It may take time

"Until the time came to fulfill his dreams, the LORD tested Joseph's character." Psalm 105:19

Shane Sunderman, a Children's Pastor from Lincoln, Nebraska, became the first person to ever complete the 200k distance of the 36 Hours of Jack trail run Sunday afternoon when he crossed the finish line in 32 hours, 2 minutes and 9 seconds. He later said, "The challenge of going a distance I had never done before has always excited me. I trained for 24 months for the race. Why was I doing this race? For Him... so I could bring Him glory by my attitude and effort. It was an unbelievable feeling when I crossed the finish line." 

And you know, when God gives us a dream it may take days, months or even years until we see it come to pass as well. Consider Joseph. When he was a young man, he had a dream that his brothers would bow down to him. He then had another dream that his father and mother would also bow down. This infuriated his brothers so much that they arranged for Joseph to be sold into slavery. Joseph then endured nearly 14 years of testing "until the time came" for the Lord to "fulfill his dreams." But this is the exact thing God does to ensure that we are ready. He tests our character to make certain we are prepared to handle the calling and steward the dream well. And you can be sure that the greater the dream is, the greater the test will be.

So if God has put a dream on your heart today, hold tightly to it my friend. Don't let it get away. It may take time, perseverance and hard work to achieve it but you can be sure it will be worth it in the end. 

Heavenly Father, thank You for the reminder that serving you wholeheartedly will take everything we have and then some. May we strive to use our gifts and talents to  attempt amazing things for your Name that you might be glorified and others might come to know you by our efforts. Oh Lord, may the testing of our character give us the strength, steadfastness, grit and patience we will need to fulfill those dreams You have placed on our hearts. It's in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen. 

Happy Running!!!

Til the day I die - Toby Mac

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