Lighthouse...Christian Dream and Vision Interpretation

[butterfly33]

thank you humblebee!!! it makes a lot more sense to me now

butterfly33

 

[HumbleBee]

From Eleanor, with my interpretation, and her reply...

>>In this large room was a large group of people in it; some I recognized and some I didn't. In this room we were all waiting on someone. So finally a man came the room and began passing out what looked like a manual or script which was stapled in the top left corner. I was near the end of the line and almost the very last one. He said who wants the red sports utility vehicle jeep and I remember thinking to myself I wonder why noone took this one. Anyhow I took it quickly and took the keys. Everyone went out to the parking lot and I hit the button on my keys and the parking lights lit up and I was extremely excited.<<

My Interpretation:

Surmising that the manual/script symbolizes legalism, superficial
Christianity, those that follow only the letter of the law, but not the Spirit of the law. Walking in head knowledge rather than heart knowledge. However, you are a hearty Christian! The red SUV jeep symbolizes your true passion for Jesus and because of your zeal (taking keys quickly) for Him, He gonna endue you with power from on High, sending you far and wide, all for His good and glory! The parking lights lit up as you pushed the button on your keys could well confirm that our Lord is calling YOU personally into a specific ministry! You are about to embark on a wondrous, joyous journey with Him! The jeep would be a getaway vehicle and also symbolize God is making a way of escape for you out of a legalistic, loveless setting!

Eleanor's Reply:

Isn't God wonderful!

Thank you for the interpretation.

God is always so awesome to always make sure that when we are always a witness to HIS promises. I'm so grateful that HE has always kept HIS Word. Just here recently, I was put in the patHway of people who GOD showed me a long time ago that they were trying to obtain promotion from man and not from HIM; and how they were doing what was done in the sacred.

Scripture below:

2 Timothy 3:5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away

Everything that these people have done has fallen apart because neither GOD or the Saviour were in it.

Psalm 75:6-7 For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from
the west, nor from the south. But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another

I will wait as long as HE says, but most of all, I'm just glad that HE still believes in me enough to still want to use me.

I'm so very glad that the LORD is using you in such a mighty way. Everything from the LORD brings me joy. And HIS Words through you
have brought me joy today.

Thank you and God bless you and yours.
Acts 27:25

My Reply:

Appreciate your feedback! Gracias! Certainly TY Jesus how He shines His light of insight! You been temporarily planted where His Truth and humility is needed! O so glad to help bring you joy! Sure sounds like you about to be promoted and embark on an exciting Divine adventure!

Here's more Word about the people you been dealing with...

John 7:18 He who speaks from himself seeks his own glory; but He who seeks the glory of the One who sent Him is true, and no unrighteousness is in Him.

Here's encouragement for you...

Psalm 37:3-7 Trust in the LORD, and do good; dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness. Delight yourself also in the LORD, and He shall give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass. He shall bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday. Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for Him...

 

[Dr. Holly]

Hi HumbleBee and everyone,

I just woke up from this dream, and I wanted to write it down for you to give me your thoughts before I couldn't recall it any more. I can not make sense of it, but perhaps you can

The dream started in a carnival type atmosphere. It was myself, brother, mother, father and an aunt of mine from my father's side. We were all grown adults and at our current ages. (I should probably add that this aunt I am speaking of is not exactly a good person. She has caused many problems within my immediate family, and to put it gently, we are not on good terms)

The dream quickly jumped from this carnival to my house. They were all visting & they (everyone but me) were chatting in my utility room of all places, sitting down. I walked in my front door with a wild rabbit that I had rescued. I put the rabbit in my bedroom and made it comfortable. I then sat down with my family and began talking.

All of a sudden sparks began to come out of the electrical outlets and a fire started in the entire house. There was no isolated spot where this was happening. The sparks were in all of them -- including what appeared to be the upstairs.

I told them to grab one load of things and to get out of the house to safety, while I kept coming back in to get as many loads as I possibly could on my own. I rushed in to gather all of my cats & dog, and noticed (this is the strange part) that the rabbit had mated somehow and had about 8 or more babies jumping around. I grabbed all of them and got everyone to safety.

I woke up before I saw the fire get out of control, and that was the end. Does this make sense at all to you? God bless you, sweetie. Thanks

 

[HumbleBee]

God's peace be multiplied to you VAGal!

Carnival tends to represent carnality and the Scriptures admonish that bad company corrupts good character. So one cantankerous person can surely ruin a household gathering for all. In a utility room there would be lots of electrical hardware symbolizing the major potential for verbal sparks to fly, so all these people in a small space may result in a fireworks of words. Dunno how tameable a wild rabbit is? Though the minute you turn your head, they multiply! Your aunt may be the wild rabbit, in her contentiousness, making others as untameable as she. Your aunt may appear peaceable (comfortable, happy) one minute and blow her top the next, causing strife with others. Though it was your house, your bringing loads of things out seems to say that your aunt's 'house', her heart needs a thoroughly spring cleaning, every nook and cranny, her spirit, soul, heart, and mind, the whole kit and caboodle, a complete spiritual overhaul!

Because of the potential for strife at family gatherings, your dream could also be a call to prepare for and host a Divine reconciliation/salvation meeting? The sparks and fire could also represent a God visitation and the transforming power of the Holy Spirit that will affect all your relatives, no matter where they are (fire in the entire house)! Going from a carnival to your house could confirm their being converted from carnality to Christ and eternal security in Him!

Proverbs 17:14 The beginning of strife is like releasing water; therefore stop contention before a quarrel starts.

Proverbs 21:24 The proud and arrogant man-"Mocker" is his name; he behaves with overweening pride.

2 Corinthians 5:17-21 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation. Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ's behalf, be reconciled to God. For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.

Psalm 133:1-3 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments; as the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the LORD commanded the blessing, even life for evermore.

