Latest / truthunedited / 7 DREAMS IN WHICH GOD SPEAKS TO YOU WHILE YOU SLEEP
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- 0:00Speaker 1: Have you ever woken up from a dream with your
- 0:02heart racing, wondering if there was a hidden message in
- 0:05what was happening. Today, we're going to uncover the secrets
- 0:10that might be hidden in your dreams. Pay attention, because
- 0:14did you know there are seven types of prophetic dreams
- 0:17in which God communicates with you. Yes, that's right, Seven
- 0:21different and powerful ways through which the creator of the
- 0:25universe speaks to you while you sleep. Get ready because
- 0:29what you're about to hear could change your life forever.
- 0:32It's no coincidence that you're here. This moment has been
- 0:36orchestrated by a divine cause. Nothing in life is random.
- 0:40Everything has a purpose, and today we're going to discover
- 0:44together the purpose of those dreams that leave you restless.
- 0:48Dreams are one of the most powerful means God uses
- 0:51to communicate with us. Through them, he can reveal his will,
- 0:55guide our decisions, and warn us about imminent dangers. But
- 0:59how can you you tell if a dream is really
- 1:01a message from God? And what do those symbols and
- 1:04visions that appear in our dreams mean? Today we will
- 1:08explore these mysteries and learn how you can apply these
- 1:11divine messages in your life. Let's start with the first
- 1:15type of prophetic dream, dreams about angels. Angels are celestial
- 1:20beings who act as messengers, protectors, and guides through dreams.
- 1:24God can send his angels to comfort us, warn instruct
- 1:28and demonstrate his love and power. But how can you
- 1:31know if dreaming about angels is truly a sign from God?
- 1:35Join us to find out. Dreams are not mere fantasies
- 1:38of our mind. They are powerful tools that God uses
- 1:41to talk to us. Since the beginning of time, God
- 1:44has used dreams to communicate with his servants. Dreaming about
- 1:48angels is a profound and significant experience that can indicate
- 1:53three things. Angels may appear in your dreams to comfort you.
- 1:57If you are going through a tough time, Goud might
- 2:00send an angel in your dreams to offer comfort and
- 2:03remind you that you are not alone. Furthermore, angels can
- 2:08also bring divine warnings, alerting you about dangers or important
- 2:12decisions you need to make. Sometimes, angels may bring specific
- 2:17messages from God, giving you clear instructions on what to
- 2:20do or how to proceed in a certain situation. Dreaming
- 2:24about angels transcends the mere act of sleeping in the Bible,
- 2:29we find several stories of characters who had encounters with
- 2:33angels in their dreams, revealing divine messages of great importance. Angels,
- 2:38celestial beings, and messengers of God act as protectors and
- 2:43guides of human beings. Through these dreams, God can send
- 2:47us messages of warning, instruction, comfort, and hope, showing his
- 2:51presence and care in our lives. One of the most
- 2:54impactful moments is Jacob's dream. Jacob, one of the patriarchs
- 2:59of Israel, had a dream in which he saw a
- 3:02ladder reaching to heaven with angels of God ascending and
- 3:05descending on it. This dream occurred while he was fleeing
- 3:09from his brother Esau seeking refuge. During his sleep, God
- 3:14appeared to him and reiterated the promises made to Abraham
- 3:18and Isaac, assuring him that his descendants would be numerous
- 3:22and that the land on which he was lying would
- 3:25belong to him and his descendants. Jacob awoke amazed and said,
- 3:30surely the Lord is in this place and I was
- 3:33not aware of it. This dream not only gave him
- 3:36hope and comfort, but also confirmed the divine covenant and
- 3:41God's protection over his life and that of his future descendants.
- 3:45Another story is that of Joseph, the husband of Mary,
- 3:49the mother of Jesus. On several occasions, an angel of
- 3:53the Lord appeared to him in a dream to give
- 3:55him crucial instructions. First, when Joseph learned of Mary's pregnatenancy,
- 4:00the angel told him not to be afraid to take
- 4:03her as his wife, for what was conceived in her
- 4:06came from the Holy Spirit. Later, after the birth of Jesus,
- 4:11the angel appeared again in a dream and ordered him
- 4:14to flee to Egypt with Mary and the child to
- 4:17escape the wrath of Herod. Later, after Herod's death, the
- 4:20angel told him in another dream to return to Israel.
