SERMON NOTES WITH APPLICATION - "KEEP DREAMING" PT II - GENESIS 37:5-11; 47:11-12

Series: Lord, I Want To See

“KEEP DREAMING” PT II

Text: Genesis 37:5–11; 47:11–12 (KJV)

Theme: Hidden Manna

Follows: Keep Dreaming PT I

🌅 CENTRAL IDEA:

Joseph’s story reminds us that dreams are not just for sleep — they’re for sight.They help us see past what is into what shall become.Dreaming is not about fantasy; it’s about faith that sees ahead of schedule.

Even when misunderstood, rejected, or delayed, God-given dreams don’t die — they develop.So when life gets hard or people doubt your vision — keep dreaming.

POINT 1: DREAMING IS DESIGNED TO DISRUPT YOUR REALITY (v. 5)

“And Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told it his brethren: and they hated him yet the more.”

Meaning:

When God gives you a dream, it will disturb your comfort zone. Dreams are divine disruptions — they shake you out of “what is” to prepare you for “what’s next.”

Joseph’s dream made his brothers uncomfortable because it represented change — and change always disturbs those who are content with the current reality.

For Believers:

Sometimes your dream won’t be celebrated — it’ll be resisted. But don’t stop dreaming just because people can’t handle what God showed you.

For Seekers:

Your dreams may be the way God is trying to awaken something greater in you. Even if you don’t understand it fully yet, pay attention to what stirs your heart.

Practical Application:

• Don’t be afraid of divine disruption — it’s a sign that God is working.

• Stop apologizing for seeing bigger; small minds can’t contain big vision.

• Write your dream down — naming it helps nurture it.

🪞 Reflection: The dream that disturbs your sleep might be the one that awakens your purpose.

POINT 2: DREAMING IS DESIGNED TO CHALLENGE YOU TO HIGHER THINKING (vv. 6–11)

“Hear, I pray you, this dream which I have dreamed…”

Meaning:

Joseph’s dreams stretched him beyond his surroundings — from fields to stars. Dreaming invites you to see yourself and your life through heaven’s perspective, not human limitations.

Dreams aren’t just about achievement; they’re about alignment — aligning your mind with what God already sees in you.

For Believers:

Stop limiting yourself to what’s familiar. If God gave you the dream, He will give you the discipline to grow into it. Dreams challenge us to think bigger, live better, and serve broader.

For Seekers:

Your imagination may be the first language God uses to get your attention. Let your dreams challenge how you see yourself — maybe you’re capable of more than you realize.

Practical Application:

• Think upward, not just outward — how does this dream grow your spirit?

• Don’t dismiss big ideas just because they don’t fit your current environment.

• Surround yourself with people who feed your vision, not your fears.

🪞 Reflection: Dreaming is mental elevation — God lifts your thoughts before He lifts your life.

POINT 3: DREAMING IS DESIGNED TO PREPARE YOU FOR THE FUTURE (Genesis 47:11–12)

“And Joseph placed his father and his brethren… in the best of the land… and nourished them.”

Meaning:

Joseph’s dream wasn’t just for him — it was for the generations after him. Every test, betrayal, and delay was part of his preparation to handle the blessing wisely.

By the end of his story, the dreamer becomes the deliverer. His dream positioned him to provide for others — proof that when your dream matures, it multiplies.

For Believers:

Don’t rush the process. The pit, Potiphar’s house, and the prison were classrooms for the palace. God uses preparation seasons to shape your dream into ministry.

For Seekers:

Your future might not make sense now, but you’re being prepared for something meaningful .What feels like delay may be God training you for destiny.

Practical Application:

• View every experience as preparation, not punishment.

• Stay faithful where you are; every season matters to your future.

• When success comes, use it to nourish others — just like Joseph.

🪞 Reflection: Dreams don’t just change your life — they position you to bless others.

🌬️ TAKEAWAY:

Dreams from God don’t end in disappointment — they end in destiny. When your dream feels distant, remember Joseph: He was hated, betrayed, forgotten, and still fulfilled God’s promise.

So—keep dreaming. Even when people don’t believe, even when progress seems slow, even when life gets hard.Because what God starts in a dream, He finishes in your destiny.

“For the dream is certain, and the interpretation thereof sure.” (Daniel 2:45)

✝️ Summary for All:

• Young people: Don’t let rejection stop your dream — greatness takes time.

• Adults: Your dream may take detours, but it’s still developing.

• Christians: Trust that the same God who gave the dream will guide its fulfillment.

• Non-Christians: God may be using your dream to draw you toward His purpose for your life.