A Greater Dream

Sometimes I wish the Bible said things like, “When you get stressed, just book that dream vacation for yourself!” Or, perhaps, “Take a break, dear one.  The afternoon is yours to do with what you desire.  Leave the necessary duties behind and go get a latte and pedicure!”  While we do take breaks in our schedules for personal pleasure to “get away from it all,” these moments of refreshment often appeal to our flesh and are temporary delights at best.  There’s a greater depth of character that God desires to build into our hearts when we need refreshing and calm, one that leaps to believe Truth, instead of jumps to desire ease and comfort. 

When we think we need (or can’t live without) something that will bring us calm pleasure, we shouldn’t quickly brush by Truth.  Applied Truth IS renewal to the soul and brings eternal peace, the ultimate rejuvenation.  The Word, God breathed, holy, living, and relative to our days is perfect in every way.  It is a rock to cling to in perilous times, a breath of fresh air to the regular routine of a day.  It is the faithful comfort that embraces your heart when faced with devastating circumstances.  It is wisdom, knowledge, and understanding when questions arise and no answers can be found.  It is the calm in the midst of stress and struggle.  God’s Word is life.

Perfect peace, a good work in us, fear challenged, trust strengthened, hope engaged, riches received, great power demonstrated, faithful love poured out . . . these are ours should we “Be still, and know that [He is] God . . .” (Psalm 46:10)

Sitting on the beach of a Hawaiian island sipping an iced latte, sounds like heaven to me!  But, where would I be without God’s Truth?  Where would I be without his recognizable presence throughout my days?  Take a dream vacation of rest!  Spend time taking in the Truth of God’s Word.  The promise is that true rest will be attainable and earthly desire will seem to fade into the sunset.  Live for the greater dream . . . peace eternal.