Example:  12/16/2017

I dreamed I came home from someplace and a Pastor that I know (won’t mention the name) was there.  He sat down at my desk. My wife and been doing some laundry and there was a stack of clothes beside him.  It all fell over on him and on the floor. I remember feeling embarrased. We were in a big house though. 

What does this mean Lord?

God is sovereign and can speak to anyone he wishes, any way he wishes, and time he wishes. Pontius Pilates wife warned him in Mt 27:19. She wasn’t a believer in Jesus.

ONAR  – a night dream

Enupnion – a dream that sticks with you even after you wake up

Horama – is a physical vision seen while awake

Horasis – a vision, either internal or external. We all have 2 sets of eyes-physical or natural & the spiritual realm.

Lord Jesus, open my second set of eyes that I may see the spiritual realm like Elijah. Ephesians 1:18 “Our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit. Every temple has windows and doors. Our eyes are the windows to the soul.

Hosasis occurs when the Spirit living in us looks through our eyes and allows us to see what He sees.

Optasia – seeing a divine or spiritual personage

Luke 1:22  John saw a vision in the temple.  Another, Luke 24:22

Ekstasis – a trance or vision – a displacement of mind

Apokalupsis – disclosure, appearance, or manifestation.  An experience you have where it seems a little like comes on the inside- something you didn’t understand before, now is suddenly revealed

Interpretation:

Revelation 3:18 states “I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire, so you can become rich; and white clothes to wear, so you can cover your shameful nakedness: and salve to put on your eyes, so you can see.

Matthew 25:45 states “I was a stronger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me.”

Colossians 3:12 states “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourself with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.”

In these verses, clothes refer to something that a person is DOING.  Clothing refers to an outward act of good done by the person.  In my dream, a Pastor came to visit and laundry that we had, fell on him.  I remember feeling embarrassed that happened.   The focus of the dream was a visit from the Pastor, which I believe meant some type of spiritual encounter, impartation, or involvement.  Our laundry or clothes, meaning what we were doing for our ministry, was going to be impacted by our Pastor.  Some type of spiritual blessing was coming our way.  The embarrassment that I felt, I believe God was using this dream as a means of re-assuring me that the Pastor was happy with us, would bless us, and we would prosper as a result of our encounter.

12/17/2017

God does not give us experiences or gifts without teaching us how to use them.

God does speak to us through vision and angelic experiences. He is capable of protecting us from deception. His protection is the Holy Spirit, the Holy Scriptures, and the fellowship of believers.

There are 3 sources of revelation:

Holy Spirit, Human Soul, and Evil Spirits

James 4:8a Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.

Luke 11:10-13….how much more shall your Heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him?

God intended the church to be a safe place for fellowship.

…..in the multitude of counsellors there is safety Proverbs 11:14

We are called to:   

a local body of believers

diligent study of the scriptures

praying daily

Be led by the Spirit

In regard to Spiritual things and discernment, I should always be committed to those.

1 Thess. 5:21  We must provide all things and hold fast to that which is good.

2 Tim 2:15  Study to show myself approved by God…..

My prayer:

Lord, I don’t understand now why I am having challenges. Help me understand my dreams and help me discern what my dreams mean.  I know that you are speaking to me.  I want to have and experience everything you want for me.  Help me to learn that Biblical approach to dream interpretation.  I know there is much false teaching and doctrine in the world.  Keep me focused on your Word and hearing from your Holy Spirit.  As I research, lead me to the right places to learn from the right people.