Wats up people? It’s your boy…velli! Its good to back ya’ll… (Even though I didn’t go anywhere). Sorry for the long break …alot has been happening lately…. A nigga has been so busy.
Well since its my first blog in 2009, its not too late to say Happy New Year….thank God for last year…. 2008 was a planting year, a year of investments…which was why it seemed like a stressful year for so many. The scriptures talk about “sowing in tears and reaping in joy”, so it wasn’t a bad year for me though. But 2009 would be a harvesting year for many, a year of fulfilled dreams or better still… the year of the manifestation of the children of God… if you know what I mean…just follow my lead (lol).
A dream can be described as a sequence of images that appear involuntarily to the mind of somebody who is sleeping (or awake in the case of a day dream), often a mixture of real and imaginary characters, places and events. It could also be defined as something hoped for, usually something difficult to attain or an idea that is impractical or unlikely ever to be realized at the time.
Morpheus, in Greek mythology was the god of dreams, the son of Hypnos, god of sleep. Morpheus formed the dreams that came to those asleep. He also represented human beings in dreams. The name Morpheus is derived from the Greek word for “shape” or “form” and was mentioned by famous Roman Poet Ovid in the 14th century.
You might be wondering why my emphasis on dreams, what is this uchevelli boy up to this time? Has he gone crazy… again? Well, you never know…. Strange things are happening in these days…they called it the end time.
My theme for the year 2009 is found in the book of Romans 8:18-22 (KJV), which says thus:
“For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestations of the sons of God
For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope
Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God”
Sorry for the digression, hope you don’t mind if I seek another translation for clearer understanding:
Let try NIV:
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.
The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons (children) of God to be revealed (manifested)
For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God
The year 2009 has a lot to do with the manifestations of the sons (and daughters) of God in their every endeavour….especially in areas they are not aware of. This year is a year of the manifestation of hidden potentials…abilities, gifts, characteristics, qualities and traits that have been neglected, ignored, hidden or buried for reasons you don’t know. As mere mortals, the highest we can achieve is based on the height, width or depth of our dreams…. which is the reason for the focus on dreams this year. Anything you have not achieved yet is still a dream until it is manifested physically.
Your hidden potentials are hidden in your dreams…for some of us; our dreams are so wild that we hardly believe in them…why?
Something tells me that in a not too distant future, I will be rich like Bill Gates…..is that possible? Who are you asking…me? Did I give you any dreams…..ask the Giver of dreams (God)…..and while you are at it….please give Him one good reason why your dreams shouldn’t come true?
Dreams are not mere fantasies if you believe in them. The scripture above(Romans 8:18-22) first talks about you being subjected to some form of hardship, to test your faith, then talks about the eager expectation of the children of God to manifest in diverse ways, which will come in form of their dreams being fulfilled. The fact that they are waiting for the manifestation means that it has not taken place yet, meaning that it will follow a due process until the appointed time for the physical manifestation to take place.
Finally, the last verse talks about the bondage coming to an end and the glorious liberty of the children of God being made manifest for all to see.
This scripture wants you to know that whatever you having been passing through is only temporary…it’s for a while…just hold on. Last year was the way it was because the Father wanted it that way, but this year is gonna be great because your manifestation will come in diverse ways…meaning that your upliftment this year will be dynamic in nature… its gonna even surprise you!
But all this things are tied to one condition……what is your dream? What is your vision? What are you doing to put yourself in a favourable position to actualize it? Are you in good standing with God? The only thing I can say this year is “Dare to Dream?”
2009 is a year when a lot of dreams will be fulfilled.
If you take a careful look at the parable of the Sower, (Matthew 13:18-23, Mark 4:14-20) it starts first by talking about the tussle for the seed, not the soil type. Don’t be distracted by the various soil types and the circumstances illustrated initially in the scripture because irrespective of their composition, they went through the same process…sowing…depositing.
The determining factor after the seed has been planted is… what happens to the seed? Does it grow to bear fruit? Jesus was particular about the only soil type that provided a conducive environment for the seed to grow and bear fruit, not the type of seed cos a dream is dream….irrespective of the dreamer. Some good soil types can also have thorns which will grow with the seeds that have been sown, but that does not mean that the soil is not good, it means that the environment is not conducive. It does not mean that the seeds won’t germinate and grow, but the fact is that …even if the seed eventually grows; the thorns will choke it and kill it. So in this scenario…we are not blaming the soil but the environment. It has to be conducive… the soil…the environment…every component plays a vital role in the success and growth of the seed.
If God deposits a seed, an idea or a dream (a seed) into your life, and you allow your problems, your sin, your unforgiveness to choke up that seed, or allow your unbelief or your past experiences to hinder your willingness to accept something new (thereby giving the seed a shallow background), then you belong to the other soil types that won’t allow that seed (or dream) to grow and bear fruit (manifest).
The Good soil is free of the hatred or scars of the past, willing to forgive and dynamic to accept changes….conducive for the germination of new ideas and dreams, meaning that it is open to more blessing from above. The secret to your success this year lies on this fact, because the manner of change that would take place this year would be confusing, and it will take the grace of God to really adapt.