Acts 2:1-4 When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

The dream started in a carnival type atmosphere. It was myself, brother, mother, father and an aunt of mine from my father's side. We were all grown adults and at our current ages. (I should probably add that this aunt I am speaking of is not exactly a good person. She has caused many problems within my immediate family, and to put it gently, we are not on good terms) The dream quickly jumped from this carnival to my house. They were all visting & they (everyone but me) were chatting in my utility room of all places, sitting down. I walked in my front door with a wild rabbit that I had rescued. I put the rabbit in my bedroom and made it comfortable. I then sat down with my family and began talking. All of a sudden sparks began to come out of the electrical outlets and a fire started in the entire house. There was no isolated spot where this was happening. The sparks were in all of them -- including what appeared to be the upstairs. I told them to grab one load of things and to get out of the house to safety, while I kept coming back in to get as many loads as I possibly could on my own. I rushed in to gather all of my cats & dog, and noticed (this is the strange part) that the rabbit had mated somehow and had about 8 or more babies jumping around. I grabbed all of them and got everyone to safety. I woke up before I saw the fire get out of control, and that was the end.

 

[Dr. Holly]

Well amen to that HumbleBee. Thanks so much for your reply Much love and many blessings to you. God bless, sweetie!

I can see the relevance to this most definitely, so what you've said makes perfect sense.

 

[HumbleBee]

By Mike Edds
MichaelEdds@aol.com

"The JOSEPHS will ARISE: ENROLLED in the SCHOOL OF DUNG"

There is a special remnant of believers whom I call the "Joseph Generation." They are a divinely appointed people that God has been preparing for a specific time of ministry. Like Joseph, God has placed within them a "life plan" or specific destiny or calling to fulfill in life. They have divine gifting within them to fulfill that life plan. Paraphrasing Psalms 139:1, the Scripture states: "All the days planned for me were written in Your book before any came to be." Ephesians 4:8 records these words, "When He ascended on high He gave gifts (His abilities) to men and women." The heart of God is recorded in the words of Matthew 9:36, "When He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them because they were weary, scattered like sheep having no shepherd." GOD CARES ABOUT PEOPLE. That is His nature. His compassion always leads to action.

JOSEPH

God looked down through the ages of time and saw a day and time that would bring starvation on the world and upon His people. In His compassion, God prepared a plan and a man in advance to meet that critical situation. He placed that plan along with the divine abilities to fulfill that plan in the soul and life of a man called Joseph. Jeremiah 1:5 states, "Before you were born, I knew you and set you apart. I appointed you as a prophet to the nations. You must go everywhere I send you and say whatsoever I command you."

Joseph, like the Joseph Generation today was born by the will of God, not by the will of the flesh. Joseph was born with a life plan and abilities from God. Did he know the fullness of that life plan? No, he did not. He knew that he had administrative abilities, gifts and special insights. His destiny and life plan called to him through dreams, an inward sense of purpose and through circumstances. Did Joseph immediately step into his life plan and destiny? NO, he did not. He was enrolled in the "SCHOOL OF DUNG." Psalms 105: 16-22 describes that schooling. He was rejected and hated by his own brothers, sold into slavery, he was laid in irons and chains, his feet were hurt with fetters, he was falsely accused, innocently sent to prison, and the word of the Lord tried him severely. His destiny which called to him and life's situations were horribly in conflict. Life had gone to "hell in a handbasket." Thoughts raged through Joseph's mind and soul: "God, you promised me wonderful things. What I am going through is the total opposite of what You revealed to me long ago. Why am I suffering rejection, false accusation, hatred and abuse? Where are You in all of this, Lord? Have you forsaken me? Were all those things just a mere dream, a fantasy of my mind? Why does this inward sense of destiny still call me when it looks impossible for any good to come to me?" THE WORD OF THE LORD TRIED Joseph!

When creating a vessel for special purpose or honor, a wise potter follows a certain procedure. There is a plan and destiny for the lump of clay in the potter's hands. The clay is pounded, pressed and pressure placed upon it to make it pliable. It is placed upon the potter's wheel and pressure applied to start molding it into shape. When the desired shape is achieved, the potter places his creation into the kiln for intense heat to be applied to harden it.

After cooling, stain is applied to this hardened pot. It is fired again to make sure the stain and colors are permanent. The pot is beautiful and ready for use, right? NO! The wise potter wants his creation to be completely ready for its intended purpose. He places it on a shelf in a dark, lonely place to age. When the time is right, he takes the pot out of the darkness and brings it into the light for use. Otherwise, an unprepared vessel could break and spoil the contents it carries.

The Word of the Lord tried Joseph. "Has God forgotten me? Has He abandoned me? Have I missed it somewhere?" Like the potter, God allowed Joseph to go through the "dung of life," the pressures, the heat, the staining and the lonely darkness in order to prepare him for the destiny which had called to him all of his life. God had not forgotten nor abandoned him. God heard Joseph's many prayers, laments, and cries of desperation. He felt the hurts and anguish of this man of destiny. Many times He would have wanted to and could have intervened to deliver Joseph. However, He tied His own Hands and refused to deliver Joseph out of ultimate love for him. He knew that if He took Joseph out of the "school of dung," that intervention would destroy the divine destiny God had prepared for him. It would destroy the process of making Joseph into a vessel of honor and use. The Word of the Lord tried Joseph until the day that His word came to pass. That word was, "the king has need of thee." Joseph's prison door was opened, his garments changed, and he was ushered into the presence of Pharaoh. He went from prison to position in ONE HOUR!

His destiny had arrived! All of the dung and hardships that Joseph had gone through suddenly made sense. People had meant those things for evil BUT GOD HAD MEANT IT FOR GOOD, FOR THE SAVING OF MANY LIVES. Joseph was completely ready and prepared for the destiny for which he was created. He never failed nor dropped the ball. He successfully fulfilled the plan of God.

