Cool Dreams

[berkeley]

Do/have you had/have cool dreams?? 2 nights ago I had this really cool dream:



In the dream I felt my heart beat really hard "thump" "thump" and I fell to the floor.
Heart went "thump" again. I tried to lift myself up and a final hard "THUMP."
I collapsed completely -DEAD!!! And I got up and out of my body! It felt so real!

This is by far the coolest dream that I have ever had!!

[whollyHis]

Kiddo...are you on DRUGS?? :tease

[berkeley]

Kiddo...are you on DRUGS?? :tease
I was on Naproxen/Naprosyn marketed over the counter as Aleve. I guess I'm allergic to this stuff. It made my face swell. Also, I'd wake up in the middle of the night shaking. I'd wake up in the morning with a shake.. and twice it almost incited an anxiety attack. :dunno
It's a real mild pain reliever.

[Kutless]

Had a dream not to long ago that a friend and I were trying to escape from what we thought was a gang of thugs. We ran into this abandoned house and hid. While we were in there we realized we would have to fight our way out. We looked around and found a couple knives and made a plan for escape as we could see the group of what we thought were thugs outside.

We ran out of the house ready for battle and as the thugs approached we lashed out with our weapons slashing there faces and causing gashes on their bodies.

At the end of the altercation one of the wounded looked up and with his last bit of energy and said, "What are you doing?" "we were just looking for something to eat"

It really spoke to me at the time. We set up walls and turn people off for various reasons when all they are really doing is looking for nourishment.

don't mean to be a Debbie Downer.

[berkeley]

Had a dream not to long ago that a friend and I were trying to escape from what we thought was a gang of thugs. We ran into this abandoned house and hid. While we were in there we realized we would have to fight our way out. We looked around and found a couple knives and made a plan for escape as we could see the group of what we thought were thugs outside.

We ran out of the house ready for battle and as the thugs approached we lashed out with our weapons slashing there faces and causing gashes on their bodies.

At the end of the altercation one of the wounded looked up and with his last bit of energy and said, "What are you doing?" "we were just looking for something to eat"

It really spoke to me at the time. We set up walls and turn people off for various reasons when all they are really doing is looking for nourishment.

don't mean to be a Debbie Downer.
:ty

[berkeley]

Over a yr ago I had a dream about a snake. In the dream I was at a distance and I could see church folk walking by and over the snake. They didn't realize it was there. The snake appeared to be dead.
I approached the snake and it tried to strike me, but was not successful.

Why didn't the church folk see the snake? Why did it try to attack me? Thank God it was not successful!!!

[berkeley]

When I was a junior in h.s. (8 yrs ago) I had this dream:

I was walking through a neighborhood in town (where the white folk live). I knew that I was expected at a certain house. I entered the house from a side or back entrance and there were lots of dead bodies on the floor, some piled on others.
I proceeded, making my way to the front of the home (living room/ den) and there were more bodies, but they were in body bags. The authorities were present and I was accountable...

When I woke the Holy Ghost spoke to me concerning the dream. At school that day in English class, I wrote the dream on paper and passed it to my friend. He wrote back.... what he wrote was what the Holy Ghost spoke to me regarding the dream.

I will not say what was spoken.

[The Mrs]

When I was a junior in h.s. (8 yrs ago) I had this dream:

I was walking through a neighborhood in town (where the white folk live). I knew that I was expected at a certain house. I entered the house from a side or back entrance and there were lots of dead bodies on the floor, some piled on others.
I proceeded, making my way to the front of the home (living room/ den) and there were more bodies, but they were in body bags. The authorities were present and I was accountable...

When I woke the Holy Ghost spoke to me concerning the dream. At school that day in English class, I wrote the dream on paper and passed it to my friend. He wrote back.... what he wrote was what the Holy Ghost spoke to me regarding the dream.

I will not say what was spoken.

Talk about a cliff hanger!!! :ranting

Thanks a lot!!! :smack

[MrsMcD]

My mom always has the coolest dreams. One time she had a dream where she was out of her body (I assume she was in her spirit) and she was looking down on her flesh. She has had many out of body dreams.

Recently she had a dream and her body was lifted up and an angel took her by the hand and told her to lead the ladies of the church. She is so blessed. I always have the bad dreams. boo hoo.

[berkeley]

Talk about a cliff hanger!!! :ranting

Thanks a lot!!! :smack
I would If I could.... but I'm sorry.. at the moment I can't...

[berkeley]

The beginning of 2005 I had a dream about Islam and some other stuff, bah, but I don't remember much detail. I told Coonskinner about it. Later I asked if he had saved the message, he did not. and he did not remember much detail about my dream!!

[berkeley]

this dream from '06 disturbs me:

I received a phone call from a woman of God who needed something.
She said to go to such a city. Someone there had what she needed.
“I don’t know anyone with -----.” I replied.
“ --name here-- is looking for you” she said.
“How do I find him?” I replied.
“God will bring you [two] together.”

She then began to speak some words to me that began to flow from her utter most being… she revealed thing that she could not possibly know.

She brought things to the surface, issues that needed to be dealt with.

Tears began to build. I did not want to let them flow freely. But something of the inner man began to break.
“Do you need help in ----location-----” I asked as a tear trickles down my face.

Then I heard the voice of a man on the other end of the receiver…
“YES!... YES!... YES!...” he exclaimed in a calm yet urgent tone.
He then began to list some reasons... and yet, for the very life of me I do not remember his exact words, and I can not touch base with every reason that he listed. But I remember the number.. He gave one “YES!” for each reason.
One reason was that there was a huge population that does not know Jesus.

I wish I could recall the other two reasons…
Then he gave three “no’s” as if he was going to give me three reasons as to why he did not need my assistance.
“No!... No!... No!...” but his voice began to fade with each “No.”

Then I had seen a man and a woman, possibly husband and wife or a father and his daughter. And out of thin air, a name appeared in huge letters. Possibly a family name/surname.

And that was the extent of the strange dream…

[tamor]

My mom always has the coolest dreams. One time she had a dream where she was out of her body (I assume she was in her spirit) and she was looking down on her flesh. She has had many out of body dreams. Recently she had a dream and her body was lifted up and an angel took her by the hand and told her to lead the ladies of the church. She is so blessed. I always have the bad dreams. boo hoo.

