Pursuing Your Dream Despite Opposition
"They saw him from afar, and before he came near to them they conspired against him to kill him. They said to one another, ‘Here comes this dreamer.’" - Genesis 37:18-19
When God makes your dreams clear and calls you to a specific purpose, it’s natural to feel excited and motivated. You might assume everyone around you will share that excitement and cheer you on. But as the story of Joseph and his brothers reminds us, not everyone will be happy for you when God reveals His plans for your life.
Joseph was given a dream from God, one that showed him a future where he would rise to a place of great influence. But when he shared that dream with his brothers, they didn’t celebrate.
In fact, they were so jealous and angry that they plotted to get rid of him. Instead of seeing the potential in Joseph’s dream, they saw a threat. His brothers’ opposition was fierce, and they did everything in their power to sabotage his future.
The truth is, when God calls you to something big, not everyone will be happy about it. Some people may doubt your dream, question your motives, or even hope for your failure. You might face jealousy, criticism, and resistance, sometimes from people you least expect. But don’t let that stop you from pursuing what God has called you to do.
Just because others don’t understand or support your dream doesn’t mean it’s not from God. Joseph’s journey was filled with setbacks—betrayal, slavery, false accusations, and imprisonment. But none of those obstacles could stop God’s plan for his life. In the end, Joseph’s dream was fulfilled, and he was used by God to save many lives, including the very brothers who tried to destroy him.
You, too, might face people who try to oppose you, question your purpose, or undermine your efforts. But remember, if God has given you a dream, it’s not dependent on the approval or validation of others. What matters is your obedience to God and your determination to follow the path He’s laid out for you. Don’t let the voices of doubt or jealousy distract you from the work God has called you to do.
There will always be people who don’t believe in your dream. But just as Joseph’s story shows, no amount of opposition can stop what God has planned for your life. Stay faithful, trust in His timing, and keep moving forward, no matter what others say or do. God’s purpose for you will prevail, and when it does, even those who doubted you will see His hand at work.
When God makes your dreams clear and calls you to a specific purpose, it’s natural to feel excited and motivated. You might assume everyone around you will share that excitement and cheer you on. But as the story of Joseph and his brothers reminds us, not everyone will be happy for you when God reveals His plans for your life.
Joseph was given a dream from God, one that showed him a future where he would rise to a place of great influence. But when he shared that dream with his brothers, they didn’t celebrate.
In fact, they were so jealous and angry that they plotted to get rid of him. Instead of seeing the potential in Joseph’s dream, they saw a threat. His brothers’ opposition was fierce, and they did everything in their power to sabotage his future.
The truth is, when God calls you to something big, not everyone will be happy about it. Some people may doubt your dream, question your motives, or even hope for your failure. You might face jealousy, criticism, and resistance, sometimes from people you least expect. But don’t let that stop you from pursuing what God has called you to do.
Just because others don’t understand or support your dream doesn’t mean it’s not from God. Joseph’s journey was filled with setbacks—betrayal, slavery, false accusations, and imprisonment. But none of those obstacles could stop God’s plan for his life. In the end, Joseph’s dream was fulfilled, and he was used by God to save many lives, including the very brothers who tried to destroy him.
You, too, might face people who try to oppose you, question your purpose, or undermine your efforts. But remember, if God has given you a dream, it’s not dependent on the approval or validation of others. What matters is your obedience to God and your determination to follow the path He’s laid out for you. Don’t let the voices of doubt or jealousy distract you from the work God has called you to do.
There will always be people who don’t believe in your dream. But just as Joseph’s story shows, no amount of opposition can stop what God has planned for your life. Stay faithful, trust in His timing, and keep moving forward, no matter what others say or do. God’s purpose for you will prevail, and when it does, even those who doubted you will see His hand at work.
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I remember Pastor Emmitt sharing his dream to start CBC - patterned after Matthew 9:35-38. Then, his vision in 2015 after his sabbatical - to see a world-wide growth of CBC over the next 25 years (from 1 House to 1,000 rooms as part of a Mansion).
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nWell, almost 10 years later, this dream is being fulfilled as our membership grows and this vision has begun to take root!!! Looking forward to serving and using my talents for his glory as he calls us to complete CBC Vision 2040. Then, imagine from 1,000 to 1,000,000 with many Mansions. ONE FAMILY, United. Let's STAY READY and KEEP GOING.
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n"As One is in Unity, so is Unity in Community, so WE BECOME ONE!!!" John 17 and Acts 4 in Action.