A special generation now exists that has felt throughout their lives an inward sense of destiny and purpose. That destiny has called to them every day of their lives. That divine destiny has called to them through dreams, visions, an inward desire or passion, and through circumstances. However, like Joseph, they have been enrolled in the "school of dung." They have unjustly suffered rejection, jealousy, hatred, been forgotten, falsely accused, and have been misunderstood. Their pure motives have been suspect. Their love has been not been reciprocated. They have felt imprisoned on an island of loneliness and rejection. Life has not been kind nor gentle to them. The Word of the Lord has severely tried them. Their divine destiny or life plan has been in conflict with the situations in which they find themselves. Their prayers seem to bounce off a heaven made of brass. They feel that they have been placed on a dark, lonely, dusty shelf. Purpose has evaporated. They have even cried out to God to "just take me on home." Where is God in all of this?

Out of infinite love, God has allowed this generation, this Joseph Generation, to endure this school of dung. He has refused to intervene until they had been prepared and perfected for the destiny to which He has called them. He is creating a generation that will be "selfless" rather than "selfish." Like Joseph, they will graduate from the school of dung as vessels of honor. They will not fail nor drop the ball. They will be totally prepared to fulfill the destiny to which God has called them. They have been prepared for a day and an hour of great ministry. They will be ushered from prison to position suddenly. The time has come for the "Master Potter" to walk into that dark lonely room. He will stretch forth His Hand onto that dusty shelf and pick up the vessel that has endured the long night of solitary isolation. Gently, His Hand will wipe away the dust and bring forth that special vessel. The words will be spoken, "The King has need of thee." The time of preparation will have ended. Destiny will have come! The long endured hardships will suddenly make sense. Joy will overtake them. The life plan and gifting will be activated.

The Joseph Generation is a secret weapon that God has prepared in the school of dung, in the darkness, in the isolation for such a time as this. They are about to be suddenly unleashed upon the kingdom of darkness. God has prepared them to meet the great needs of this present generation. They will have the Master Potter's image upon them. They will have the forgiving heart of Joseph who said, "You meant it for evil, but God meant it for good to the saving of many lives." They will be a selfless people who will give the glory to God. They will not fail. So, Joseph Generation, take heart. Your bitter night is about to end. It is sunrise not sunset. Joy comes in the morning! Even now, the door is being unlocked and opened. Listen for the words, "the King has need of thee." God has not forgotten you! Yes, He has seen your tears and heard your cries. He is opening a door which NO MAN can open or shut. ... Josephs take courage! THE KING HAS NEED OF THEE!

 

[HumbleBee]

The Cocoon

By Judy Bauman
RivermistLighthouse1@comcast.net

As I sat in my room one day, I saw what looked like a movie playing on the wall. It looked like a scroll that rolled open and this short scene was played on it. This is what I saw:

There was a man who was distraught and weeping bitterly. He was bent down on one knee, naked, and his face was buried in his hands as he wept. In the air above him and to his right appeared a hand. The hand held a Bible. The man looked up in his broken state and he saw the hand offering him the Bible. With hope in his eyes, he reached up and took it. As he opened the Book, the words came off the pages like a thread and they began to wrap around the man. The Words encircled him until I couldn’t see anything but a large white cocoon. The cocoon was very still for a period of time. Then it slowly began to rock back and forth, and soon there was more and more movement. I could tell there was a struggle going on inside of the cocoon. The cocoon began to split then suddenly it tore open. A huge butterfly adorned in stunning, heavenly colors came out and it quickly flew across the room and out my window! It was the most beautiful, vibrant butterfly I have ever seen. I looked back at the corner because I really wanted to see this again, but the scroll rolled up and disappeared.

2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.

This vision speaks in two ways. First, in our broken state, the Lord’s word has transforming power to change our lives.

Romans 12:1-2 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Without God’s word working to transform us, we are broken, naked, wretched, miserable, poor, blind and lost. It is when we dig for His gold in the Bible – when we invest time in study – that we become rich. See Revelation 3:17, 18 and 2 Timothy 2:15

We truly are ‘worms’ without the blood of Jesus covering our sins and the Word of God with its transforming power at work in our lives. The cocoon seems to be symbolic of dying in Christ and the butterfly represents being reborn of God. See Ephesians 2:10

Until we come to that broken place, we can never know how much we truly need God. When the Word of God is opened up to a broken heart, then the Lord can make miraculous changes in even the most miserable of souls. His Word will accomplish the purpose for which He sent it. See Isaiah 55:10, 11. I was strongly impressed that this man was incarcerated. However, we must consider the fact that any bondage to sin can be a prison sentence.

It takes time to make a transition into a life IN CHRIST, but the beauty of being a new creation is worth it. Remember too that it is important to allow the struggle that occurs on the inside. It is the struggle inside a cocoon that strengthens the wings of the butterfly, and without the struggle the butterfly could not take flight.

John 8:31-36 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on Him, If ye continue in My word, then are ye My disciples indeed; and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. They answered Him, We be Abraham's seed, and were never in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, Ye shall be made free? Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin. And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever. If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.

The second part of this vision that has stood out to me is ‘the hand’ that gives the Bible to the broken man. As we invest in other people’s lives by handing them a Bible, we bring the transforming of God into their lives. We need to invest our own resources to get Bibles into the hands of those in desperate need of transformation.

Matthew 6:19-21 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

It is worth noting that spiritual discernment was key in the ‘hand’ giving this man a Bible at the exact time of his desperation. I believe this hand was led by the Holy Spirit. May we be sensitive to God the Father’s drawing of the lost to Himself and be ready to give what is needed when the fullness of time has come in that person’s life.

Grace and peace be multiplied to you.

In Christ,

Judy

 

[HumbleBee]

This dream comes from EY with his permission and my interpretation follows! ALL GLORY TO JESUS! Applicable Scriptures in next post.

Dream:

---I am in the middle of the first floor of a big mall, probably it has probably 10 stories high. I could look up, and notice that the mall is full of crowds, shopping on all those floors. Then in front of me, there's a contest... whoever could go to the roof of the mall will win a prize. One rope, about 1" wide, dangling from the top floor, not only it's unique, it's challenging... because it forms a variety of tricks. It seems the higher the rope, the more difficulty people have going to move up through it. Somehow, I see A LOT of people also trying to get to the top to win a prize. I don't feel any competition among them because: whoever gets to the top win the prize. I am looking up, and I see people are trying to balance, to hold on, to grab onto the rope... its more like 'rock climbing' instead of rope climbing to me.

