Dreamers in Waiting

And he told this parable: “A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit on it and found none. And he said to the vine dresser, ‘Look, for three years now I have come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and I find none. Cut it down. Why should it use up the ground?’ And he answered him, ‘ Let it alone this year also, until I dig around it and put on manure. Then if it should bear fruit next year, well and good.’” Luke 13:6-9.

There is a woman who planted her dreams in a vineyard. Each morning she would walk among them intently looking for buds on the vines. Some vines she stood in front of enjoying the fullness of their fruit…fully realized and fully experienced. She realizes that a smile has stretched across her face as she remembers the day it first showed growth. But as she walked towards a row of unanswered prayers and unfulfilled dreams the heaviness of her heart burdened her. She searched for any sign but the tears welled up in her eyes making it difficult to see. She realized that the vine dresser was always following her through her vineyard. She didn’t mind because she knew He had that special touch for the vineyard bringing every vine into fruition. Some days she was overwhelmed at all the fruitful dreams the works of His hands had produced. But, some days she had sadness in her eyes and that long enduring desire in her heart. She explained to Him that there was a vine she has been watching for years, and she never saw any evidence of fruit. She questioned what was even the point. Why should it use up space in her vineyard? Because, the vine dresser knows the perfect plan for that dream. He knows that when He digs around in the circumstances, He must add the fertilizer while removing the bad roots. But, even today she has a heart to keep asking, keep searching, keep looking for fruit. He encourages her to walk among the vines that bring her pleasure and joy until the fullness of the other ones become ripe for the gathering.

We all have dreams and unanswered prayers, but we must understand that focusing on the unfulfilled might cause us to miss out on the joy of the fulfilled ones we are presently experiencing. Continued prayers for our dreams are never a waste of ground when approaching God. He encourages us throughout His word to keep on asking…keep on seeking…keep on knocking. He knows the wonderful plans that He has for each of us, and when the time is right and the circumstances are perfectly aligned we will receive His best in all things.

“God proves to be good to the man who passionately waits, to the woman who diligently seeks.” Lamentations 3:25.