I've never had a dream like that, but I did have an out of body experience once.

[berkeley]

I've never had a dream like that, but I did have an out of body experience once.

EXPLAIN!!!

[tamor]

EXPLAIN!!!


I was injured in a car accident. While in the ambulance and ER, I was "unconscious" but I was watching the medics and doctors work on me.

I don't know if that's really called an "out of body" experience or not, but it was really strange, either way. I didn't have that "I died, saw heaven, and came back" kind of feeling, just the being detached from myself and seeing everything as if watching a movie or something.

[Rhoni]

My dreams, throughout my lifetime have been of my teeth falling out...I had it anaylized once and it was thought to be my fear of lack of control. Whoda thunk it?

Hee Tee...Rhoni

[SDG]

this dream from '06 disturbs me:

Do you remember the city ... Berk???

[hammondb3klingon1]

Dreams are windows to your soul. Like for instance, I have dreamed of beating the stuffing out of Richard Simmons because earlier in the dream I purchased the bible read by Richard Simmons. I was so annoyed on what he did to the word of G-d that I wanted to hurt him. What does all of this mean? Hep me sombody hep meeeee!!!!!!!!!!

[berkeley]

Do you remember the city ... Berk???You betcha!!

[berkeley]

My dreams, throughout my lifetime have been of my teeth falling out...I had it anaylized once and it was thought to be my fear of lack of control. Whoda thunk it?

Hee Tee...Rhoni
so that's what they mean!! Rhoni, I've had these same dreams often as a child. And I hadn't dreamed that in several yrs until a few months ago. :dunno

[berkeley]

I was injured in a car accident. While in the ambulance and ER, I was "unconscious" but I was watching the medics and doctors work on me.

I don't know if that's really called an "out of body" experience or not, but it was really strange, either way. I didn't have that "I died, saw heaven, and came back" kind of feeling, just the being detached from myself and seeing everything as if watching a movie or something.
That's how I felt in my dream. I was out of my body. I could see myself on the floor and I woke up. It felt so real. No heaven or hell.. and no fear. Just absent from the body!

[SDG]

You betcha!!

How long will you run, Jonah???

[berkeley]

How long will you run, Jonah???Man, thas not right!!

[SDG]

Man, thas not right!!

Well .. how long???? :dunno :dunno

[berkeley]

Well .. how long???? :dunno :dunnoI don't have anything to say about this..

[SDG]

I don't have anything to say about this..

Perhaps ... we'll discuss it another day ... my good brother.

[berkeley]

Perhaps ... we'll discuss it another day ... my good brother.
:beatdeadhorse

[Praxeas]

Do/have you had/have cool dreams?? 2 nights ago I had this really cool dream:



In the dream I felt my heart beat really hard "thump" "thump" and I fell to the floor.
Heart went "thump" again. I tried to lift myself up and a final hard "THUMP."
I collapsed completely -DEAD!!! And I got up and out of my body! It felt so real!

This is by far the coolest dream that I have ever had!!
Finish the dream

[berkeley]

Finish the dream
that is all!! or did I leave something out?

[Praxeas]

That's how I felt in my dream. I was out of my body. I could see myself on the floor and I woke up. It felt so real. No heaven or hell.. and no fear. Just absent from the body!

If it was from God...maybe that is His message. Absent from the body

[Praxeas]

Or a warning that you are not yet lost, but moving in that direction? Death is not a good thing....not a good sign....heart stopping....not good.

[berkeley]

It was so cool being out of my body! And I didn't say the dream was from God.. it was just a cool dream!! Now the other dreams had meaning..

[Praxeas]

It was so cool being out of my body! And I didn't say the dream was from God.. it was just a cool dream!! Now the other dreams had meaning..
I know you did not say it was from God, but what if it is from God? Consider then what the dream is saying

[SDG]

Do or die ....

[berkeley]

If it was from God...maybe that is His message. Absent from the body
:hmmm

[Sister Alvear]

You are in my prayers...

[berkeley]

You are in my prayers...
Obrigado... or is it Obrigada?? I'm confused!

[Malvaro]

When I was a junior in h.s. (8 yrs ago) I had this dream:

I was walking through a neighborhood in town (where the white folk live). I knew that I was expected at a certain house. I entered the house from a side or back entrance and there were lots of dead bodies on the floor, some piled on others.
I proceeded, making my way to the front of the home (living room/ den) and there were more bodies, but they were in body bags. The authorities were present and I was accountable...

When I woke the Holy Ghost spoke to me concerning the dream. At school that day in English class, I wrote the dream on paper and passed it to my friend. He wrote back.... what he wrote was what the Holy Ghost spoke to me regarding the dream.

I will not say what was spoken.


come on Berk, what fun is that..... share the good stuff with us.... :highfive

[berkeley]

come on Berk, what fun is that..... share the good stuff with us.... :highfive okay, in a minute.

[berkeley]

When I was a junior in h.s. (8 yrs ago) I had this dream:

I was walking through a neighborhood in town (where the white folk live). I knew that I was expected at a certain house. I entered the house from a side or back entrance and there were lots of dead bodies on the floor, some piled on others.
I proceeded, making my way to the front of the home (living room/ den) and there were more bodies, but they were in body bags. The authorities were present and I was accountable...

When I woke the Holy Ghost spoke to me concerning the dream. At school that day in English class, I wrote the dream on paper and passed it to my friend. He wrote back.... what he wrote was what the Holy Ghost spoke to me regarding the dream.

I will not say what was spoken.The people in the dream are sinners who need Jesus. I knew that I was expected at the house, I know my "calling," and the people are waiting for us to share Jesus with them.
The dead bodies represented lost souls. The authorities represent God, and holding me accountable represents what will happen on that day I meet the Lord if I do not answer to the call.

It's not like a goose-bump kinda thing. Kinda sobering.

[mizpeh]

The people in the dream are sinners who need Jesus. I knew that I was expected at the house, I know my "calling," and the people are waiting for us to share Jesus with them.
The dead bodies represented lost souls. The authorities represent God, and holding me accountable represents what will happen on that day I meet the Lord if I do not answer to the call.