Then I begin to grab the rope (I am still on the 1st floor). It's easy, because the rope is totally vertical... then I reach more height, probably the same level of a 2nd floor. Now the rope shapes like a ladder. Hmmm, I am trying to move up on this rope ladder, it's not easy, as I press my feet and raise my hand, it swings out of balance. Although I see many people above me and many are still below me, it does not seem that I delay or disturb them. At last, I could go through the 'rope ladder'. Then more tricks I need to do to go even higher. And I feel scared as I look how high I've been. I start to see more and more people get scared and decide not to go with 'more difficult' rope challenges. They stay before the 'challenge', and they stare at it, confused, and seem to be afraid. I see a lady in her 20s, she is staring at the rope challenge, and unwilling to go higher. One thing I notice: Whoever decides to go up higher, NEVER falls. I see also many STUCK in the middle of a rope challenge, and a few decide to retreat to 'previous' (lower) rope challenge. I continue my journey up.

I remember one of the most difficult rope challenge: I need to cross a horizontal rope, and there's nothing I could hold on to, the only thing is I need to move my feet carefully, to guard the balance... I was a bit frustrated, but I take my time, with a slow pace I keep moving. Now it's close to the top, and there is a man, congratulating me. I feel relieved.

He tells me to go to a room, and there is about 40 to 50 seats, almost full. I see a couple who are my friends sitting on the 2nd row from the pulpit. There is also the host, speaking and asking newly admitted people to that room a FINAL question, a question with 5 multiple choices. Now I am sitting next to my 2 friends. It seems that in the dream God intentionaly has these 2 specific persons: the man is a genius, he once won a medal in Math Olympics; he is very handsome and rich. His girlfriend is also smart, a dilligent person. Somehow I know that my male friend had won 5 TIMES. They inform me that the questions are easy. They say I HAVE the answers.... it's so easy! "Hmmm what they say make me curious even more," I say to myself. However, I feel like I am in a game show like: 'Who wants to be a Millionaire'... the display exactly the same. And MY TURN now.... the host asks a question. And I know the answer, so I pick one of the 5 choices. He says, "You got it!" Then he hands me the PRIZE... I don't remember what the question and the prize were. However, I know so much the PRIZE is so worthy, more than the 'struggle and suffering' of all the rope challenges. SOOOO... I decide to go for my 2nd journey, from the 1st floor to the top again, knowing that the PRIZE is really motivating. I know it wont be easy. BUT I am thinking, I want to do more than my friend do... probably 6 winning.---

My Interpretation:

The dream situated in a mall seems to be symbolic. Mall as in mal or maul tends to symbolize the need for emotional healing, so you may need healing, though certainly believing many other Christians do as well, being wounded from others inside the Body of Christ and without by unbelievers. Countless hearty brethren in their zeal to draw nearer to Jesus, climbing spiritually higher, have endured unjust mistreatment, misjudgment, persecution, unnecessary competition, bitter envy, and scornful reproach by those less committed in their faith. As your dream unfolds it surely exhorts the Body to be nonjudgmental (not delaying, nor disturbing) and encouraging (as your friends cheered you) towards brothers and sisters running the very same race!

Surmising the big mall, 10 stories high, represents the climb to spiritual maturity! Multitudes of people are at many different levels (on all those floors) of growth! The Bible likens the Christian walk to a race symbolized by the contest. The prize to be won is Christ, Himself and eternity with Him! Wholehearted following, seeking, loving, serving, obeying Him, who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life all symbolized by the one rope is the Only Way to truly win Him! The rope's uniqueness is representative of Jesus! There is none other like Him! The rope dangling from the top floor is a testament that Christ came from above!

The Christian journey is an uphill climb and challenging because the devil, the flesh, the sinful world, imperfect people, relentlessly scheme (a variety of tricks), opposing spiritual advancement at every inch gained! You didn't feel any competition because there won't be just one winner, as Jesus is willing for all people to win Him! Some do try to keep a vicarious balance, sitting on the proverbial fence, with one foot in the kingdom and one foot in the world, yet when they really get into danger (rock climbing), they come to their spiritual senses, grab onto their Savior (the rope), their lifeline, asking Him to save them!

See First Group of applicable Scriptures

The easiness of the first floor seems to describe when one first becomes a Christian and having faith in God is easy because He answers every prayer big and small! The second floor alludes to tougher challenges of faith through trying circumstances. Trusting God takes no faith when all is well and He answering even unspoken requests, yet having faith gets harder when the winds of adversity blow in opposition (ladder swings out of balance) to a supposedly only benevolent God, when more prayers seemingly go unheard rather than turned to praise reports. Due to a lack of wisdom and understanding, new believers begin to question God and His goodness. Those who persevere soon realize God is good even amidst the storms of life! They recognize that trials be Divinely sent to build faith and good character and to teach one to live by faith not by sight. Faith isn't true faith unless it is tested.

You not disturbing nor delaying those above you and below you, signifies just how personal the Christian journey really is between the believer and Jesus. Going at one's own pace and minding one's own business. Taking even one hand off the rope in arrogance trying to fix the person below or above would result in a chain reaction with many falling. Pride certainly goes before a fall and breeds strife! Instead, you demonstrate for us all to maintain one's focus on one's own walk with God and not judge nor scorn others for where they be in theirs. You also show to be content, humble, and peaceful right where one is at...showing no pride towards those below us, nor envy towards those above us. Your 'at last, I could go through the rope ladder' affirms that as one fixes their eyes solely on Jesus, they will break through and make spiritual progress!

The doing more tricks to go higher could symbolize that with spiritual maturity certainly comes greater responsibility and more difficult experiences, these to strengthen one's faith for even higher encounters and Divine exploits! Your feeling scared is a picture of what happens when one takes their eyes off Christ, the Prince of Peace and All-Sufficient One! When self and its inadequacies become the focal point, immediately fear comes in like a flood to magnify challenges and troubles making them appear insurmountable.

