A dream is an insight, an inspiration. It’s seeing something beyond what exists in this world. This can be something that we experience while we sleep, or while we’re wide awake. Dreams can be something you hope will happen, something that gives you a sense of peace or excitement, or something that moves your heart deeply. A dream can simply be a sense of knowing what to do next, or what not to do.
I believe in dreams and visions because the Bible is full of stories about them. One of the reasons people dismiss the idea of pursuing dreams is because the idea of acting on them can be scary or confusing. Is this just my imagination? If I went after this with my whole heart, what might happen? What if I’m wrong? Yes, we have to learn to discern between our imagination and divine spark. And through this process, we’ll occasionally make mistakes. But do you know the biggest mistake people make? It’s not following their dreams.
In late 2024, I was invited to attend the inauguration of President Donald Trump, and I felt that I should not attend. But as clearly as this decision came, I instantly had another thought. What if I hosted an event celebrating the inauguration—in Israel? At that moment I could “see” the Friends of Zion auditorium packed with people, watching a live broadcast from Washington, D.C. Then the dream-stealers arrived, right on cue. “Nothing like this has ever been done.” I called the former ambassador, David Friedman, and asked him what he thought. He said, “Mike, I don’t think it’ll work. I don’t think anybody’s going to come.” But we acted on the idea. We invited friends and dignitaries from around the world, including foreign ambassadors, and the event was a phenomenal success. Almost 1,000 people stood in line for over an hour attend.
How to we begin living a life of dreaming? In this story of our inauguration celebration, there are some keys. First comes the discernment and then comes the spark of vision—you can see it in your heart. Then comes the opposition. And you have a choice to make. I’ve learned, and you can too, to focus on what you’re going to, not what you’re going through. Yes, there’s a price to pay for your dreams. But the cost is worth it when the dream comes true.