DREAMS OF GREATNESS Joseph had a dream, and when he told it to his brothers, they hated him all the more. He said to them, “Listen to this dream I had: We were binding sheaves of grain out in the field when suddenly my sheaf rose and stood upright, while your sheaves gathered around mine and bowed down to it.” His brothers said to him, “Do you intend to reign over us? Will you actually rule us?” And they hated him all the more because of his dream and what he had said. Then he had another dream, and he told it to his brothers. “Listen,” he said, “I had another dream, and this time the sun and moon and eleven stars were bowing down to me.” When he told his father as well as his brothers, his father rebuked him and said, “What is this dream you had? Will your mother and I and your brothers actually come and bow down to the ground before you?” His brothers were jealous of him, but his father kept the matter in mind. (Genesis 37:5-11 NIV) 1. Joseph- The Dreamer - Source of the Dream - Clarity of the Dream: He was going to be a ruler! His dream was specific! -My Quest... -What is your purpose in life? What is your dream? What is the source of your dream? -The Voice-but which voice? The Worlds or voice of the Shepherd. -You will never attain greatness until you develop clarity in this area!!! -if you do not know where you are going, any road will lead you there. -a clear dream is your pathway to greatness 2. Joseph Shares the Dream: Father & Brothers -Good or bad? What do you think? - Many do not share- afraid of being seen as proud - Afraid of what people may say should they fail - Afraid it will bring many enemies - Many dreams remain unfulfilled because they are not shared...if its just in my mind, I can change it when things become tough and rough 3. I challenge you: Share the dream - You will know your enemies...without a dream, nobody opposes you. No movement, no friction -Announce your dream loudly-you will do everything to ensure you fulfill it. -J.F. Kennedy: Ten Years from now, we will land on the moon and they did -Action: Announce Loudly what you dream to be: I want to be:...... -Visualization......Write it in a place you can see it every moment....... -Repeat it to yourself many times in the day -Research and talk about it with your friends 4. Obstacles to Josephs Dream -Overcoming the obstacles if a price you pay for your dream but keep on dreaming a). The hatred of the brothers but... b). The rebuke of the father but... (Sometimes our families are the greatest obstacles to the fulfillment of our dreams) c). Slavery but... d). Temptations to commit sin but... e). False accusations, character assassination-it hurts but... f). Undeserved imprisonment g) Greatest enemy or obstacle is oneself: We like blaming others ACTION: Reflect and honestly write down all the obstacles that you see have the potential of preventing you from attaining your dream. - Look at your home.... -Look at your school... -Look at your friends.... -Look at your circumstances.... -Look at yourself, your feelings (Write it all out, you will have a realistic picture of the stepping stones to greatness -But dont be discouraged! Keep on dreaming! 5. Josephs Secret of Victory a). Gods presence in Josephs life b). Hard work regardless of the task at hand c). His willingness to serve and help others. When you help others get what they want, you will always get what you want. Dennis Kimbro d). His decision to forgive all those who had wronged him. (Do not be an accountant, historian or an archaeologist of what has passed. Do not hold grudges) e). Not allowing wrong company to influence him (Mrs. Potiphar) f). . Mastery of himself- never blame anybody or anything for your failures. Take responsibility for yourself. Do not give any excuses. g). Kept his dream alive regardless of the circumstances. To Achieve my dreams of Greatness, I am deciding! a). I will always put God first In my life. b). I will put all my efforts and energy in everything I will do. c. I will strive to serve others and not be served. d. I will forgive others as God has forgiven me. e. I will be very careful in choosing my friends because my friends determine my future. f. I will surrender myself to the Spirit of God to give me self mastery. I will take responsibility for my life and stop giving any excuses for my failure. g). I will keep on dreaming regardless of what I go through. h). I will not allow any obstacle in life to stop me. Instead, obstacles will become my stepping stones to greatness! I). I will explore my self-imposed limitations and change my mental paradigm and edit my self-limiting language: -I will not think outside the box but without the box -The sky will not be my limit but my stepping stone. j). I will prepare myself and develop all the skills I need to fulfill my dream and wait upon The Lord to lead me to my dream in His own time and in His own style! God has a flair for class when He fulfills His dream in your life. -When God has leads you to your dream-He does it in a way that leaves His footprints and His signature all over the dream! 6. The Fulfillment of the Dream - Josephs Narrative: From Prison to Palace. From prisoner to Prime Minister within a few hours. -Your narrative: By the grace of God, I will move from mediocrity to greatness! Philippians 4:13.
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