Considering

We all may have a field of dreams which may be for ourselves, our family or both.  Before the acquisition can occur, the considering is most important as the Proverbs 31 woman did.  "She considers a (new) field before she buys or accepts it (explaining prudently and not courting neglect of her present duties by assuming other duties); with her savings (of time and strength) she plants fruitful vines in her vineyard."  (Provers 31:16 Amp.)

The Hebrew word "considereth" in this verse is zamam and its meaning here is to plot; to devise a plan of action; usually with evil intent; mischief, consider, devise, think.  WHAT???  How could a godly woman all of a sudden do such a thing???  This is just completely out of character.  The answer is, she is indeed a godly woman and in her considering... before she picks up (and buys) any new thing in her life is the examining as to anything of evil intent in what I am about to do.  Is there anything that would be mischief?  How will this affect my family?  Will it interfere from my present duties? Is this a selfish/self-centered "dream" of is it one that was given to me by God? This is what God is trying to get at in this verse and this is the most important factor to prayerfully consider and evaluate before we "buy" that new field.  Our vision of dreams may be in line with what God gives to us, but it is the timing.  The vision may not be for the present, but preparation for another season in our lives.

Before we "carry away" (buy), let us apply the Godly wisdom which our Proverbs 31 woman does well.