And it shall come to pass . . . Your young men shall see visions, your old men shall dream dreams. (Acts 2:17)
Devotional
We are never too young to receive a godly vision nor are we ever too old to have godly dreams. Show me a young man or woman without vision and I will show you a person without hope. Show me an old man or woman without a dream and I will show you a person already dead. A vision is that which you see in your mind’s eye and hold dear to your heart without ever having experienced it or seen it. A dream is the fruit of an obedient life; it is that which is known and understood. Both can be brought to fruition by obedience, faithfulness and patience. If you are young, seek a godly vision. If you are old, never stop dreaming. Write out your vision and speak forth your dreams. Stay focused on the vision and hold tightly to your dream. Remember that God gives visions and uses dreamers.
Thought For The Night
“There is an eagle in me that wants to soar, and there is a hippopotamus in me that wants to wallow in the mud.” Carl Sandburg (1878–1967), author and poet.
Evening Text
Acts 2:17: “And it shall come to pass… your young men shall see visions, your old men shall dream dreams.”
Looking for Answers
Do all dreams and visions come from God?
Do the principalities of darkness have dreams and visions?
Do you have any?
Evening Study Guide
Defining: “Vision”: Seeing without necessarily having sight. “Dreams”: Having desires without necessarily having the innate ability to accomplish them.
Referencing: “Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams,” Daniel 1:17.
Applying: Are you young in heart, seek God’s vision. Are you filled with years of days, hold on to godly dreams.