Your fearing, then seeing more and more people fearing demonstrates the powerful influence of one Christian on other Christians! Obviously, tiz all the better to be a Body builder, helping to build up believers in their most holy faith, rather than causing others to shrink back. Fear is a faith stopper, making some unwilling to rise to the Divine challenges set before them, as does fear incite Christians to be doubleminded, indecisive, and stagnated (stuck in middle), and thus backslide into their comfort zones (retreat to lower level).

Those who keep their eyes fixed on Jesus are full of faith that blossoms into their ever progressive spiritual flourishing, hence their never falling, nor stumbling! Your continuing up shows your eyes are solely set on the right Person, Christ!

See Second Group

The Christian journey could be likened to walking on high wired tightrope...does take precarious balancing to live in the world, but not be of the world. Sometimes, there is nothing, nor no one to hold onto but an unseen Jesus and faith in His Promises! It can be a very frustrating battle, as the spirit wars against the flesh! However, by God's grace, with much patience and prayer (slow pace), one will be victorious and be greeted by the Greatest Victor, Himself, the Lord Most High! Your being relieved could be a picture of those with self-doubt. Been said to doubt one's doubts, as they come from the devil who lies. Keeping one's eyes on Christ will fill one with confidence to cross that finish line!

This additional insight from Ms. Marla Boole...First level, the rope is vertical...more likely the beginning of a baby Christian toward maturing in vertical relationship between a believer and God. The later level (more difficult), trying to cross a horizontal rope...very tough...this describes a horizontal relationship with other people: families, friends, coworkers...as iron sharpens iron, so Christians sharpen each other...while growing in the Lord...He will let us experience difficulties with families and even Christian friends.

See Third Group

Indeed that knowing what reward is ahead would be motivating for wholehearted perseverance; all the more being faithfully diligent to win Jesus and His eternal rewards! This also describes a spiritual vote of confidence for you that you have as much Divine potential for success as your friend! Dunno if your friends are Christians or not...handsome, smart, and rich doesn't necessarily mean Christian. God looks at the heart and one of diligence is wise, especially in the spiritual! Just as Elisha's zeal compelled him to ask God for a double portion of the same Spirit upon Elijah, we should all do likewise! Being zealous for wisdom from above!

See Fourth Group

 

[HumbleBee]

Applicable Scriptures for above dream

First Group of Bible Verses:

Genesis 15:1 After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.

Psalm 27:8 When Thou saidst, Seek ye My face; my heart said unto Thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek.

Matthew 7:13-14 Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it.

John 3:31 He that cometh from above is above all: he that is of the earth is earthly, and speaketh of the earth: He that cometh from heaven is above all.

John 14:6 Jesus saith unto Him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me.

John 17:3 And this is life eternal, that they might know Thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom Thou hast sent.

1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.

Philippians 3:7-14 But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ, and be found in Him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith: That I may know Him, and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being made conformable unto His death; If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 12:1-3 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider Him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.


Second Group:

Joshua 1:8-9 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Isaiah 41:10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of My righteousness.

Micah 6:8 He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.

Mark 4:14-20 The farmer sows the word. Some people are like seed along the path, where the word is sown. As soon as they hear it, Satan comes and takes away the word that was sown in them. Others, like seed sown on rocky places, hear the word and at once receive it with joy. But since they have no root, they last only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away. Still others, like seed sown among thorns, hear the word; but the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth and the desires for other things come in and choke the word, making it unfruitful. Others, like seed sown on good soil, hear the word, accept it, and produce a crop&shy;thirty, sixty or even a hundred times what was sown.

Romans 8:37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us.

Romans 14:13 Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother's way.

Philippians 1:6 being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ

Philippians 2:3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.

Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.

Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

James 1:2-8 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does.

1 Peter 1:6-9 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that your faith&shy;of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire&shy;may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and even though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.


Third Group

Luke 19:15-18 "The first one came and said, 'Sir, your mina has earned ten more.' " 'Well done, my good servant!' his master replied. 'Because you have been trustworthy in a very small matter, take charge of ten cities.'

2 Corinthians 2:14-17 Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place. For we are to God the fragrance of Christ among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing. To the one we are the aroma of death leading to death, and to the other the aroma of life leading to life. And who is sufficient for these things? For we are not, as so many, peddling the word of God; but as of sincerity, but as from God, we speak in the sight of God in Christ.

2 Corinthians 12:9-10 And He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness." Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

2 Peter 1:10-11 Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble; for so an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.


Fourth Group

Proverbs 8:10-11, 18-19 Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold, for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her...I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me. With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and prosperity. My fruit is better than fine gold; what I yield surpasses choice silver.

Romans 8:18-21 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God.

1 Corinthians 15:57-58 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore...be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

2 Corinthians 4:17-18 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

Colossians 3:1-4 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.

Hebrews 6:10-12 For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward His name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister. And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end: That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

Hebrews 10:35-39 So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. For in just a very little while, He who is coming will come and will not delay. But my righteous one will live by faith. And if he shrinks back, I will not be pleased with him." But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who believe and are saved.

Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him.

