Giant Cobra At An Indoor Pool

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A dream I had last night. Had a really off day. I don't understand the celebrity references. Here it is:

In the dream I received a gift from someone that resembled a former superior from my current workplace. They no longer work there in real life; anyways their gift to me was like a spa package. Not so much the service but an actual tangible item that if brought with me would unleash similar benefits to myself. I could even bring it with me in any body of water to receive anything like a water treatment (think hot bath jacuzzi or along those lines). And yet I was discouraged by this person from doing exactly that - bringing it to the water. Otherwise something would be unleashed that was related to something I struggled with. In this case it concerned repressed memories of a horrific nature. Certainly I didn't want to remember.

This gift was brought near the water anyway, near a large indoor pool where I was lounging around with a few other people. Random people. All was well until I thought I saw what looked like portions of a snake's body exposed on the surface of the waters. No one else saw anything at first besides me, until the creature geared into attack mode. Immediately, we all headed straight to the highest ground possible. In our case we only had the convenience of small ledges on the walls underneath the gated windows. These ledges were so narrow that one minor slip of the foot and we'd be in the water. But we were desperate. We helped each other up. One man that resembled a co-worker boosted me with his shoulders onto a ledge. I intertwined my hands into the gated fence of the window, which secured me without me having to hold on with my own strength. It was as if I was being held up by the arms by the gate itself.

The snake swiftly navigated the waters and turned its focus towards me. It wanted me. As it approached it used its long body to raise itself to my height, and it positioned itself
, readied itself to attack me. I was somehow able to rip the wall apart with my right arm and use it as a shield to protect my body. The serpent swayed to and fro as if trying to find a spot to strike. Should it lunge and impale itself on this shield, I figured, I could use the extra time to get away while it uncaught itself.

Somehow I got away and managed to reach a small room by the pool
, out of the water. Here I came to notice and realize the many cats in the area, sharing in our predicament of staying as far away from the enormous predator. I also noticed how there was seemingly no exit from this place.

I run into this room and shut the two sets of double doors wondering if it would be enough to keep the giant cobra out. No. The serpent gets busy tearing away at the door. I run leftward to a place in the walls that resembled sealed windows. Yet they opened for me. I timed myself and exited just as the snake forced its way into the room, strangely enough, accompanied by a single cat. As I escaped a song was playing in my head about miracles. Like a praise song. The singer brought pop artist Brandi to mind.

I returned to one of the ledges of the pool on the opposite end of where I originally started out at
, only to find out that an accountability had been taken. One of us had been lost. A cat was eaten. Not just any cat. Justin Bieber's cat. I figured it must have been the one I seen accompanying the serpent earlier. Either way, the cobra's hunger was satisfied. The pursuit was over for now. He turned his attention from us for a time.

I'm intrigued by the cobra symbol. I woke up wondering why I had not called out to God for help. Yet He seemed present in a vague sense, looking back on it. Would appreciate some insight. Thanks.
 
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Hi Cephar, as no reply to your dream has been posted yet, I have given an interpretation according to my limitations.

Perhaps, the water (indoor pool) represents water baptism. (anyways their gift to me was like a spa package. Not so much the service but an actual tangible) Through water baptism our enemies of the past are cut off from us. Just as the Egyptian army were chasing the children of Israel untill God parted the waters of the red sea, so does water baptism cut of your past enemies (repressed memories of a horrific nature).
You may or may not have been baptised in water, but either way, when you believe that water baptism cuts off the enemy from chasing after you, that is exactly what happens. The demonic forces (giant cobra) attached to your life by holding on to your horrific repressed (repressed means held down, not let go) memories knows this, and they know that they will not be able to chase you any longer. This is why the giant cobra focused on you, keeping you away from the water. (Otherwise something would be unleashed that was related to something I struggled with. In this case it concerned repressed memories of a horrific nature. Certainly I didn't want to remember.)

There is still the question regarding a celebrities cat that your saw accompanying the cobra and eventually eaten by it. You may recieve this or not, but the cat represents the subtle pride of having having and holding onto your repressed horrific memories. The memories give a little bit of celebrity status (something special about us). But even this, the forces that have attached themselves to your life will even take this away from you, which will leave a greater emptiness.