It's not like a goose-bump kinda thing. Kinda sobering.

What's keeping you from answering the call of God?

[berkeley]

What's keeping you from answering the call of God? A few things:

1)I love the world

2)I don't want to give the reigns over to God

2a. there are too many things that I want to do


That's what stands out. I'm sure I can think of more reasons, or excuses.

[PaPaDon]

Greetings Everyone!

First, allow me to call attention to the fact that "dreams" are simply one of the methods God employs to "speak" to mankind...

"For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not. In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon man, in slumberings upon the bed; then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their instruction, that he may withdraw man from his purpose, and hide pride from man. He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword." (see Job 33:14-18)

These words alerts us to the fact that God often employs the "visions" one experiences during a "dream" as they lie sleeping, in an effort to convey certain messages or instructions. We also discover that God often employs this means of communication with mankind in an effort to re-direct our "purposes" so that they might become more in alignment with His, and in the process prevent one from being filled with pride (that is to say, believing that his acheivements are of his own design). All this is being done by God in an effort to prevent man from actions which will cause him to lose out on the eternal rewards which He has promised unto all who heed and obey the dictates of His commandments. Furthermore, and above all else, God's efforts to communicate with man via the means of the "visions" of a "dream," are a display of His desire that the one to whom the "dream" has been granted, will not "perish" for his willful disobedience to His Word (the "sword").

Moreover, we find that on that first day of Pentecost following our Lord's bodily ascension to His throne located in the heavens, when the apostle Peter stood to offer a response to the inquiry of the Jews - "What meaneth this?" (see Acts 2:12) - he directed them to the prophetic words written approximately 835 years previously by the prophet Joel: "And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:..." (see Acts 2:17).

How does one determine/discern whether the "visions" of a "dream" which they have experienced are truly sent of God, or not? For an answer to this question one needs to consider the biblical record of the life of Joseph. I shall not go into the details of his youth (believing most are familiar with this aspect of his life), rather my desire is to show the manner in which he was able to discern both the origin and meaning of the "visions" experienced in a "dream". When called upon to describe Pharaoh"s "dreams," we find it written in Genesis 41:32 that he stated: "And for that the dreams was doubled unto Pharaoh twice: it is because the thing is established by God, and God will shortly bring it to pass."

Thus we discover that whenever God seeks to communicate with man via the "visions" of a "dream," He will always "double" such "dreams." Now it must also be noted, just as it was with the case of the TWO "dreams" experienced by Pharaoh, each "dream" that he experienced were distinctly different, one from the other, yet in each the message being conveyed were the same. And so with this important factor in mind, we must always be diligent in our efforts of discerning both the origin and intent of the "visions" which we experience during a "dream," always bearing in mind that our arch enemy, the Devil, in his subtle deceitful efforts to mislead man, also possesses the ability to cause us to "dream dreams."

Yes, I have experienced "dreams" in the past that I have been able to attribute their origin directly to God. I fully expect to experience "dreams" at some point in the future, believing that God has promised to communicate unto me via this means. Please allow me to provide a brief description of one such dream.

Several years ago, shortly after I had become "born again" after heeding and obeying the commandments of Acts 2:38, I became deeply grieved over what I perceived to be an erroneous and extremely misleading aspect of one of the fundamental doctrinal teachings by the ministerial leadership of the UPCI. This was something I struggled with daily, and being convinced that there could not be found another that might provide the answer I desired, my only source of attaining some semblance of assurance/validation, meant that I would be compelled to rely exclusively upon the ever-abiding "Comforter," whom our Lord promised would be He that "...shall teach you all things..." (see John 14:26) After much prayer, fasting, and exhaustive search of the Scriptures in an effort to establish a sound basis for my suspicions, there came a particular night as I lie asleep upon my bed, whenever I experienced "visions" of a "dream" which provided me the answer I sought.

During the course of this "dream" it seemed as if my attention was being directed toward taking particular note of the scene I witnessed. There I saw the most beautiful, pristine garden my eyes had ever viewed. Next, my attention seemed to be directed towards noting two men as they casually walked in this place of beauty. One (on the left) appeared to be attired in a dazzling white robe which flowed down to the ground. As I felt impressed upon to note these two men, I observed that the One attired in the long white robe, had His right arm casually around the neck and shoulders of the man to His right. This scene being presented to me might be likened to that of a loving Father casually walking together with a beloved son, while warmly embracing him and giving him some "fatherly advise." I could not see the face of the Man on the left, for his head was tilted slightly downward and to His right, and it appeared as if He was softly talking with the man whom He was embracing. The final thing my attention seemed to be directed towards, was that of noting the appearance of the man being embraced. It was then that I was awakened, sitting fully upright in my bed, because I saw myself! No, I did not hear any of the words being uttered, nevertheless the message was clear, for almost immediately I recalled these words of our Lord Jesus as found recorded in John 8:31-32 - "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."

Yes, I heeded and obeyed His Word, continuing for more than 5 years in my search of the Scriptures until, at approximately 10:30 PM, September 16, 1996, as I sat down to do further study, I opened my Bible, and the very first passage I read - there it was - the answer I had so diligently sought! Yes, it was there all the while, however, because I had been searching for it for all of the wrong reasons - to prove others wrong - and not in an effort to edify them, God had withheld it from me.

I have experienced other "dreams," both before and since that time, however, this one stands out as extremely meaningful for me, because from it I was made to learn an important lesson - God abhors "pride," irregardless of the form it might manifest itself in.

I hope that my disclosure of this experience will prove beneficial to others in their efforts to discern both the origin and meaning of their "dreams."

May God bless!

[mizpeh]

Greetings Everyone!

First, allow me to call attention to the fact that "dreams" are simply one of the methods God employs to "speak" to mankind...