1 Peter 5:4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.

 

[Missyjojo88]

Hello Humblebee,
I posted a couple of dreams a while back and I need help with this new one that I had today. This dream is part of other dreams that I had, but it stuck out more. What I remembered was the fact that I saw myself in a long line after I was supposed to go help my brother with his homework. There was this girl who was running the line and she seemed to have been conducting some type of experiment involving baptism. As the line got smaller and I noticed the girl baptizing the people on the line or submerging them into water. As soon as the line reached the four of us (There were 3 people in front of me), the girl decided to stop baptizing people. For some reason I ask her if she would come back later to finish baptizing us and she said no or something like that. So I see myself in the line and still haven't moved when a couple of women told me that I did not have this thing above my head which everyone is supposed to have. This thing being either a fog like substance that floats on top of people's head or a sparkle of gold that also floats on top of people's head. They told me to look at someone's head and and I did. At first I didn't see anything on top of anyone's head when I looked closely that's when I saw the fog substance on top of someone's head. When I looked at another person's head instead of seen the fog I saw sparkles of gold with some branch like thing substance on top of this person's head. These people were telling me that I didn't have anything over my head. I suddenly remembered that I was already baptized and told these people that may be I didn't have these things due to the fact that I was already baptized and they told me no. They said that even the people who were not baptized had these things on their head. So this girl took me to this room where she had these women call this women who was supposed to be gifted in prayer to come and pray for me. They called her on the phone. As I waited they must have thought there was something wrong with me because I reply by saying that they sound like they wanted me to see a psychology therapy. I don't know why I said psychology therapy instead of psycho therapy. This was the end of the dream. I woke up early then I usually do because this dream was nagging at me.

This dream may sound confusing, but wouldn't know how to explain it in a simpler way. I don't know if its from God and I am clueless to its meaning. I remember telling God before I slept I needed to hear him concerning my future as his servant when I had this dream. The thing that is important is that some people had the foggy substance while others had the gold. In real life I am double majoring in psychology and political science and wanted God to tell me what path he wanted me to take.

 

[HumbleBee]

Sweet Shalom Missyjojo88!

The very end of your dream seems to be the answer to your prayer! Psychology therapy sounds like a course of study and would serve you well, should you be a Christian counselor, or go into ministry. The part about the not baptizing you, the fog, and the gold all seem to be symbolic of legalism and vainglory...keeping the letter of the law without the true Spirit of the law. Psychology would have more to do with personally ministering to people, while political science would have more to do with the law. Surmising you are a people-person! Hence, God seems to be saying take the path of psychology.

I posted a couple of dreams a while back and I need help with this new one that I had today. This dream is part of other dreams that I had, but it stuck out more. What I remembered was the fact that I saw myself in a long line after I was supposed to go help my brother with his homework. There was this girl who was running the line and she seemed to have been conducting some type of experiment involving baptism. As the line got smaller and I noticed the girl baptizing the people on the line or submerging them into water. As soon as the line reached the four of us (There were 3 people in front of me), the girl decided to stop baptizing people. For some reason I ask her if she would come back later to finish baptizing us and she said no or something like that. So I see myself in the line and still haven't moved when a couple of women told me that I did not have this thing above my head which everyone is supposed to have. This thing being either a fog like substance that floats on top of people's head or a sparkle of gold that also floats on top of people's head. They told me to look at someone's head and and I did. At first I didn't see anything on top of anyone's head when I looked closely that's when I saw the fog substance on top of someone's head. When I looked at another person's head instead of seen the fog I saw sparkles of gold with some branch like thing substance on top of this person's head. These people were telling me that I didn't have anything over my head. I suddenly remembered that I was already baptized and told these people that may be I didn't have these things due to the fact that I was already baptized and they told me no. They said that even the people who were not baptized had these things on their head. So this girl took me to this room where she had these women call this women who was supposed to be gifted in prayer to come and pray for me. They called her on the phone. As I waited they must have thought there was something wrong with me because I reply by saying that they sound like they wanted me to see a psychology therapy. I don't know why I said psychology therapy instead of psycho therapy. This was the end of the dream. I woke up early then I usually do because this dream was nagging at me.

 

[Flynmonkie]

I am not sure how to explain this so here goes. When I was about 24 I had a dream of sorts. I had been very ill with flu, and getting better. As I lay in bed it was early morning you know that feeling when the sun is coming through the window and you are half awake and half asleep? That is exactly how I felt. Then I heard a voice, talking to me telling me I would be OK, it is not my time but I would be going through a hard time I would be OK then too, and that when I was 35 I would go through something very difficult and to not be afraid. I asked the voice who they were, if they were an angel. The voice was not male or female. It was soothing and sweet. I HONESTLY do not know how else to describe this to you. The voice did not answer but I became enveloped with a peace I could never explain. I asked if this is what heaven was like?

I have never felt anything in my life like if before or after. The voice then told me about a pancreas, that they would find something; it is the size of pea to get this checked out. Well I “awoke” and had no idea what a pancreas was I called my mother immediately. It seemed so real. I felt crazy but I told her everything that had happened, she also did not know what a pancreas was. I am not sure if the voice was telling me to check myself out now diabetes runs rampant in our family, but neither my mother nor myself have it. However my aunt, two years ago went for a transplant because of it, and it is rejecting so she is on the list waiting this year. Back then she had shown no signs of this. Her sugars went crazy three years ago, a rare form of diabetes. I am not sure if I mistook the conversation that it was not about me? Or what? This year has been one of the most trying times in my life, however I have not seen anything special as of yet. Other than the fact I have had many things that have happened this year that have brought my relationship with God full circle. I have more faith now than ever in my life, and it is as if He has been “pruning” me to learn to trust Him FULLY! Moreso than any other time in my life! Right after I had this dream my husband left, and it was a very hard time for me. But I was OK!

But I wonder if anyone else had an experience like this? I would think if it was an angel or from God it would have been explained by now. But it was so real, and as I have said that peace was amazing. Any ideas?

 

[HumbleBee]

Believing your encounter was from God, since you experienced a peace that transcends all understanding! I can only say do as your dream instructs, since you are now 35 you should get your pancreas checked.
Pancreas - a long, irregularly shaped gland in vertebrates, lying behind the stomach, that secretes pancreatic juice into the duodenum and insulin, glucagon, and somatostatin into the bloodstream.

May our Lord Most High continue to multiply His love and joy in your life Flynmonkie!

Psalm 41:3 The LORD will sustain [you] on [your] sickbed and restore [you] from [your] bed of illness.

