Since I was a very young child I dreamed of being a missionary to south America or Russia, or wherever I could go. There is a book called Bruchko that has been my inspiration because the subject in the book, the author, was very young when he became a missionary.
He didn't want to be a missionary though. He wanted to be a linguist. Well, God called him to be a missionary, so he obeyed. He didn't really have any breakthrough with the South American Indians for about 7 years, but eventually, they found Jesus Christ. Bruce Olson is his name.
His dream was to be a linguist, and because of this desire and gift that God gave him, he became a linguist. His dream was fulfilled. He speaks at least 14 different languages.
God's dream for Bruce was to become a missionary, and God used him really powerfully. Through his presence in south America, God brought truth to the Motilone Indians, the Yukos, and the settlers, and many others. God has given him opportunity to speak at meetings with the leaders and/or representatives of many nations and he has become friends with the Presidents of Columbia where he now is a citizen. God's plan for Bruce Olson was much greater than Bruce Olson's plan for himself.
So from Bruce Olson's testimony, I have learned this: Maybe God's plan for me is in music, and through my obedience to complete and give my best in God's plan, He will let my dreams come true.
And I challenge any readers with this:
Can you accept that God's plan for you is greater than your plan for yourself?
