Psalms 126

A Dream Come True

When the Lord brought back the captivity of Zion, we were like those who dream. Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.” ~ Psalms 126:1-2

Have you ever had a dream that felt impossible? Maybe there’s something in your heart like a calling, a vision, or a deep desire that seems too far out of reach. You wonder if it could ever happen, yet the thought of it never truly leaves you.

That’s exactly how the people of Israel felt when God fulfilled His promise and brought them back home after years in captivity. It was a dream come true, so miraculous that they could hardly believe it was real. Their joy overflowed, their hearts were filled with laughter, and even those who didn’t know God could see His faithfulness in their lives through their great testimony.

This story reminds us of a powerful truth that God is the giver of dreams, but we have a part to play in seeing them come to pass.

The Israelites Had to Take Action and so do we to follow the path to dreams becoming reality. Even though God had promised to bring His people back to Zion, they had to take steps of faith to walk into that promise. The return to their homeland was not instant or easy. Below is the sequence of events that had to take place for the Israelites to see their dreams come to pass:

• Leave behind their captivity – Some had grown comfortable in Babylon, even though it wasn’t where they were meant to stay. Walking into God’s promise meant letting go of old mindsets and familiar places.
• Trust God’s leading – The journey back to Zion was long and uncertain. They had to believe that God would provide and protect them along the way.
• Keep moving forward – Returning home wasn’t a passive process. They had to take step after step, despite opposition and obstacles, until they reached the promise.

The same is true for us today. God places dreams in our hearts, but we can’t just sit back and wait for them to happen. We must:

1️. Listen to the Holy Spirit – Pay attention to the steps God is calling you to take.
2️. Act in faith – Move forward in faith, even when the way isn’t completely clear.
3️. Persevere – Don’t give up when things take longer than expected.

If you feel stuck or unsure how to move forward, here’s how to actively partner with God in seeing your dreams become a reality:

1. Surrender Your Own Plans

“Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him, and He will do it.” ~ Psalm 37:5

Ask God: “Are the dreams I’m pursuing from You, or am I chasing something that won’t truly fulfill me?” Be willing to let go of anything that doesn’t line up with His blessed plan.  Ask Him to give you a scripture promise to hold onto in the discouraging times.  Then pay attention when the scripture comes to mind and write it down to help you remember and return to it often as you walk toward fulfillment.  That passage will be an anchor to your faith that keeps you from getting knocked off course by life’s storms.

2. Take the First Step

“Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.” ~ James 2:17

Most of the time, you won’t see the whole path just take the next step. If God has called you to write, start writing. If He’s leading you to serve, find a way to help. Small steps lead to big breakthroughs.

3. Be Willing to Leave Your Comfort Zone

“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!” ~ Isaiah 43:18-19

Sometimes, the hardest part of following God’s dream is letting go of what’s comfortable. Just like the Israelites had to leave Babylon, you may need to step out of familiar places, old habits, or limiting beliefs.

4. Trust God’s Timing

“For the vision is yet for an appointed time; though it lingers, wait for it, for it will surely come.”~ Habakkuk 2:3

God’s dreams don’t always happen overnight, but they will happen in His perfect timing. Stay faithful in the waiting and pursuing, knowing that He is working behind the scenes.

If you’ve been waiting for a dream to come to pass, ask yourself today: What step can I take to partner with God? Maybe it’s writing down your vision, praying for direction, or reaching out to a mentor. Whatever it is, take action!

Prayer of Surrender: “Lord, I surrender my dreams to You. Show me the ones You have placed in my heart and give me the courage to take steps of faith. I trust that You are leading me into something greater than I could ever imagine. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Now write down one God-given dream that’s in your heart. Then, ask the Holy Spirit to show you one step you can take this week to move toward it.

Today, I want to encourage you that your dream isn’t over. Even if it feels delayed, difficult, or distant, God is still working behind the scenes. Just as He was faithful to bring the Israelites back home, He is faithful to fulfill the dreams He has placed in your heart.

Today, I want to encourage you that your dream isn’t over. Even if it feels delayed, difficult, or distant, God is still working behind the scenes. Just as He was faithful to bring the Israelites back home, He is faithful to fulfill the dreams He has placed in your heart.

There may have been setbacks, detours, and disappointments, but don’t let those convince you that your dream is dead. God is not finished with you yet! What He has spoken will come to pass in His perfect timing. Keep believing, keep moving forward, and keep trusting His process.

The Israelites endured years of hardship, sowing their tears into the soil of captivity. But God promised that those who sow in tears will reap in joy (Psalm 126:5). Even when the journey was painful, they kept moving forward, carrying the seeds of faith. In the end, they returned with shouts of joy, bringing in their harvest (Psalm 126:6).

One day, just like the Israelites, you will look back with joy and say, “This was a dream come true.” Your mouth will be filled with laughter, your heart will overflow with gratitude, and those around you will see the goodness of God displayed in your life.

Now, lift up your head, stir up your faith, and take the next step. Even if you’re still sowing tears, know that a harvest of joy is coming! The same God who restored Zion is the God who is leading you. Your story is still being written, and the best is yet to come!

Today’s scripture reading: Psalms 126

1 When the Lord brought back the captivity of Zion, we were like those who dream.

2 Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.”

3 The Lord has done great things for us, and we are glad.

4 Bring back our captivity, O Lord, as the streams in the South.

5 Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy.

6 He who continually goes forth weeping, bearing seed for sowing, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.