3 John 1:2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.

I am not sure how to explain this so here goes. When I was about 24 I had a dream of sorts. I had been very ill with flu, and getting better. As I lay in bed it was early morning you know that feeling when the sun is coming through the window and you are half awake and half asleep? That is exactly how I felt. Then I heard a voice, talking to me telling me I would be OK, it is not my time but I would be going through a hard time I would be OK then too, and that when I was 35 I would go through something very difficult and to not be afraid. I asked the voice who they were, if they were an angel. The voice was not male or female. It was soothing and sweet. I HONESTLY do not know how else to describe this to you. The voice did not answer but I became enveloped with a peace I could never explain. I asked if this is what heaven was like?

I have never felt anything in my life like if before or after. The voice then told me about a pancreas, that they would find something; it is the size of pea to get this checked out. Well I “awoke” and had no idea what a pancreas was I called my mother immediately. It seemed so real. I felt crazy but I told her everything that had happened, she also did not know what a pancreas was. I am not sure if the voice was telling me to check myself out now diabetes runs rampant in our family, but neither my mother nor myself have it. However my aunt, two years ago went for a transplant because of it, and it is rejecting so she is on the list waiting this year. Back then she had shown no signs of this. Her sugars went crazy three years ago, a rare form of diabetes. I am not sure if I mistook the conversation that it was not about me? Or what? This year has been one of the most trying times in my life, however I have not seen anything special as of yet. Other than the fact I have had many things that have happened this year that have brought my relationship with God full circle. I have more faith now than ever in my life, and it is as if He has been “pruning” me to learn to trust Him FULLY! Moreso than any other time in my life! Right after I had this dream my husband left, and it was a very hard time for me. But I was OK!

But I wonder if anyone else had an experience like this? I would think if it was an angel or from God it would have been explained by now. But it was so real, and as I have said that peace was amazing. Any ideas?

 

[Flynmonkie]

Believing your encounter was from God, since you experienced a peace that transcends all understanding! I can only say do as your dream instructs, since you are now 35 you should get your pancreas checked.

Thank you so much for pointing this out! You know how many times I have seen that verse and never put two and two together? I might get it checked or might not. I am not so sure that it was meant for me, as that years later my aunt had the pancreatic transplant and is now on the list for another. This might have been what was going on? But whatever this was, I do believe you are right…I have experienced a peace that transcends all understanding many times since, of course nothing like that feeling I had that day, but very close.

“Buna Notte Mi Amigo Bello” ~ “May God breathe His peace into your dreams, just as He has mine”

 

[Maharg]

I had a dream last night that felt very profound. I could see where some of it linked to things that had happened that day and TV I had watched, but all the same, it felt deeper than the average dream. It was part of a sequence of dreams where time was of the essence and I had to keep going, and my own family - husband and parents played a big part.

Anyway, this last dream was rather odd. If you looked around it would suggest that we were in Victorian times, but it actually felt as though I were in the future. Outside was a run-down alleyway between tall, narrow, brown-looking buildings, and inside (where I was) was a simple flat (appartment) with a round wooden table. It looked more like a house from the inside but I could tell I wasn't at ground level by looking out of the window.

Everywhere was dark, and the mum was missing from the house. The three children were due home and I knew their mum was missing and I had to find her so they wouldn't worry. Well, I found her that time. It happened again the next day, their mum had gone missing and I feared that this time she had died. (The children in my dream were actually the children of a friend at church, but they had a different mum in my dream). This time, I decided I needed to change the light bulbs in the hall and dining room, and was changing the lightbulb in the dining room when the children came home.

I talked with the daughter for a while and she said she had gone to see her dad because he had his flags down. (It was a time where the pague had come back, and having flags down must mean all-clear, I suppose). I looked out of the window to see his flags were down. Those who were immune from the plague had a little blister on their index finger and I knew two of the children were safe because they had their blisters - I checked them as I was talking to them. As I spoke to the youngest boy, though, he said to me, 'well, I know I'm all right because I only have a few spots.' At this point I knew he had the plague and would probably die. He was completely unaware and completely unconcerned. I wasn't immune and I knew it was going to be my role to take care of him. I would have expected myself to be afraid of catching the plague from him, but I wasn't.

Anyway, that was the end of the dream - I woke up feeling very drained but at peace, and then began to feel on edge as I remembered the dream.

Over to you . . . thank you

 

[HumbleBee]

Possible insight interspersed for you Maharg,

this last dream was rather odd. If you looked around it would suggest that we were in Victorian times, but it actually felt as though I were in the future. Outside was a run-down alleyway between tall, narrow, brown-looking buildings, and inside (where I was) was a simple flat (apartment) with a round wooden table. It looked more like a house from the inside but I could tell I wasn't at ground level by looking out of the window.

Since you felt like you were in the future, the Victorian times could foretell of VICTORIOUS TIMES coming soon! The rundown alleyway between 2 buildings could symbolize how difficult and narrow is the way that leads to true life! (Matthew 7:13-14) Certainly, VICTORIES will come through JESUS, and by the power of His shed Blood on the Cross (wooden table) of the Calvary that has affected the whole wide world (round)! A round table, as in a roundtable discussion involving many participants could also confirm this family needs for Christian counsel. His mighty power will greatly hearten you (lifting you above temporal circumstances...not at ground level)!

Everywhere was dark, and the mum was missing from the house. The three children were due home and I knew their mum was missing and I had to find her so they wouldn't worry. Well, I found her that time. It happened again the next day, their mum had gone missing and I feared that this time she had died. (The children in my dream were actually the children of a friend at church, but they had a different mum in my dream). This time, I decided I needed to change the light bulbs in the hall and dining room, and was changing the lightbulb in the dining room when the children came home.

Could show that their mum is not home a lot? Her lack of love toward her kids may make her 'dead' to them? And when she is at home, she may be a different person than she is at church? Changing the light bulb in the hall, as in long haul (a picture of the future), could symbolize that the mum's relationship with Jesus will be revived as she feasts (dining room) on the Word of Truth! Her kids need the love of Jesus and His fresh manna as much as she does!

