009

Dare to Dream

You know what? I have come to the conclusion that I will never find total comfort and security in this world. I have always known that, but at times I still find myself striving to be comforted and secure while I am here. I have said this before and will say it again because it is straight out of the Word of God. " This world is not my home, I'm just a stranger in this land and I'm just passing through," I know that I don't belong here, so why do I at times try to make it a secure and comfortable dwelling place for myself?

The Bible says that we are to be content in whatever state we are in. Even though life can be tough and bring a lot of discomfort as well as disappointments I have concluded that the one who has the tenacity to remain content despite the circumstances is someone who has realized that this world is not their home and they are a stranger in this land thus they continue moving onward because they see the finish line and every now and again they will get a glimpse of their home which awaits them. They like others desire comfort and security as well, but they know it is not here but just ahead of them, thus they continue moving forward and homeward. Their eyes are fixed on the prize they have set their face like a flint. Come what may it doesn't matter to them they know that they will reach their true home one day and this is their mission and goal in life.



They have realized that this world is not meant for them to settle down in and get all comfy and cozy. You won't ever here them say: "aww.. this is life, I have attained and it can't get any better than this, I got my nice house, food galore, all the luxuries of life, all the toys a person would ever want, now I am just going to settle in and relax and enjoy this world and all the stuff it has to offer." Nope.. you will never hear them say that because they know that what this world has to offer them is nothing compared to their eternal home. They will not settle and be limited to the meager livings and riches of this world. They know that what the world has offered is nothing in comparison to what God is offering them. God has called them to the higher things. He has dared them to dream and to dream bigger and for the greater blessing, and this is exactly what they intend to do for they know that their "Eyes have not seen and their ears have yet to hear what God has prepared for them who love Him." They haven't seen the total picture yet but every now and again they get a glimpse and it propels them onward and forward!



This world is lacking greatly it is a deficient existence compared to our heavenly home that awaits us. I will not settle for second best and I hope you don't either. Don't be like the rich man in the Bible who said to himself in Luke 12:19-21: 19 And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry. 20 But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided? 21 So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.



God is daring you to dream beyond this world and begin moving onward and forward, the journey might seem long but don't give up you will reach your destination and the reward will be worth it!

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