God Is Doing Something Big

Imagine being Joseph and having dreams about the future.  One dream is about the cosmos bowing down to you, while the other dream is about grain falling at your feet in honor (why grain anyway?).  As you sit there pondering whether or not last night's vision was a gift from God, or whether it was the result of a bad tuna sandwich eaten right before bed, you realize that this is the kind of vision that changes everything.  Definitely, this is not the kind of dream to keep a secret. So, you share that dream.

Guess what?  Nobody gets it.  No one understands.  Before long, everyone thinks you are weird and wants to toss you in a hole to teach you a lesson.  In Joseph's case, they did just that!  So, as Joseph sits there pondering his dream (and the reality of his situation), just imagine the prayer that he prays.  "God, where are you leading me to next?  Don't you have a plan for me?"

The thing is, God does have a plan for Joseph.  A great plan filled with lots of good blessings.  But first, come the trials.  Still, looking back on it, Joseph might not get rid of the trials.  After all, this is an adventure we are talking about!  Joseph's cross cultural adventure far away from family is just beginning.  All of the parts, both good and bad make up that great adventure.  Still, God is doing something big in Joseph's life.  Joseph just isn't sure what yet.

- Chris Johnson (Aim Alum, Scotland 95)