After completing my undergrad Bible studies in Africa, I left for the “Institute of Practical Ministry” certification in Dallas, TX. However, when I arrived, I noticed they also offered a graduate program (through Oklahoma Christian USA). Unfortunately, my undergrad studies were not recognized as a BA degree and so I was not allowed to start the MA program. But I had a dream of doing everything at the same time. What made this even more impossible was that I did not have the finances nor the time. But I did have the dream. When the director of the program heard what I wanted to do, he told me it was impossible. Because I was not listening, he suggested they send this crazy African back to Africa. It was during those days that I found out the value of a big crazy dream.

Joseph was also a “dreamer.” On several occasions he gets told what to do through a dream. As a result, Joseph does not divorce Mary, instead he obeys God’s voice at every turn. I believe Joseph was successful in life because he not only had the big crazy dreams, but he also obeyed God without any hesitation. For instance, if your fiancé told you that she was pregnant from the Holy Spirit would you have believed her or would you have thought she was gaslighting you?

Friend you never have to fear those big crazy dreams if you obey God’s will and not your wants.