"For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not. In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon man, in slumberings upon the bed; then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their instruction, that he may withdraw man from his purpose, and hide pride from man. He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword." (see Job 33:14-18)

These words alerts us to the fact that God often employs the "visions" one experiences during a "dream" as they lie sleeping, in an effort to convey certain messages or instructions. We also discover that God often employs this means of communication with mankind in an effort to re-direct our "purposes" so that they might become more in alignment with His, and in the process prevent one from being filled with pride (that is to say, believing that his acheivements are of his own design). All this is being done by God in an effort to prevent man from actions which will cause him to lose out on the eternal rewards which He has promised unto all who heed and obey the dictates of His commandments. Furthermore, and above all else, God's efforts to communicate with man via the means of the "visions" of a "dream," are a display of His desire that the one to whom the "dream" has been granted, will not "perish" for his willful disobedience to His Word (the "sword").

Moreover, we find that on that first day of Pentecost following our Lord's bodily ascension to His throne located in the heavens, when the apostle Peter stood to offer a response to the inquiry of the Jews - "What meaneth this?" (see Acts 2:12) - he directed them to the prophetic words written approximately 835 years previously by the prophet Joel: "And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:..." (see Acts 2:17).

How does one determine/discern whether the "visions" of a "dream" which they have experienced are truly sent of God, or not? For an answer to this question one needs to consider the biblical record of the life of Joseph. I shall not go into the details of his youth (believing most are familiar with this aspect of his life), rather my desire is to show the manner in which he was able to discern both the origin and meaning of the "visions" experienced in a "dream". When called upon to describe Pharaoh"s "dreams," we find it written in Genesis 41:32 that he stated: "And for that the dreams was doubled unto Pharaoh twice: it is because the thing is established by God, and God will shortly bring it to pass."

Thus we discover that whenever God seeks to communicate with man via the "visions" of a "dream," He will always "double" such "dreams." Now it must also be noted, just as it was with the case of the TWO "dreams" experienced by Pharaoh, each "dream" that he experienced were distinctly different, one from the other, yet in each the message being conveyed were the same. And so with this important factor in mind, we must always be diligent in our efforts of discerning both the origin and intent of the "visions" which we experience during a "dream," always bearing in mind that our arch enemy, the Devil, in his subtle deceitful efforts to mislead man, also possesses the ability to cause us to "dream dreams."

Yes, I have experienced "dreams" in the past that I have been able to attribute their origin directly to God. I fully expect to experience "dreams" at some point in the future, believing that God has promised to communicate unto me via this means. Please allow me to provide a brief description of one such dream.

Several years ago, shortly after I had become "born again" after heeding and obeying the commandments of Acts 2:38, I became deeply grieved over what I perceived to be an erroneous and extremely misleading aspect of one of the fundamental doctrinal teachings by the ministerial leadership of the UPCI. This was something I struggled with daily, and being convinced that there could not be found another that might provide the answer I desired, my only source of attaining some semblance of assurance/validation, meant that I would be compelled to rely exclusively upon the ever-abiding "Comforter," whom our Lord promised would be He that "...shall teach you all things..." (see John 14:26) After much prayer, fasting, and exhaustive search of the Scriptures in an effort to establish a sound basis for my suspicions, there came a particular night as I lie asleep upon my bed, whenever I experienced "visions" of a "dream" which provided me the answer I sought.

During the course of this "dream" it seemed as if my attention was being directed toward taking particular note of the scene I witnessed. There I saw the most beautiful, pristine garden my eyes had ever viewed. Next, my attention seemed to be directed towards noting two men as they casually walked in this place of beauty. One (on the left) appeared to be attired in a dazzling white robe which flowed down to the ground. As I felt impressed upon to note these two men, I observed that the One attired in the long white robe, had His right arm casually around the neck and shoulders of the man to His right. This scene being presented to me might be likened to that of a loving Father casually walking together with a beloved son, while warmly embracing him and giving him some "fatherly advise." I could not see the face of the Man on the left, for his head was tilted slightly downward and to His right, and it appeared as if He was softly talking with the man whom He was embracing. The final thing my attention seemed to be directed towards, was that of noting the appearance of the man being embraced. It was then that I was awakened, sitting fully upright in my bed, because I saw myself! No, I did not hear any of the words being uttered, nevertheless the message was clear, for almost immediately I recalled these words of our Lord Jesus as found recorded in John 8:31-32 - "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."

Yes, I heeded and obeyed His Word, continuing for more than 5 years in my search of the Scriptures until, at approximately 10:30 PM, September 16, 1996, as I sat down to do further study, I opened my Bible, and the very first passage I read - there it was - the answer I had so diligently sought! Yes, it was there all the while, however, because I had been searching for it for all of the wrong reasons - to prove others wrong - and not in an effort to edify them, God had withheld it from me.

I have experienced other "dreams," both before and since that time, however, this one stands out as extremely meaningful for me, because from it I was made to learn an important lesson - God abhors "pride," irregardless of the form it might manifest itself in.

I hope that my disclosure of this experience will prove beneficial to others in their efforts to discern both the origin and meaning of their "dreams."

May God bless!

Thank you so very much for taking the time to share this. It blessed me as I read it. I've been searching the word, seeking God in prayer and fasting concerning knowing Him and I thought I would get an answer right away but you have confirmed what I was starting to realize....it may take time and consistent, persistent study and seeking for the answer I desire of Him. Perhaps my reasons aren't as pure as I'd like to think they are, either.

Do you care to share what God revealed to you in his word?

[berkeley]

Greetings Everyone!

First, allow me to call attention to the fact that "dreams" are simply one of the methods God employs to "speak" to mankind...

"For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not. In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon man, in slumberings upon the bed; then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their instruction, that he may withdraw man from his purpose, and hide pride from man. He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword." (see Job 33:14-18)

These words alerts us to the fact that God often employs the "visions" one experiences during a "dream" as they lie sleeping, in an effort to convey certain messages or instructions. We also discover that God often employs this means of communication with mankind in an effort to re-direct our "purposes" so that they might become more in alignment with His, and in the process prevent one from being filled with pride (that is to say, believing that his acheivements are of his own design). All this is being done by God in an effort to prevent man from actions which will cause him to lose out on the eternal rewards which He has promised unto all who heed and obey the dictates of His commandments. Furthermore, and above all else, God's efforts to communicate with man via the means of the "visions" of a "dream," are a display of His desire that the one to whom the "dream" has been granted, will not "perish" for his willful disobedience to His Word (the "sword").

