“……. For as soon as Zion travailed, she brought forth her children. Shall I bring to the time of birth, and not cause delivery? Says the Lord” (Isaiah 66:8-9).
Dreams are desirable occurrences of the future. It can come by association (Proverbs 27:17), divine revelation (Genesis 37:5-10), observation (Elisha dreamt of a glorious future by observing Elijah), prophecy, study and meditating on the Word, burden for a desired outcome, etc
There are three main stages dreams pass through before they become manifestations:
Conception: As it is in the natural, so it is in the spriritual. For conception to take place in the natural, a seed must be planted in the womb of a woman. The word of God is called an incorruptible seed (1 Peter 1:23); it cannot be destroyed nor contaminated. The Bible is not just a moral book, it is also a dream book containing several dream seeds. An intimate and consistent relationship with the Word of God will make a dreamer out of anyone, anyday and anytime. When the word of God (seed) connects with the egg (faith) in our spiritual wombs, a conception takes place (Hebrews 4:2). Every time someone is fascinated by a particular promise in the Bible, and claims it in faith, he or she is conceiving a divine idea.
Maturation: After a woman conceives, the baby begins to develop in her womb, major changes occur in her body which automatically calls for life adjustments. If she had been involved with destructive habits, she is advised to stop such. If she had been a lean eater prior, her body begins to ask for more food, etc. In like manner, divine dreams call for adjustments in the life of the carrier so as to avoid a miscarriage. Also, the baby becomes the life and existence of the potential mother, her life now centers on the pregnancy. A compelling dream literally takes over the life of the carrier; his waking and sleeping moments, his conversations, associations, etc now has to do with what he/she is carrying. David had this compelling desire to dwell in the house of the Lord always and that became the center of his existence (Psalm 27:4). What adjustments have you made or are you making to ensure smooth delivery of your dreams? How regularly do you consider your dreams?
Delivery: This happens when the pregnancy has been carried to full term. Any attempt to deliver the baby before time threatens it and comes with consequences. Many who have attempted to birth their dreams before time have suffered grave consequences; many marriages don’t last because they were consummated too soon and there was not enough time in the courtship period for the couple to know themselves. When the fullness of time comes for a baby to be born, natural processes occur that begins to push the baby out. The dream must be processed and brought to maturity before delivery takes place. Also, it is true that no labor, no delivery (Isaiah 66:8). The pain of labor usually results in the joy of delivery. Prayer, discipline, hard work, perseverance, and patience are just examples of the labor we have to endure before bringing forth. God asked Isaiah, “Shall I bring to the time of birth, and not cause delivery?” The sure gynecologist who ensures and guarantees a smooth delivery when the conditions are right is the Almighty Himself.
Conclusion: What are you carrying that will benefit the world and your community? The dream can be realized and is a possibility. As it is in the positive, so also it is in the negative. You shall not bring forth for sorrow in Jesus name (Isaiah 65:23).
Have a blessed new month.
Ade(Gboyega) ESAN
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