Unshakable Dreams
- Henley Samuel
- Jun 29
- 4 min read
June 29, 2025
When life strips away your external blessings, what remains? In the story of Joseph, we discover a powerful truth: while others may take away our possessions, position, or pride, they can never steal our God-given dreams. Today, let's explore how maintaining a prophetic vision can elevate us from any pit we might find ourselves in.
The Power of Renewed Thinking
In Genesis, we read:
"His brothers were jealous of him, but his father kept the saying in mind." - Genesis 37:11
Jacob recognized something special in Joseph's dreams, yet his unrenewed mind eventually led him to magnify problems rather than promises.
When challenges come, look at the Word of God to see the solution. When things go wrong, look at the Word of God to see the solution.
This pattern reveals a crucial spiritual principle: our response to difficulty is determined by what fills our minds. Are we ruminating on problems or promises? Are we magnifying challenges or God's capabilities?
What They Cannot Take
Joseph's brothers were consumed by jealousy. Their resentment grew so intense that they plotted to destroy both Joseph and his dreams.
"Here comes the dreamer," they said to each other. "Come now, let us kill him and throw him into one of these cisterns and say that a ferocious animal devoured him. Then we will see what comes of his dreams." Genesis 37:19-20
They stripped Joseph of his ornate robe, the symbol of his father's favor, and cast him into an empty pit. Yet in this powerful moment, we discover an eternal truth: while they could remove his robe, they could never extract his dreams, visions, or prophetic perspective.
The enemy may attempt to strip away everything external in your life, but he cannot touch your divine connection. Your righteousness in Christ, your healing, your blessings, and your intimate relationship with God remain secure regardless of circumstances.
Living Water in Dry Places
The scripture notes specifically that
"the pit was empty; there was no water in it" - Genesis 37:24.
They intentionally placed Joseph where resources for survival were absent. Yet this detail carries profound spiritual significance for us today.
When you're connected to Jesus, you become a carrier of living water. As He declared:
"Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them." John 7:38
Even when others place you in barren circumstances, you bring transformation through your presence. The wilderness becomes fertile ground because the streams of living water flow through you. This divine resource cannot be taken away, it produces blessing, prosperity, and healing wherever you go.
The True Robe
While Joseph's physical robe was torn away, there exists a covering that no one can remove. In Ephesians, we're instructed to:
"Put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness." - Ephesians 4:24
This spiritual garment isn't based on external circumstances but on what you believe. When you accept Jesus as Savior, you receive true righteousness that cannot be stripped away by any person or situation.
Seated with Royalty
Your current situation may feel like a pit, a place of limitation, darkness, or isolation. Yet remember that your spiritual position remains unchanged. You are united with Christ, seated with Him in heavenly places,
God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus. Ephesians 2:6
Like a ball pushed underwater that inevitably rises to the surface, you will emerge from your circumstances. Your divine connection ensures that no pit is your permanent residence.
Conclusion
Today, embrace the unshakable nature of your God-given dreams. While others may attempt to strip away external blessings, they cannot touch your prophetic vision or divine connection. You carry living water into dry places, wear the robe of true righteousness, and remain seated with Christ regardless of temporary circumstances. Your dreams are not just surviving, they're directing your journey toward divine fulfillment.
Reflect on This
What God-given dreams have you allowed to be diminished by focusing on your challenges rather than God's promises?
How might your current "pit" experience be transformed if you truly believed you carry streams of living water within you?
Prayer
I declare that I am clothed in the robe of righteousness that cannot be taken from me. I am connected to the streams of living water that transform every barren place in my life. No pit is my permanent residence, I am seated with Christ in heavenly places, positioned for victory. Every dream God has placed within me is protected and developing, regardless of external circumstances. My prophetic vision elevates me above every challenge, and I walk in the fullness of divine favor today. Amen.
Key Takeaways
Your God-given dreams cannot be destroyed by others, even when they strip away external blessings.
Renew your mind with God's promises rather than magnifying your problems.
You carry streams of living water that transform barren situations into places of blessing.
The robe of true righteousness cannot be taken from you because it's based on your faith in Christ.
Your spiritual position remains unchanged, you are seated with Christ regardless of temporary circumstances.
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