Moreover, we find that on that first day of Pentecost following our Lord's bodily ascension to His throne located in the heavens, when the apostle Peter stood to offer a response to the inquiry of the Jews - "What meaneth this?" (see Acts 2:12) - he directed them to the prophetic words written approximately 835 years previously by the prophet Joel: "And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:..." (see Acts 2:17).

How does one determine/discern whether the "visions" of a "dream" which they have experienced are truly sent of God, or not? For an answer to this question one needs to consider the biblical record of the life of Joseph. I shall not go into the details of his youth (believing most are familiar with this aspect of his life), rather my desire is to show the manner in which he was able to discern both the origin and meaning of the "visions" experienced in a "dream". When called upon to describe Pharaoh"s "dreams," we find it written in Genesis 41:32 that he stated: "And for that the dreams was doubled unto Pharaoh twice: it is because the thing is established by God, and God will shortly bring it to pass."

Thus we discover that whenever God seeks to communicate with man via the "visions" of a "dream," He will always "double" such "dreams." Now it must also be noted, just as it was with the case of the TWO "dreams" experienced by Pharaoh, each "dream" that he experienced were distinctly different, one from the other, yet in each the message being conveyed were the same. And so with this important factor in mind, we must always be diligent in our efforts of discerning both the origin and intent of the "visions" which we experience during a "dream," always bearing in mind that our arch enemy, the Devil, in his subtle deceitful efforts to mislead man, also possesses the ability to cause us to "dream dreams."

Yes, I have experienced "dreams" in the past that I have been able to attribute their origin directly to God. I fully expect to experience "dreams" at some point in the future, believing that God has promised to communicate unto me via this means. Please allow me to provide a brief description of one such dream.

Several years ago, shortly after I had become "born again" after heeding and obeying the commandments of Acts 2:38, I became deeply grieved over what I perceived to be an erroneous and extremely misleading aspect of one of the fundamental doctrinal teachings by the ministerial leadership of the UPCI. This was something I struggled with daily, and being convinced that there could not be found another that might provide the answer I desired, my only source of attaining some semblance of assurance/validation, meant that I would be compelled to rely exclusively upon the ever-abiding "Comforter," whom our Lord promised would be He that "...shall teach you all things..." (see John 14:26) After much prayer, fasting, and exhaustive search of the Scriptures in an effort to establish a sound basis for my suspicions, there came a particular night as I lie asleep upon my bed, whenever I experienced "visions" of a "dream" which provided me the answer I sought.

During the course of this "dream" it seemed as if my attention was being directed toward taking particular note of the scene I witnessed. There I saw the most beautiful, pristine garden my eyes had ever viewed. Next, my attention seemed to be directed towards noting two men as they casually walked in this place of beauty. One (on the left) appeared to be attired in a dazzling white robe which flowed down to the ground. As I felt impressed upon to note these two men, I observed that the One attired in the long white robe, had His right arm casually around the neck and shoulders of the man to His right. This scene being presented to me might be likened to that of a loving Father casually walking together with a beloved son, while warmly embracing him and giving him some "fatherly advise." I could not see the face of the Man on the left, for his head was tilted slightly downward and to His right, and it appeared as if He was softly talking with the man whom He was embracing. The final thing my attention seemed to be directed towards, was that of noting the appearance of the man being embraced. It was then that I was awakened, sitting fully upright in my bed, because I saw myself! No, I did not hear any of the words being uttered, nevertheless the message was clear, for almost immediately I recalled these words of our Lord Jesus as found recorded in John 8:31-32 - "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."

Yes, I heeded and obeyed His Word, continuing for more than 5 years in my search of the Scriptures until, at approximately 10:30 PM, September 16, 1996, as I sat down to do further study, I opened my Bible, and the very first passage I read - there it was - the answer I had so diligently sought! Yes, it was there all the while, however, because I had been searching for it for all of the wrong reasons - to prove others wrong - and not in an effort to edify them, God had withheld it from me.

I have experienced other "dreams," both before and since that time, however, this one stands out as extremely meaningful for me, because from it I was made to learn an important lesson - God abhors "pride," irregardless of the form it might manifest itself in.

I hope that my disclosure of this experience will prove beneficial to others in their efforts to discern both the origin and meaning of their "dreams."

May God bless!
Thank You

[PaPaDon]

Greetings in the lovely name of JESUS, our wondrous eternal Lord and Saviour!

I am pleased that some have found comfort in my post regarding this matter (I think its called "edification," & that was precisely its intent). I thank you for your kind words. :tiphat

That which I had diligently sought for so long, concerned matters of eschatology (that's "end time prophetic teachings"). Being cognizant of the fact that it only requires a small amount of "leaven" (false, misleading doctrinal teaching) to thoroughly corrupt, and therefore render void, that which is published as truth about a particular doctrinal issue, I was seeking for sound biblical-based evidence to prove that such "leaven" prevailed within the things being widely broadcast as truth concerning those circumstances which are to precede and surround the soon coming glorious appearance of the Lord Jesus Christ upon the cloudfs of heaven, and the simultaneous gathering unto Himself of all the saints.

The particular passage I read as I began my Bible study that evening, was Hebrews 11:13, and these words practically leaped off the printed page - "These ALL died in faith..." Recalling that which I had been taught many years earlier in English class, and believing that what I was reading was inerrant truth, I quickly reached for the dictionary, just to confirm what I had read. When one employs the English word "these" within the context of a sentence, it represents an adjective, and is literally used to refer to everything, or everyone, that has previously been mentioned. In the case of its usage within the opening part of this particular passage, it refers to these five notable individuals of olden times: Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, and Sarah. Thus one MUST conclude that ALL of them underwent the "common" experience of death!

But, wait a minute! Aren't we told within the words of Hebrews 11:5 that Enoch was "Translated that he should not see death"? Do these 2 passages contradict/conflict with one another? Of course not! The Word of God is inerrant in its essence, therefore when we find two or more passages which "appear" to be contradictory, we must remember that it is our understanding which is amiss, and NOT the scriptures!

