When Dreams Come True

“It is pleasant to see dreams come true, but fools refuse to turn from evil to attain them.” Proverbs 13:19 NLT

In a story titled “Pittsburgh-area runner wins women's Hakuna Matata 10-Miler at Walt Disney World” published Sunday it was reported that Mars, Pa. native Emily Hensel (1:05:26) beat her time from last year to be the first woman to cross the finish line again. She narrowly defeated Orlando-area runner Kelly Stoll, who finished just 28 seconds behind her, and Jennifer Masamitsu of Denver, Colorado (1:06:46). "It's like a dream come true,'' Hensel said after the race. "I absolutely love running. I love Disney. I love coming here with my family. And they were all hoping I would cross first since we came down here, so it just feels amazing that I was able to do it two years in a row.''

And you know, when it comes to dreams coming true, King Solomon wisely said that “it is pleasant” when our desires are fulfilled – especially when we “see our dreams come true” as a result of hard work, discipline, and sacrifice. To the one who walks with Christ, this brings life satisfaction. On the flip side, Solomon was clear that the fool, or one who rejects Jesus, will “refuse to turn from evil” and so will never attain or see the sweetness of a fulfilled desire. George Waltke explained it this way, “A person’s life depends on finding his drives and appetites satisfied. The frustrated fool goes from failure to failure, but the gratified righteous go from strength to strength.” 

So knowing that living a full and satisfied life comes only from a right relationship with Jesus, seek Him above all else my friend. By doing so, you’ll find that your dreams and aspirations are to do those things that bring Him glory and that will fill your heart to the brim with happiness. 

Heavenly Father, thank You for reminding us that only those things we do for You will ever bring us true satisfaction in this life. Help us to align our will with yours Lord so we would seek after “pleasant” and pure things. It’s in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen. 

Happy Running!