Some people are realists … they look at things as they are. For the realist, things tend to be “black and white” and the assumption is that things and people basically stay the same. If a realist isn’t careful, he will soon find that he has become cynical and/or pessimistic.
On the other hand, others are dreamers. Dreamers take a look at the way things are, but imagine a better future. When it’s within their power, they begin to take action to make that future happen. They embrace change and are innovators. But, if dreamers aren’t careful, they can end up with their heads in the clouds and have a hard time dealing with the way things are.
Truth be told, we live in the balance between “what is” and “what can be.” We need to be realistic, recognizing the way things are and the challenges we face. But, we also need to dream a bit, and consider what could be. If we don’t, we will constantly be discouraged. As Christians, we must never lose hope! Jesus, speaking of the difficulty for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God, said, "...With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." (Mt. 19:26)
As Christians, then, I think that we are supposed to be realistic dreamers. We need to consider the way things are with an eye toward what can be. We live and serve in a broken world and have our limitations. However, “with God all things are possible.” After all, he continues to take unworthy people, like (insert your name here), who deserve eternal judgment and calls them His children, when they receive Him as Lord and Savior. God definitely has an eye for what can be: For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. (Jer. 29:11)
This week, I invite you to do some dreaming … look at the people around you and our church with an eye for what can be. Now, take that to the Lord in prayer, and see what He can do!
In His grip,
Pastor Decker
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