Now you might be wondering why this "revelation" was of such significance to me. The answer lies within the fact that the proponents of the "pre-tribulation rapturism" doctrine, holds to the belief that because Enoch was granted of God an "exemption" from the "common" experience of death, it is a "type." or "figure" of the manner in which God will also grant the same exemption to those saints who are to be "alive" upon the earth at the moment of our Lord's return. I had always struggled with this assertion, for if this be true, then it would be indicative of God displaying a "respect of persons" which He had not shown to others who have been compelled to undergo the experience of death. If there is ONE solitary attribute of God's character which remains consistent in ALL of His dealings with each entity of His creation, it is that He always acts in strict accordance with "righteousness"! Indeed, this He must do, for the words of Psalms 89:14 and 97:2 advises that "righteousness" forms the very foundation of His eternal kingdom. And, as I would hope everyone understands, God simply cannot display partially in any aspect of His relationship with mankind.

Acknowledging that "it is appointed unto man once to die" (see Hebrews 9:27), then to suggest/imply or otherwise infer that God has granted an exemption from the "common" experience of death to Enoch or Elijah (yet at the same time causing all others to undergo this experience) is the same as implying that God has displayed a "respect of persons."

This is a brief synopsis of that which I had sought so diligently to find, however, it was only the beginning. Neither time or space allows me to go into all that came after this, and indeed, it would necessitate the writing of a book to disclose it all. Yet, for me personally, it provided the evidence I demanded to refute the teachings of "pre-tribulation rapturism." I am now able to say to those embracing such a belief; Whoa! Wait a minute! God is not a respector of persons, because "righteousness" demands that every man undergo the experience of death. And offer sound biblical proof that Enoch, rather than be granted an exemption from this "common" experience, did indeed "die in faith." I had found the "leaven" which corrupts the things being published as sound biblical-based truth concerning an alleged "pre-tribulation rapture" of the church.

Please do not misunderstand what I am saying! By no means am I saying that there will not be a physical removal of all of the saints of God from the earth and into His presence upon the clouds of heaven at the end of the present age, rather that I am irrevocably persuaded to embrace the belief that this forthcoming event will not transpire until the end of the period of unparalled troubles which are forthcoming!

I hope this disclosure will prove helpful to some who have been struggling with this particular doctrinal teaching, and at the same time will motivate the proponents of pretribulationism to pause and prayerfully consider the scriptural merits of all I have written concerning this matter.

If I might be of further assistance, please advise.

:grampa

[berkeley]

Unreal. I need to stop reading this site everyday. few nights ago I had a dream that I was in a place (possibly a church) with lots of people (possibly saints) and I was speaking in tongues.. it just kept coming out...

[mizpeh]

Unreal. I need to stop reading this site everyday. few nights ago I had a dream that I was in a place (possibly a church) with lots of people (possibly saints) and I was speaking in tongues.. it just kept coming out...

What's wrong with that? Have you spoken in tongues before?

Do you read your Bible everyday?

[Rhoni]

I had a dream that I was traveling, married to an Evangelist that I know. We were in a car in London [the steering wheel of the small car we were riding in was on the right side] and stopped to minister in an older woman's home. She wanted him to pray in her room upstairs but he felt compelled to pray in the basement and I went and prayed upstairs in a room with only a set of mattresses on the floor.

I tried my best to interpret it...but I don't think he wants to marry me. He doesn't even know I exist.;)!

LOL;)!

Blessings, Rhoni

[Trouvere]

I had a dream that I was traveling, married to an Evangelist that I know. We were in a car in London [the steering wheel of the small car we were riding in was on the right side] and stopped to minister in an older woman's home. She wanted him to pray in her room upstairs but he felt compelled to pray in the basement and I went and prayed upstairs in a room with only a set of mattresses on the floor.

I tried my best to interpret it...but I don't think he wants to marry me. He doesn't even know I exist.;)!

LOL;)!

Blessings, Rhoni

haha...sister Rhoni the penniless life of an evangelists wife.Can't even afford furniture.I know the road well.

[Rhoni]

haha...sister Rhoni the penniless life of an evangelists wife.Can't even afford furniture.I know the road well.

:toofunny Yes, I have been there before but he is so well known and in demand that London would be an easy reach;)!:happydance

Blessings, Rhoni

[berkeley]

What's wrong with that? Have you spoken in tongues before?

Do you read your Bible everyday?
I haven't read the Bible in months. :tiphat

[Rhoni]

I had a dream last night...it cracked me up. We were again enrolling in JCM and I went to Sis. Craft [Mary] and told her that Darrell and Carol Johns needed a maid for there living space and for the right monetary compensation I was willing to do this. She said that they'd have to pay for their own maid service. LOL...now what was I thinking?

[berkeley]

I am having really tripped out dreams!

[Margies3]

I haven't read the Bible in months. :tiphat

Berk, I'm thinking maybe you need to read LESS here on AFF and MORE of your Bible if you honestly want answers. Agree?

[Felicity]

I woke up this morning with a really weird dream and there was a song going through my head that I haven't thought of in I can't remember how long.

"Crystal Blue Persuasion"

This reminds me to look up the lyrics because I don't know them. Just had the words "crystal blue persuasion .... ooooo oooooo" and the tune running through my brain. What in the world is that about?!! LOL

[Felicity]

Wow! The lyrics aren't so bad actually .........


CRYSTAL BLUE PERSUASION

Look over yonder what do you see
The sun is a-risin' most definitely
A new day is comin' people are changin'
Ain't it beautiful crystal blue persuasion

Better get ready gonna see the light
Love, love is the answer and that's all right
So don't you give up now so easy to find
Just look to your soul and open your mind

Crystal blue persuasion, mm-hmm
It's a new vibration
Crystal blue persuasion, crystal
Blue persuasion

Maybe tomorrow when He looks down
Every green field and every town
All of his children every nation
There'll be peace and good brotherhood

Crystal blue persuasion
Crystal blue persuasion.....



Now why on earth would that song have come up out of the murky depths of my mind. I don't know. Lord only know. :D

[berkeley]

Felicity, you are nuts!! haha

[Felicity]

Felicity, you are nuts!! haha Morning dreams - they're always weird. :)

[berkeley]

lastnight I had a strange dream:

I walked into a large church that seated a few thousands. I was looking for a place to sit.

