A legend is told about the mighty king who lived a long time ago named Alexander the Great. He was known for his bravery, wisdom and kindness. Every day, people from villages far and wide would come to his court to ask for help.
One by one, they stepped forward.
“Oh, great King,” one farmer said, bowing low, “the sun has been too hot, and my crops have dried up. My family has little food. Please, will you help us?”
Alexander the Great thought for a moment, then nodded. “Your request has been granted.”
Next, a woman stepped forward. “Oh, your Majesty, my roof is leaking, and the rain soaks my home. Could I have some fresh thatch to fix it?”
Alexander the Great smiled. “Your request has been granted.”
Villagers came and went, each asking for things they needed—food, animals, wood and grain. And each time, the king would consider their requests.
Then one day, a man stepped forward with a different kind of request. He stood tall and spoke boldly, “Oh great King, I want to be great like you! Please give me a grand mansion to live in, servants to help me, and a life of endless luxury!”
The entire court gasped. Then the room fell silent. Had this man gone mad? How dare he ask for so much! Surely, the king would grow angry and send him away!
But instead, Alexander the Great looked at the man and, to everyone’s astonishment, smiled and said, “Your request has been granted.”
The court erupted in whispers and gasps. “How could this be?” they wondered aloud.
Alexander the Great stood and raised his hand for silence. His voice rang through the hall. “This man has asked for much, but I have much to give!” He turned to the bold man and said, “Thank you for making me feel like a true king. Your request honors me!”
Our God is the King of the Universe and He wants us to come to Him with our biggest dreams and boldest prayers. All too often, we pray the same simple prayers: “Help us have a good day…Thank you for the food…Be with my family.” Do you ever wonder if God sits on His throne in heaven and sometimes wishes we talked with Him about something new? Something bigger and better? Something that makes Him feel like a King?
Ephesians 3:20 says, “God can do anything, you know – Far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, his Spirit deeply and gently within us” (MSG).
I invite you to take your heart to God, the King of Kings, and share your wildest dreams. When God is your partner, you can make your plans big! Trust Him, dream big, and watch His grace unfold in ways greater than you can imagine!
