In college I used to dream in great detail about my writing assignments. (Yes, I was that nerdy student!) I’d come up with such inspiring ideas while sleeping–only to wake up and realize they made no sense. I’d dream of beautifully written paragraphs - only to find my document still blank in the morning.
The people of God in Babylon woke up in exile, day after day. But they still remembered their dreams of a future more inspiring and beautiful than they could fully imagine. When Jesus restores the world in glory—when we see God’s promises finally, perfectly fulfilled —then may we too be like those who dream.
-Margaret Ellsworth