A was going to sit in a section and the lady explained "...that's where the JW's will be sitting."

I then moved to an empty location and sat. Then the lady approaches me again "Do you have a real experience with God" "Yes," I replied.
"Good," she said as she then told me that I was going to be speaking to the audience.

As I was announced to come to the podium several people stood up and got in line on the platform. The woman told them that they had to sit down and wait their turn because I was going to be speaking.

I was handed a mic. I then began to think "this is a mistake.." and suddenly a message was stirring within me.. as I was going to pronounce the first word into the mic...

I WOKE UP!!


I am losing it!!:ignore

[Timmy]

Do/have you had/have cool dreams??

I once dreamed I had grass growing on my face, instead of whiskers.

Somebody interpret that one!

[LadyCoonskinner]

I once dreamed I had grass growing on my face, instead of whiskers.

Somebody interpret that one!

You need to shave!!!

[Timmy]

With a weed-eater!

[LadyCoonskinner]

With a weed-eater!

Not so drastic bro. :happydance :happydance just kinda ease into it. May a...........RAZOR would work a little better and not be as "Chaffing" as a weed eater.

I'm on the floor here trying to type cause I'm laughing so hard!!!:igotit

[berkeley]

lastnight I had a strange dream:

I walked into a large church that seated a few thousands. I was looking for a place to sit.

A was going to sit in a section and the lady explained "...that's where the JW's will be sitting."

I then moved to an empty location and sat. Then the lady approaches me again "Do you have a real experience with God" "Yes," I replied.
"Good," she said as she then told me that I was going to be speaking to the audience.

As I was announced to come to the podium several people stood up and got in line on the platform. The woman told them that they had to sit down and wait their turn because I was going to be speaking.

I was handed a mic. I then began to think "this is a mistake.." and suddenly a message was stirring within me.. as I was going to pronounce the first word into the mic...

I WOKE UP!!


I am losing it!!:ignore

bump for those that didn't read of my insanity...

[berkeley]

Last night I had the strangest dream:

I was in our old apartment and I heard something crash. I went out to look and the safety rail that led up the stairs to me and mom's apartment had fallen off completely.
There were some ppl at the bottom of the steps. I walked down cautiously and said "I'm going to need your card..." A man gave me his business card. A lady spoke up "I told you they'll sue.."

???? I guess I had pets. I picked up a white bunny and another animal and took them inside to my bedroom. I put them in some sort of a makeshift "cage" for their safety. ????

Mom was leaving and I told her "they removed the safety rail.."

I followed her out the door to makesure she didn't fall. The safety rail was back in place as if it had never been removed, and the ppl that were at the bottom of the stairs were gone.

[mizpeh]

Last night I had the strangest dream:

I was in our old apartment and I heard something crash. I went out to look and the safety rail that led up the stairs to me and mom's apartment had fallen off completely.
There were some ppl at the bottom of the steps. I walked down cautiously and said "I'm going to need your card..." A man gave me his business card. A lady spoke up "I told you they'll sue.."

???? I guess I had pets. I picked up a white bunny and another animal and took them inside to my bedroom. I put them in some sort of a makeshift "cage" for their safety. ????

Mom was leaving and I told her "they removed the safety rail.."

I followed her out the door to makesure she didn't fall. The safety rail was back in place as if it had never been removed, and the ppl that were at the bottom of the stairs were gone.

What do you think this dream means?

[berkeley]

What do you think this dream means?I've been thinking about it all day...!! give me a sec..

[berkeley]

Last night I had the strangest dream:

I was in our old apartment and I heard something crash. I went out to look and the safety rail that led up the stairs to me and mom's apartment had fallen off completely.
Growing up I was missing safety "barriers" as a child. Even more so living with mom when I was a teen.

There were some ppl at the bottom of the steps. I walked down cautiously and said "I'm going to need your card..." A man gave me his business card. A lady spoke up "I told you they'll sue.."
I felt that someone should be responsible.. I needed someone to blame (see thread "No Wax")


???? I guess I had pets. I picked up a white bunny and another animal and took them inside to my bedroom. I put them in some sort of a makeshift "cage" for their safety. ????
Really don't know. I always felt responsible for my sister who is 12 yrs younger. Like for the bunny and the other animal. (I forced that one.. lol)

Mom was leaving and I told her "they removed the safety rail.."
After the divorce from stepdad, mom changed. I always felt like she divorced me too. She was in the home, but an absent parent. I feel like I raised myself.

I followed her out the door to makesure she didn't fall.
I felt responsible for her too. It was a burden that I was too young to bear.


The safety rail was back in place as if it had never been removed,
The rail was always there. God was there but I didn't seek refuge in Him.

and the ppl that were at the bottom of the stairs were gone.
no clue....

[mizpeh]

Last night I had the strangest dream:

I was in our old apartment and I heard something crash. I went out to look and the safety rail that led up the stairs to me and mom's apartment had fallen off completely.
Growing up I was missing safety "barriers" as a child. Even more so living with mom when I was a teen.

There were some ppl at the bottom of the steps. I walked down cautiously and said "I'm going to need your card..." A man gave me his business card. A lady spoke up "I told you they'll sue.."
I felt that someone should be responsible.. I needed someone to blame (see thread "No Wax")


???? I guess I had pets. I picked up a white bunny and another animal and took them inside to my bedroom. I put them in some sort of a makeshift "cage" for their safety. ????
Really don't know. I always felt responsible for my sister who is 12 yrs younger. Like for the bunny and the other animal. (I forced that one.. lol)

Mom was leaving and I told her "they removed the safety rail.."
After the divorce from stepdad, mom changed. I always felt like she divorced me too. She was in the home, but an absent parent. I feel like I raised myself.

I followed her out the door to makesure she didn't fall.
I felt responsible for her too. It was a burden that I was too young to bear.


The safety rail was back in place as if it had never been removed,
The rail was always there. God was there but I didn't seek refuge in Him.

and the ppl that were at the bottom of the stairs were gone.
no clue....

Wow! I thought it was just a wierd dream from a multitude of business.

