BEYOND BOUNDARIES: Reimagining What God Can Do
I’ve always been someone who colors outside the lines. From the way I think, to the way I see the world, God has wired me with a contrarian spirit—a built-in instinct to see things differently. Where others see the way things are, I can’t help but see how they could be. It’s not about rebellion for the sake of rebellion; it’s about possibility. I see the cracks in the status quo not as problems to be ignored but as openings for something better—for growth, for change, for wonder. For a long time, I felt this part of me was something I had to tame or hide. It’s not always comfortable to challenge expectations, and it’s certainly not easy to embrace the discomfort of stepping outside the safe and familiar. But the more I grow in my faith, the more I realize that this is part of how God has designed me—and it’s a part of how He calls all of us to live.
To follow Jesus is to be willing to color outside the lines of our traditions, our expectations, and even our theological interpretations. It means holding firm to the truth of Scripture while allowing the Spirit to lead us in ways we could never predict or fully grasp, showing us things we’ve never seen before. It means trusting God enough to step beyond what’s comfortable and embrace what’s possible—even when it stretches us beyond the limits of our understanding.
This isn’t just about me. I believe God is calling all of us to take a similar posture—to dare to imagine, to dream, and to stretch the boundaries of what we think faith can look like. It’s not an easy road. It requires a willingness to let go of control, to question your assumptions, and to lean into the discomfort of not having all the answers. But it’s also the road where faith comes alive. It’s where we rediscover the wonder of walking with a God who is bigger than our expectations. So, what if walking with Jesus could look different? What if it could be alive with color, overflowing with wonder, and saturated with the presence of the Spirit in ways we’ve never dared to imagine?
We need our spiritual impulse back. For too long, many of us have traded a vibrant, dynamic life in the Spirit for a predictable, routine faith. But what if God is calling us to more? What if He’s inviting us to explore the limitless possibilities of walking with Him?
What if God, by His Spirit, wanted us to:
Truly experience the incalculable riches of Christ (Ephesians 3:8).
Be strengthened with power in our inner being (Ephesians 3:16).
Know in the depths of our being the fullness of Christ’s love—in ways that surpass knowledge (Ephesians 3:18-19).
Be filled to overflowing with His presence and power (Ephesians 3:19).
See Him work miraculously to heal, free, and awaken our hearts (Luke 4:18-19).
These aren’t theoretical questions. These are real invitations that God extends to us daily. Imagine opening your Bible or stepping into a Sunday service with the same sense of wonder and anticipation as my daughter the first time she walked into Disneyland. I will never forget the look in her eyes as she stepped through the gates—wide-eyed, awestruck, and overwhelmed by the sheer magic of it all. It was as though she had entered a world beyond reason, a place where wonder was alive, and everything was possible. What if we could approach our relationship to Jesus and His Kingdom with that same awe? What if every moment with Him was anchored in a reality more beautiful, more vibrant, and more alive than we ever imagined?
Are you thirsty for more? What would you do to quench your thirst for God’s presence and power in your life? A while back, we started noticing muddy paw prints tracked across our carpet. At first, we couldn’t figure out why our dog had suddenly taken to digging in the yard. We realized that when her water bowl was empty, she wouldn’t just wait for us to notice. She would head straight to the backyard and start digging—searching for water. She wouldn’t settle for being thirsty; she would dig. And I wonder—what about us? Are we willing to dig for the Living Water that Jesus promises? Are we thirsty enough to search, to pursue Him, to look for Him even in unexpected places? Or will we continue to settle for a bland, black-and-white, cookie-cutter version of consumer Christianity that focuses more on appeasing our conscience than on truly being transformed?
What if we traded the black-and-white for the rich, vibrant colors of God’s goodness, grace, and power in ways that go beyond intellectual understanding? I’m not just talking about trying harder to "be good" or "do good." I’m talking about a life fully integrated with Jesus and empowered by His Spirit—a life marked by surrendering more, not simply trying harder. What if we allowed the Spirit to bear fruit in our lives rather than striving to produce it ourselves? What if we could experience the radical transformation of life in His presence in ways that leave us truly awestruck?
When Israel was at their lowest point—exiled, scattered, and lost—the Lord spoke to them through the prophet Isaiah:
“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland” (Isaiah 43:19).
God called His people to embrace an idea that was unimaginable—that He would rescue, redeem, and restore them when everything seemed hopeless. That same God is the One we follow today. Jesus is the Way in the wilderness. Do we see it? Do we long for it? Can we risk experiencing it?
In today’s postmodern, post-Enlightenment, technology-saturated world, the Church is not short on thinkers. We have no shortage of brilliant minds—those who analyze, debate, and meticulously unpack theology. And we need them! But where are the dreamers—those with hearts and imaginations bold enough to envision God moving in ways that transcend logic and remind us He is infinitely bigger than our understanding?
Throughout history, we have had dreamers. Dreamers like Tolkien and Lewis understood that faith wasn’t just about understanding—it was about envisioning. They crafted beautiful tales that helped us grasp the "True Truth" embedded within them. Their stories reflected a God who is infinitely creative, endlessly powerful, and deeply personal. These dreamers dared to imagine a world where God’s reality breaks into ours, inspiring others to see beyond what is and believe in what could be.
Today, we need a new army of passionate dreamers—followers of Jesus with wide-eyed faith—who are willing to dream audacious dreams that only God can bring to reality. These dreamers are not content with the ordinary; they see the cracks in the world as opportunities for God’s Kingdom to break through. They challenge the status quo with hope, convinced that transformation is always possible through God’s power. They view the darkness in our world as a canvas for the Light to shine brighter. Their dreams inspire others to imagine new possibilities, awaken hearts to the reality of God’s love, and call the Church to live boldly by faith. Where are the voices urging us to step into this calling—to take leaps of faith, trust in God’s power to accomplish the impossible, and embrace a Spirit-filled life of bold transformation?
Daring to dream means stepping outside the boxes we’ve built around God—theological, organizational, and relational. It means risking discomfort, letting go of control, and trusting in the adventure of faith. Theologically, we need to embrace the fullness of God’s Spirit without fear or reservation. Organizationally, our churches and ministries must make room for creativity, spontaneity, and Spirit-led risk. Relationally, we need communities that encourage dreaming, challenge stagnation, and walk alongside us in faith. Unleashing imagination isn’t safe or predictable. It’s an adventure. But it’s the kind of adventure that leads us deeper into the heart of God.
As vast as our imaginations might be, they can never fully capture the reality of God. He is the unseen yet overwhelming truth—the reality that would bring us to our knees if we glimpsed it fully. And yet, He invites us to dream with Him, to partner with Him in building His kingdom.
Ephesians 3:20-21 reminds us that God is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power at work within us. This isn’t about our strength or creativity—it’s about His.
So here’s the challenge: Will you dream with God? Will you embrace the possibilities He places before you, even if they feel uncomfortable or uncertain? Will you let go of predictability and step into the adventure of faith? This isn’t about abandoning everything you know—it’s about awakening to the deeper reality of who God is and what He’s calling you to. Let’s stop settling for less and start digging for the Living Water that satisfies completely.
Let’s dare to imagine. Let’s dare to dream. Let’s dare to step into a Spirit-filled life that transforms not only us but the world around us.
