In the Old Testament of the Bible, someone was made to live
the dreams of others. The person was David who later became the King of Israel.
Let us read from the Bible...1 Sam 17:38-39
38 Then Saul dressed David in his own tunic. He put a coat
of armour on him and a bronze helmet on his head. 39 David fastened on his
sword over the tunic and tried walking around, because he was not used to them
(NIV).
After David with all boldness coming forward to defend the
people of Israel against the Philistines particularly the giant called Goliath,
he knew God was on his side. The interesting thing happened in verse 38 where
he was made to dress like a soldier as an army man but David realised that he
cannot use such an armour. Though we might not be part of the army of Israel or
fighting any ‘Philistine’ but it seems we have become ‘David’ going to fight a ‘giant
man’ where we are made to dress like a soldier. ‘David’ here refers to us and
the ‘giant man’ is life. ‘Samuel’ also here refers to those who want us to live
their dreams.
Most of us when we get to a stage where critical decisions
about our lives are to be made, some people try to assist us but upon
releasing, we are leaving their dreams. Looking at the situation of David from
the verse we just read, tells us that no matter what people will force us to
live their dreams. Often it happens with our close relatives particularly parents.
Note something, I am not against parents.
It is often
experienced in academia. When it comes to programs and courses to read in
senior high schools and colleges, people dictate them for us.
I am trying to point to the point that, when it comes to
such, it should be discussed and the best option will be chosen. In the
multitude of counsellors, there is liberty.
David after being dressed as a military man released that he
cannot fight using such an armour. He quickly undressed to able to face what
was ahead of him. Don’t let someone live your dream or live someone’s dream.
Make your dream come true by living your dream.
Living someone else is a burden. Live the God-given kind of
dream.
#Your dream is possible.
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