Should we dream big? The answer may vary, but understanding God’s perspective requires us to first examine the motives behind our biggest dreams and desires. Are they rooted in love, or driven by selfish ambitions? As we seek discernment, we may find that some dreams arise from our own desires, while others are planted by God Himself – shaping both our will and our actions according to His good pleasure (Philippians 2:13). Once we recognize the dreams that align with His purpose, patience and perseverance become essential. We step into His plans not through sudden leaps, but by remaining faithful in the small, daily tasks He entrusts to us.

God delights in our success and has extraordinary plans for us. However, His definition of success is not measured by worldly achievement but by aspirations grounded in love and guided by His wisdom. Jesus never said, “I’m going to change the world”, instead He came to save it. His mission was never about fame or recognition – it was about saving souls, healing the broken, and setting captives free. When Jesus said we would do greater works than He did (John 14:12), He spoke of works deeply rooted in love. Yes, God has plans to prosper us and to give us hope for the future (Jeremiah 29:11), but His greatest concern is the condition of our hearts. To love our enemies, forgive and seek forgiveness, go the extra mile for those in need, and overcome evil with good – these, too, are the great works He calls us to do.

God does not say that dreaming big is wrong. Rather, He promises success comes through faithfulness in the small things He asks of us. For example, in Matthe 25 Jesús compares the Kingdom of heaven to a man who entrusted his wealth to his servants before departing for a far country. To one servant he gave 5 talents, to another two, and to another one. Those who received multiple talents invested them and earned a return on their investment. However, the servant who received only one talent buried it in the ground. After a long time, the master returned and commended those who had gained interest, saying, “well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much” (Matthew 25:21). But to the servant who hid his talent, the master called “wicked and slothful servant!” (Matthew 25:26). The good servant wasn’t special because of his earnings but because of his diligence to manage his master’s wealth, even in his absence.

It is the daily routines – the small but constant efforts – that often play the most crucial role in achieving great accomplishments. Each exam a student passes brings them closer to graduation; every grueling training session fortifies an athlete for competition day; and each rehearsal sharpens a musician’s craft in preparation for their concert. 

Thus, patience and perseverance are key in conquering our goals. This reminds me of my father, who was an excellent carpenter. I remember walking into his garage – a place filled with the scent of sawdust and aged wood, where chisels, saws, and every tool told a story of patience and craftsmanship. The floor bore the scars of countless projects: worn and stained, sprinkled with wood shavings, and lined with stacks of lumber waiting to be shaped into something beautiful. I watched as his unfinished work transformed – pieces of raw wood becoming elegant furniture, decorative items, and much more. At first, each effort seemed small, almost insignificant. But over time, when his creations were finally complete, we marveled at the beauty of his work. Everything in his garage spoke of patience and dedication.

When God places a dream in our hearts, its fulfillment may not come immediately, and we have to be patient. David was a humble Shepherd when God called him and promised that he would be king of Israel. However, David didn’t run through his town declaring himself the future king. Instead, he continued tending his sheep, worshipping the Lord, and remaining loyal to King Saul – who was the king at the time. David was faithful in the small things, and when King Saul died, he became king of Israel.

Sometimes, we dream bigger than we ought to, but other times, it is God who places those dreams in our hearts. When our dreams come from Him, we can trust that He will equip us to fulfill them. He rejoices in our achievements, yet He longs to guide us – leading us to discover the plans He has prepared for us. However, before stepping into those grater plans, we must remember that we are not called to take great leaps on our own—God knows our limitations. Our role is simply to take the steps we can, one day at a time, with joy and gratitude.

I'd like to end with the story of a girl named Emilia, whose journey illustrates this beautifully. She longed to write her first novel, but each time she sat down to begin, doubt crept in. The task felt overwhelming, and she feared she wasn’t good enough. One evening, her grandmother handed her a small piece of paper and said, "Fold this into a crane." Emilia hesitated, but followed her grandmother’s instructions – crease by crease, fold by fold. When she finished, the tiny crane sat in her palm, delicate yet strong. "Beautiful things come from small steps," her grandmother said. "Fold a crane every day, and soon you’ll have a thousand." Inspired, Emilia started applying the lesson to her dream. Instead of worrying about writing an entire book, she focused on writing just one page each day. Some days, it was just a paragraph—but she kept going. Weeks turned into months, and paragraphs became chapters. Then, one morning, Emilia held her finished manuscript in her hands.

The daily tasks we often dismiss as tedious or trivial may, in fact, hold the key to unlocking our biggest dreams. If we long to accomplish great things for the kingdom of God, we must first be faithful in the small. True faithfulness begins with what is before us today – embracing the simple tasks He entrusts to us, even when they seem insignificant in our eyes. For in the quiet obedience of the everyday, God prepares us for something greater.