Muse: Fragile Dreams

Read almost the entire story of Joseph (in Book of Genesis) in one seating today.

I was captivated afresh by the tale of a man whose life painted a portrait of God's sovereignty. Joseph's life often spoke to me on waiting faithfully when time seems to draw to a painful standstill - and it still does in many ways. However, our focus shouldn't be merely Joseph, but ultimately... God. We see how determined Joseph's acknowledgement was toward the end: "It was God who sent me..." (Gen 45:5,7,8) and as for his well-known speech to his fearful brothers in Genesis 50, he stressed that God's purposes could never be thwarted (Gen 50:20). God who called Joseph as a dreamy boy had orchestrated the events of his youth and later, of adulthood - that his brothers' pit of revenge, Potiphar, prison and Pharaoh were paved into footsteps which led Joseph well into the centre of God's purpose... and thus, his destiny. Joseph walked with God - and he was certainly faithful. But more importantly, God walked with Joseph, and He was sovereign. No, not only sovereign but also good and gracious. Wherever Joseph ended up or whatever he put his hand to do, God blessed Him - and such blessings overflowed to even his captors, Egyptian authorities, Egypt and last but not least, Joseph's very own brothers who had wronged him. There was also forgiveness for the brothers on Joseph's part - but it was ultimately God's forgiveness for those who had unknowingly opposed His plans, as it was for the Apostle Paul in the New Testament. I love the fact they were comforted in the end (Gen 50:21) - not merely by Joseph's kindness but God's, because God was behind it all.

Indeed, God makes all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose (Rom 8:28).

We dream fragile dreams. Dreams that are easily threatened, shattered or put to death.

But I desire to dream God's dreams for the Kingdom... because, regardless of how fragile they may be, God will yet bring such dreams to pass. I would dearly love to taste the sweetness of a fragile dream come true. And as much as I wish that my self-centred dreams would materialise (haha), I know that a good dream is all about God. A good dream anticipates God's glory.

So let me dream good dreams, God.

Here's Hisaishi's poignant piece - Fragile Dream - for your listening pleasure.