Standing on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C, on 28th of August, 1963, when Martin Luther King jr delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech, one of the greatest speeches in World History… little did he know that someday in 2009, that Barak Obama, an African-American… will be become the 44th President of the United States of America (the 2nd Black President of the United States…that is after… Bill Clinton). What other examples do we need to illustrate the fact that dreams come true, and that our limitations lies in our inability to dream bigger and wilder than we are used to. If you can perceive it then you can achieve it….no doubt in my mind, only believe in God’s ability to make such dreams a reality.
The Bible talks about a young boy called Joseph, (Genesis 37:1-36, chapters 39 to 50) who got into trouble because he dared to dream and shared his dream with his brothers… his only crime was that he shared his dream…not with strangers…but his family…his own brothers. This year, be careful who you share your dreams with. You might think they are all on your side….but they might not be happy about your progress, and this is even a preamble compared to what God has packaged for you, because if they knew what God has planned for you, they would go bananas on your ass…. Some people would be looking at you…wondering why you are always smiling….despite all the drama you are going through. Well it’s not my fault; it’s not by my strength or by my righteousness but it’s by His grace…the Good Lord made it so. If God gives me a reason to smile…should I frown? What can they do about it? …and who said He hasn’t given you a reason to smile? You are still alive; aren’t you? Otherwise how would you be reading this garbage am writing? (some good garbage ha)
The lines of these popular songs go thus:
“God give me style, God give me grace,
God put a smile upon my face”
(Songs by 50 cent –“God give me style” and Cold Play - “God put a smile upon my face”). Funny enough, 50 cent is my favorite rapper and Cold Play is my favorite Rock band and both lines are found in both songs ironically).
Some people get disappointed that they dreamt they won a $1 million last night and woke not to find the money. Some dreams take decades to materialize, so you would have to carry these dreams and nurture them until the appointed time. Things don’t just happen, I don’t believe in luck or coincidence…No! But everything happens….at an appointed time… as planned or pre-arranged or pre-destined by God….at the appointed time…..ok? You don’t just bump into your destiny…you discover your destiny at the pre-appointed time.
The only lesson I learnt from Joseph was that he never gave up his dream… not for riches, problems, pleasures of the flesh or distractions of his environment. He was sold into slavery; he carried that damn dream with him to Egypt. When he got to Egypt, did he go straight to the palace of Pharaoh to take over as prime minister? No… he went through a process…subjected to diverse sufferings and training…call it false accusations if you like. He was always willing to help people around him, the Bible talks about God being with him anywhere he went… I didn’t hear him complaining or protesting… I didn’t see it in my Bible anyway …may be it’s in yours… (Just joking).
I am not supposed to be here… if you knew who I am… I don’t deserve this type of treatment… am in a bad mood because I just remembered how my own brothers betrayed me, I have been betrayed in the past, I was lied against…I can’t trust anyone again….after the horrible experience of my last divorce…I can never forgive that person, I cant love anyone again…. bla bla bla….
All these rubbish thoughts running through your mind like… cars on Lagos traffic will hinder your ability as a good soil to receive and nurture the seed God will deposit or has deposited in your life to grow and bear fruit.
“A conducive environment for good dreams and innovative ideas is peace of mind and a clear conscience towards… God and your fellow men”
This was what Joseph had towards his brothers, irrespective of what they had done to him in the past. This year is a time to hold fast to your dreams…because they will be manifested, that does not mean that trials will not come… even if they do, God will be there with you to see you through.
Dream BIG…because the time has finally come. When God told Abraham, the father of faith that he was going to be the “father of many nations” and that his descendants will be like the stars in the sky, or the sand on the sea shore, how do you think he saw it? With the eyes of his heart… in his dreams… because that type of blessing can only be conceived in your dreams before it can be manifested physically. You have to believe and have faith first for the dream to manifest and become a reality.
Newspaper reports reveal that 500,000 people lost their jobs in the month of January and about 300,000 lost their jobs last month (being February) in the United States alone…and its very likely that the trend will continue. It will take only the grace of God to survive in this turbulent times, but it is also a time for the Children of God to shine and manifest in their various endeavours especially those who are faithful to Him…are you?
As the global financial crisis begins to bite harder and harder, we as God’s children should not forget that something like this happened in the past, and it took Pharaoh’s dream and God’s anointing in the life of Joseph to reveal the solution to the crisis. Today, God will reveal ways and avenues for his sons and daughters to manifest without any hinderances (especially financial). The Grace of God is usually more abundant in times of crisis, He makes a way where there seems to be no way, makes a river in the desert and a pathway in the wilderness for those who call Him “Father”….are you one of them?
A dream is like a seed planted in the soil of your heart, which can only germinate if the soil is fertile and if the environment is conducive. Don’t choke up your dreams with evil thoughts of your past, wash your face and move on….but please don’t give up your dreams. 2009 is a year to forgive those who have wronged you, and move on with your life.
The Sower is going around throwing seeds on the earth; only the good soil with the conducive environment can be fruitful. Are you ready to receive the seed? It could be your turn tonight…are you ready for the task ahead? Welcome to 2009.
Keep your dreams alive…
Well, that’s all folks…thanks for dropping by… still your boy, velli…signing out.