You did not call out to God, but God is calling out to you. Telling you through this dream to cross over the red sea (just as the children of Israel did) by knowing that water baptism cuts your enemies from chasing you.

I would say that the former superior that gave you the gift my well be a previous pastor that has spoken to you about either water baptism or your repressed horrific memories. (I received a gift from someone that resembled a former superior)

It has been quite a few years since I have interpreted someone else's dream and definately on this forum. I hope some of what I have written speaks to you.
 
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Hello :) and thank you Traveller62_au for your insights on this dream. You have certainly brought up quite a few interesting notes that I haven't considered.

Perhaps, the water (indoor pool) represents water baptism. (anyways their gift to me was like a spa package. Not so much the service but an actual tangible) Through water baptism our enemies of the past are cut off from us. Just as the Egyptian army were chasing the children of Israel untill God parted the waters of the red sea, so does water baptism cut of your past enemies (repressed memories of a horrific nature).
You may or may not have been baptised in water, but either way, when you believe that water baptism cuts off the enemy from chasing after you, that is exactly what happens. The demonic forces (giant cobra) attached to your life by holding on to your horrific repressed (repressed means held down, not let go) memories knows this, and they know that they will not be able to chase you any longer. This is why the giant cobra focused on you, keeping you away from the water.

I actually have been baptised in water before not long after I was first saved in 2009. There have been times however when I have wondered whether I should get it done again. But since you have mentioned baptism another thing comes to mind.

I have also been blessed that my relationship with the Lord has gotten better in the last couple of months. I finally realized the importance of coming to Him daily to be washed and renewed. This too helps to keep one on the right path and equipped against the challenges of the day. I have been learning a whole lot about sin and about keeping our lives pure in order to present worship worthy of the King. There is so much in this life that wars against everything that represents Christ.

We all fled the waters in the dream because we inherently knew that the snake could very easily overtake us in speed.

The "repressed memories" refer to a real life phobia. There are images that I've seen as a child that have left me scarred even into my adulthood. These memories have been resurfacing lately and I figure it could be because the time has come to get over them. But it has been such a war in my life.

I would say that the former superior that gave you the gift my well be a previous pastor that has spoken to you about either water baptism or your repressed horrific memories. (I received a gift from someone that resembled a former superior)

The former superior was a sergeant in real life.

You did not call out to God, but God is calling out to you. Telling you through this dream to cross over the red sea (just as the children of Israel did) by knowing that water baptism cuts your enemies from chasing you.

It still baffles me that in the dream I did not call out to God. But as I look back on it the more convinced I am that He still was there and defending me. I have been reading Psalm 91 a lot lately. Psalm 86 and Psalm 14 too. I wondered whether some of the verses carried over into the dream.

Trusting God and His Protection is definitely like taking a plunge. Letting go. Surely crossing the Red Sea was difficult even for the Israelites who have never seen anything before and did not understand it fully either. Perhaps the Lord is calling me to a deeper trust?

Thank you again for your insights. They have helped me understand the dream some more. A lot of things that I didn't think of. But that certainly can attest to my current life and walk with the Lord.
 
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Phobia is a great word for snake dreams -- I'd never heard that before. Some people here have felt that snakes in more global dreams represented spiritual dominions oppressing regions/countries... which would also tie in with phobias. Feeling oppressed and overwhelmed by something that made itself appear more powerful than oneself.

When people see a real snake, they imagine imminent death or poisoning... when in reality the animal is much smaller, has no limbs, is quiet and even shy. But it has potential for fatal injury, so we have a healthy respect for it.

Human and spiritual oppressors control by intimidation.
 
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I have just been reading an article which argues that the world at large has been more fearful since 9/11, carrying over to fear of natural disaters etc.

This is a time for the church to line up behind the Prince of Peace. Though we walk through the valley of the shadow of death, we fear no evil, for He is with us, His rod & His staff comfort us.

Let's look for the table He has prepared in the presence of our enemies, sit down, toast with the King, relax & eat.

All things are possible through Christ who strengthens us. (Matt 19:26, Eph 1:22, 2 Cor 9:8, Rom 8:37, Phil 4:13)

These memories have been resurfacing lately and I figure it could be because the time has come to get over them.
May the Lord lead you in thrumph over them.

2 Cor 2:14 But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and manifests through us the sweet aroma of the knowledge of Him in every place.
 
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