I talked with the daughter for a while and she said she had gone to see her dad because he had his flags down. (It was a time where the plague had come back, and having flags down must mean all-clear, I suppose). I looked out of the window to see his flags were down. Those who were immune from the plague had a little blister on their index finger and I knew two of the children were safe because they had their blisters - I checked them as I was talking to them. As I spoke to the youngest boy, though, he said to me, 'well, I know I'm all right because I only have a few spots.' At this point I knew he had the plague and would probably die. He was completely unaware and completely unconcerned. I wasn't immune and I knew it was going to be my role to take care of him. I would have expected myself to be afraid of catching the plague from him, but I wasn't.

Their dad could be a Divinely timed refuge for them, while their mum has strayed? Would seem that the youngest boy needs more attention, the care of a wise, loving guardian...he may be a tough handleful (coming from a dysfunctional family?), yet God's grace is sufficient for you...enabling you to minister effectively to this boy. You are equal to the good work God has set before you!

 

[walkin2e]

A DREAM OF A NEW PRAYER FOR AMERICA

I dreamed this early this morning, 25 May 05. In the first dream I was talking to four American veterans of the Iraqi conflict. I was telling them I was a combat wounded veteran and I had spent two years in Iraq fighting for a great cause. These men were listening intently to me and believing everything I was telling them. I then gathered all four around me, looked them in the eyes, and told them the truth. I said I had fabricated my whole story, and the reasons for the war had been falsified. I saw the wounded look of betrayal in their eyes and on their faces. I then told them the purpose for my false story. I said,"You see, leaders in high places can tell you anything just to get you to follow them. Just like the blind leading the blind, both will fall in the ditch."

I then dreamed this dream. I had parked my red Ford Crew Cab truck in a parking lot by a large city park. I walked away and when I returned to my truck, a saw that a thief had stolen my left(driver's) door, both left wheels and tires, and my radio was hanging by a few wires. I looked up and saw several other people who also had their vehicles vandalized by a thief. I then saw the thief surrounded by some of his stolen goods, in a small grove of trees in a city park. Other people, including police, politicians, and religious leaders began to chase the thief. The thief was too strong for them and could not be caught. I then ran up to the thief and shouted, "Stop in the name of Jesus!" He dropped to the ground like he had been hit by a baseball bat. He lay there and began to burn. He then called out to me and said, "I want to be born again. Will you pray for me?" I went up to him and although he was glowing with coals like a great log burning, he could talk and hear me. I said, "Do you want Jesus to save you?" He replied, "Yes." All types of people, including politicians, religious leaders and ordinary American people were gathered around watching this scene. I prayed (it was a real intense prayer in my dream..agony of soul and brought tears to my eyes...my face was wet when I woke). This is the prayer, "Lord Jesus, you see the heart cry of this precious soul. Reveal your love unto him, O Lord. You have said forgive and it shall be forgiven you. There is no sin too great for you to forgive. Too, O Lord, your love is so good and so great that even you can save at the last minute." Jesus then came and saved this thief's soul and he gave up the ghost. I looked around and there was a look of awe on everyone's faces. Someone stated, "That was the most beautiful prayer ever prayed. It is a new prayer for America!" There was not a dry eye in the crowd...everyone was humbled and touched by the precious presence of our Lord. I then woke up, and recorded these two dreams.

Irvin L. Rozier, retired Captain, US Army

 

[Christina M]

I had a very vivid dream:

DREAM: My husband and I were planting our vegetable garden, except instead of our small backyard garden, the one we planted was on acres and acres of land. The vegetables started growing faster than we could imagine....like in two days they were full grown. The vegetables were bigger than normal and the crops were so incredibly huge, we could not keep up with them......each vegetable (radish, carrot, onion, etc) was ENORMOUS. Huge.

Then, a whole lot of homeless people, and refugees, came walking across the acreage. They were so very hungry. I told them to pick all the veggies they could, as we had so many and there was no way we could keep up with the crop....as it was growing so fast and so big.

END OF DREAM.

 

[HumbleBee]

First, about walkin2e's dream, I didn't respond because I was astonished! All I can say is about the first dream...am working on a message about being leery of legalistic leadership and about the second dream...

 

[HumbleBee]

Zowie Christina! Welcome to CF! Your dream certainly seems like a literal Divine call upon you and your hubby for ministering to the poor who are so hungry for Jesus! As they say, God doesn't call the 'qualified', though He surely will equip ye the called! Just like the accounts of Jesus multiplying the loaves and the fishes, He will multiply what you have cheerily sown, making your harvest feed multitudes!

Psalm 41:1 Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble.

Proverbs 19:17 He who is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and He will reward him for what he has done.

Malachi 3:10-12 Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in Mine house, and prove Me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the LORD of hosts. And all nations shall call you blessed: for ye shall be a delightsome land, saith the LORD of hosts.

Matthew 9:35-38 Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. When He saw the crowds, He had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then He said to His disciples, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest field.

Luke 6:38 Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.

2 Corinthians 9:6-15 ...he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work. As it is written: "He has dispersed abroad, He has given to the poor; His righteousness endures forever." Now may He who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness, while you are enriched in everything for all liberality, which causes thanksgiving through us to God. For the administration of this service not only supplies the needs of the saints, but also is abounding through many thanksgivings to God, while, through the proof of this ministry, they glorify God for the obedience of your confession to the gospel of Christ, and for your liberal sharing with them and all men, and by their prayer for you, who long for you because of the exceeding grace of God in you. Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!

I had a very vivid dream:

DREAM: My husband and I were planting our vegetable garden, except instead of our small backyard garden, the one we planted was on acres and acres of land. The vegetables started growing faster than we could imagine....like in two days they were full grown. The vegetables were bigger than normal and the crops were so incredibly huge, we could not keep up with them......each vegetable (radish, carrot, onion, etc) was ENORMOUS. Huge.

Then, a whole lot of homeless people, and refugees, came walking across the acreage. They were so very hungry. I told them to pick all the veggies they could, as we had so many and there was no way we could keep up with the crop....as it was growing so fast and so big.

END OF DREAM.