I had a similar childhood only I stayed away from my home.

[berkeley]

Wow! I thought it was just a wierd dream from a multitude of business.

I had a similar childhood only I stayed away from my home.
well.. you can find an interpretation to anything if you look hard enough..!! :tease

[mizpeh]

well.. you can find an interpretation to anything if you look hard enough..!! :tease

I liked your interpretation. Did you make it up or was it true to life?

[berkeley]

I liked your interpretation. Did you make it up or was it true to life?

true to life... bittersweet, man! :)

[berkeley]

A month ago I had this interesting dream:

I fell down dead. In an instant I was in the clouds... in another instant I was somewere.. I seen a bright light. I could not look directly into it. Then in an instant I was back in body and woke up.

[Arphaxad]

Once I had a dream I was asleep and woke up and this grim reaper thing flew by me, and I woke but was still in the dream and the thing flew by me again,
and than I woke for real and was expecting to see the thing again, but thankfully I didn't. That was a weird one.


ARPH :doggyrun

[Cindy]

Wow! The lyrics aren't so bad actually .........


CRYSTAL BLUE PERSUASION

Look over yonder what do you see
The sun is a-risin' most definitely
A new day is comin' people are changin'
Ain't it beautiful crystal blue persuasion

Better get ready gonna see the light
Love, love is the answer and that's all right
So don't you give up now so easy to find
Just look to your soul and open your mind

Crystal blue persuasion, mm-hmm
It's a new vibration
Crystal blue persuasion, crystal
Blue persuasion

Maybe tomorrow when He looks down
Every green field and every town
All of his children every nation
There'll be peace and good brotherhood

Crystal blue persuasion
Crystal blue persuasion.....



Now why on earth would that song have come up out of the murky depths of my mind. I don't know. Lord only know. :D


Um, people in the 60's got high and listened to that song.

[Timmy]

I have a lot a travel dreams. Usually, they're long, complicated dreams, with lots of weird details. Some have real-life things with funny differences. The Golden Gate Bridge, e.g., had tunnels under the road for pedestrians. More like a maze of tunnels. And there were slides! That was a fun one. Some of my travel dreams, though, are just boring.

[berkeley]

Once I had a dream I was asleep and woke up and this grim reaper thing flew by me, and I woke but was still in the dream and the thing flew by me again,
and than I woke for real and was expecting to see the thing again, but thankfully I didn't. That was a weird one.


ARPH :doggyrun

HEY! HOW ARE YOU?

CREEPY DREAM. LOL.

[berkeley]

I have a lot a travel dreams. Usually, they're long, complicated dreams, with lots of weird details. Some have real-life things with funny differences. The Golden Gate Bridge, e.g., had tunnels under the road for pedestrians. More like a maze of tunnels. And there were slides! That was a fun one. Some of my travel dreams, though, are just boring.

I USED TO HAVE A LOT OF DREAMS THAT I WAS IN AN AIRPLANE.. WITH A LOT OF TURBULENCE..
APPARENTLY, THAT MEANS THAT I SET MY GOALS TOO HIGH. AND WHEN I TAKE INVENTORY OF MY LIFE, WELL, IT MAKES SENSE. BLAH

[Arphaxad]

HEY! HOW ARE YOU?

CREEPY DREAM. LOL.

We wrapped up our annual Christmas production,pretty good turnout,0ver 100 visitors each night. It's cold and foggy here. wuz up wit u?


ARPH :doggyrun

[berkeley]

We wrapped up our annual Christmas production,pretty good turnout,0ver 100 visitors each night. It's cold and foggy here. wuz up wit u?


ARPH :doggyrun

I'm in town. lol

[Arphaxad]

I'm in town. lol

cork?

ARPH :doggyrun

[berkeley]

cork?

ARPH :doggyrun

H

[Arphaxad]

H

Elder Cantrell preaching tomorrow nite, PM me if your interested and need a ride.


ARPH :doggyrun

[berkeley]

Elder Cantrell preaching tomorrow nite, PM me if your interested and need a ride.


ARPH :doggyrun

I'll be in C tonight.

[Titus2Mom]

This is an interesting thread.

I have often wondered how it was that Daniel interpreted dreams....I know God gave him the meaning, but I wonder what significance they have in the New Testament church. The Word says that we would dream dreams, but what significance do they have? I have had a couple dreams over the years, that were so extremely lucid and detailed that to this day I can still remember them very clearly.

One example, is that I had a dream where we were in a time of tribulation, Christians were being hunted down and arrested or executed. This was in modern times, somewhat in the future. I was on the run with my children, when we were trapped and surrounded at gunpoint by soldiers. It was at night, and one of the soldiers, the man in charge, ordered me to speak against Jesus' name, under the threat of shooting one of my children. When I refused, he issued an order and another soldier grabbed my son by the arm. I was able to tell my son to not fear, that I would see him soon. The soldier dragged him off, and shot him. I could hear the gunshot, and people were crying. The man in charge again told me to recant, or I would be next. I told him that Jesus was God no matter what he did to me. He issued another order and a female soldier dragged me off to where my son had been shot. I remember the woman soldier holding the gun to my head and crying. She didn't want to do it, but knew she had to. I found myself comforting her, and telling her that it was alright and I forgave her. I remember thinking in the dream that I wanted her to calm down so she wouldn't just shoot and wound me, I wanted to be killed with one shot.

I still remember what her uniform looked like. It was strange, because the dream was so vivid, yet I was not afraid at all, and wasn't jolted awake at my son being killed.

Then I have recurring dreams....I have dreamed over and over again that I have another baby, and it is a boy. In the past few months, the dreams have progressed to the point that I even know what the baby is supposed to be named when he is born. He will be named Peter, and we will call him Pete, like his great-grandfather. I will not be surprised at all if God does a healing, and I have another child. :-)

[mizpeh]

Do you have a son?

[Titus2Mom]

Yes, I have 2 sons, ages 12 & 10.

[berkeley]

I am looking for the first draft of the dream posted in the thread created today. I want to make sure the detail is the same. It is not in this thread.

Though I posted that I was NOT on drugs when I made this thread... reading through it I doubt the veracity of my claims. :heeheehee