Daydream Believer

So, God's been teaching me about believing, right?  Believing that He has the power to do anything we ask of Him & to work His will through us. 

I want to know *now* whether I'm going to get this job I want or not.  I'm tired of this waiting game that seems to be my life.  The other night when I was praying about it, I felt that I needed a little "pick me up."  Not that I don't believe that He can do it, & not that I don't believe with all my heart that He is calling me to this place, but I just needed some reassurance.  Apparently, not only do I need to believe, but I need to learn to trust that He has it all under control.

I was praying this prayer right before I went to sleep Saturday night.  When I woke up Sunday morning, I remembered my dream very vividly; I'd gotten the job.  Some serious excitement ensued in my dream.  I thought "well ok, God...thanks for that reassurance." 

Then a verse popped into my head, Joel 2:28. 

And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people.  Your sons & daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions.

I thought that ironic for two reasons. 

#1. It's from Joel.  JOEL.  How many people even knew that was a book of the Bible?  I only know the verse because it was the theme verse of a camp I worked at several summers ago.

#2. It's about dreams/visions...but is that just coincidence that I just had this dream?

Later on Sunday I had a baccalaureate service to attend.  I was waiting in line at the bathroom while at the church & looked to my left to see a frame on the wall...with the verse Joel 2:28.  Odd, I thought.

Not remembering what the context was in Joel of all places, I went back to read the passage that night.  And I've read it several times since then.  From what I can gather, the book is a warning to Judah about coming judgment, urging them to repent & accept God's restoration.  I know there's a reason that all of this is there, but what it has to do with me & my life right now, I'm not real sure...

However, I got this...

The Lord will reply to them: "I am sending you grain, new wine & oil, enough to satisfy you fully... (Joel 2:19)

Be not afraid, O land; be glad & rejoice.  Surely the Lord has done great things. (Joel 2:21)

You will have plenty to eat, until you are full, & you will praise the name of the Lord your God, who has worked wonders for you...Then you will know that I am in Israel, that I am the Lord your God & there is no other... (Joel 2:26-27)

So maybe God just drew me to this passage to show me that time & again, He has come to the rescue of His people & saved them from destruction.  He has provided for all of their needs, & they have rejoiced in Him doing so. 

And I am His people. 

He will no doubt provide for me.

I might not get the job that I want & believe He wants for me.

But I might.

Either way, He is my Provider.

I will not take my love away

When praises cease & seasons change

While the whole world turns away

I will not take my love away

I will not leave you all alone

When striving leads you far from home

And there's no yield for what you've sown

I will not leave you all alone

I will give you what you need

In plenty or in poverty

Forever, always, look to Me

And I will give you what you need

I will not take my love away

{I Will Not Take My Love Away by Matt Werz}