Though it was months ago, this dream has stuck with me like it was yesterday. Have you ever had a dream like that? A dream that seems so real and impacts you so deeply that you can’t shake it, can’t let it go?
My dream consisted of the LORD revealing to me something mysterious that made me ask questions and try to discern the meaning of the dream. It started off with me shutting my eyes and instead of utter darkness, I saw kaleidoscopes of color and pictures. I envisioned shifting symbols and stars and galaxies. The Lord reminded me of Abraham who was promised blessings beyond stars in the sky. Then, it seemed my mind awoke, but my body was still asleep. I was rising above my perilous circumstances, and the Lord was directing me and speaking purpose into my ear. He uttered to me words of courage that gave me strength and everlasting boldness. I listened to His design for His future glory and Christ’s return to Earth.
It is still largely a mystery to me and I occasionally doubt my revelation, but I have faith the LORD appeared to me for a reason. In my dream, I felt the anointing of the Holy Spirit upon me and that the LORD bestowed favor on me. He wanted to empower me to help bring heaven to Earth. I know that Christ is waiting for the perfect, merciful, miraculous moment to return in glory and power; but in the meantime, He grants me wisdom and courage to fulfill his divine purposes in my everyday life. He guides my thoughts, words, and actions as I submit to him in obedience and humility.
God desires to speak to us and empower us. All we need to do is make room in our lives to listen and believe. He is always moving, always working. He opens doors and shuts windows. He gives powerful yeses and resounding nos. He desires to direct us and guide us down the road He has designed for us. Oftentimes, when I am at a loss of what to do or what decision to make, I clear out time in my life to sit with Him in silence, journal and reflect, discuss ideas with other godly individuals, and speak with the LORD in prayer. I find the LORD works in times of rest. He is the Prince of Peace. He rested on the seventh day, created the Sabbath and made it holy. It is in the calm quiet spaces that He speaks. In 1 Kings 19:12, the LORD spoke to Elijah in the still small voice instead of the earthquaking fire. If we are able to drown out the noises around us and within our minds and tune into his voice that rests in our souls, we can hear His echoes of encouragement, direction, trust, and design.
Do you sometimes question whether it was really God speaking to you? The LORD wants to assist you in interpreting the dreams he gives you and how to apply them to your life. Scripture is here to guide us with our inquiries and clarify answers. If our dreams come from the LORD they will never contradict scripture, but be enhanced by it. Job 33:14 states, “For God speaks once, and even twice, yet no one notices it. In a dream, a vision of the night [one may hear God’s voice], when deep sleep falls on men while slumbering upon the bed, then He opens the ears of men and seals their instruction.”
God may give us dreams to instill in us divine purpose and direction. Trials and hardships may come our way and try to dissuade us from following His path for our lives. It is in those times that we require supernatural courage and encouragement to take even just small steps towards Him. I pray that if you are experiencing doubt, that the Lord reveals himself to you soon in a very real way. I hope you carve out time to intentionally seek Him out and listen to how the Holy Spirit is moving in the depths of your soul. May He speak to you in ways that move your body, mind and spirit. May He speak to you like he spoke to the Israelites like it describes in Joel 2:28 “It shall come about after this that I shall pour out My Spirit on all mankind; And your sons and your daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions.”
About the Author
Mollie is recently married to her wonderful husband Dustin. She is a Wound Care RN at McKenzie Willamette Hospital. She enjoys being creative, getting outdoors and spending time with friends and family.