- 4:24These dreams were vital for protecting Jesus's life and fulfilling
- 4:28divine plans. In the New Testament, we also find the
- 4:32dream of Cornelius the Centurion. A devout and God fearing man,
- 4:37Cornelius had a vision in which an angel of God
- 4:39told him that his prayers and alms had been remembered
- 4:43before God and instructed him to send men to Joppa
- 4:46to fetch Peter. This dream not only changed Cornelius's life,
- 4:51but also opened the door for the Gentiles to receive
- 4:54the Gospel, marking a crucial moment in the expansion of Christianity.
- 5:00About angels and not just ancient stories, They continue to
- 5:04be away for God to communicate with us today. If
- 5:07you dream about angels, it might be a sign that
- 5:10God is sending you a special message. To apply this
- 5:14message to your life, you can pray and ask God
- 5:17to reveal the meaning of your dream and follow his
- 5:20instructions with faith and humility. Remember what the Bible says,
- 5:25are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those
- 5:28who will inherit salvation. Angels are here to help protect
- 5:33and guide you on your journey. The spiritual dream about
- 5:36angels is a powerful experience that can bring comfort, direction,
- 5:41and hope. Through these dreams, God shows his love and
- 5:44his desire to be close to us, guiding us every
- 5:47step of the way. Do not ignore these dreams, pay attention, pray,
- 5:52and seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit. God has
- 5:55a message for you, and angels are his faithful messengers
- 5:59ready to assist you on your spiritual journey. Let's now
- 6:03move on to the second type of dream, dreaming about
- 6:06a voice. Dreaming about a voice can deeply impact our
- 6:10spiritual life. In the Bible, we find several stories of
- 6:15characters who heard God's voice in their dreams, thus revealing
- 6:18messages of great importance. The voice of God is the
- 6:22means by which He communicates directly with us, conveying his will, wisdom,
- 6:27and love. This voice can be audible or inaudible, clear
- 6:31or unclear, soft or loud, depending on the divine purpose
- 6:35for each individual. One of the most significant stories is
- 6:38that of Samuel, a young boy who heard God's voice
- 6:41calling him at night. Samuel lived in the temple under
- 6:45the tutelage of the priest Eli. One night, Samuel heard
- 6:48a voice calling his name. Thinking it was Eli, he
- 6:52ran to him, but Eli told him that he had
- 6:54not called and to go back to bed. This happened
- 6:57three times until Eli realized it was Goned calling the boy.
- 7:01He instructed Samuel to respond, speak Lord, for your servant
- 7:05is listening. When Samuel obeyed, God revealed to him a
- 7:09prophetic message about the judgment that would come upon Eli's
- 7:12house due to the wickedness of his sons. This dream
- 7:16marked the beginning of Samuel's prophetic ministry, who became one
- 7:20of the great prophets of Israel. Another notable example is
- 7:24that of King Solomon. After offering a thousand burnt offerings
- 7:28at Gibeon, Solomon had a dream in which God appeared
- 7:32to him and said, ask for whatever you want me
- 7:34to give you. Solomon asked for wisdom to govern his
- 7:38people Justly. Pleased with his request, God granted him not
- 7:42only wisdom, but also wealth and honor, promising that there
- 7:45would be no other king like him. This dream was
- 7:48crucial for Solomon, as the divine wisdom he received enabled
- 7:53him to make wise and just decisions during his reign,
- 7:56becoming an exemplar of leadership and discernment. The New Testament
- 8:00also provides examples of how God uses his voice in
- 8:04dreams to guide his people. One case is that of Joseph,
- 8:08the husband of Mary. When Joseph discovered that Mary was pregnant,
- 8:13he thought of leaving her quietly to not expose her
- 8:16to public disgrace. However, as he pondered this, an angel
- 8:21of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said,
- 8:23Joseph's son of David, do not be afraid to take
- 8:26Mary as your wife, because what is conceived in her
- 8:30is from the Holy spirit. Joseph obeyed God's voice and
- 8:34took Mary as his wife, thus protecting the boy Jesus
- 8:37and fulfilling the divine plan for the salvation of humanity.
- 8:41In Biblical stories, God's voice in dreams not only guides
- 8:46and comforts, but also corrects and warns. In the Book
- 8:51of Job, Elihu speaks about how God communicates with men
- 8:54in dreams to warn them and steer them away from evil.
- 8:58He says in dreams in visions of the night, when
- 9:02deep sleep falls on men as they slumber in their beds,
- 9:05then he opens the ears of men and seals their
- 9:08instruction to turn man from wrongdoing and keep him from pride.
- 9:13This illustrates how God uses his voice to protect us
- 9:17and guide us along a path of righteousness. Dreaming about
- 9:21a voice can be a striking and transformative experience. If
- 9:25you dream about a voice, it's likely that God is
- 9:28speaking directly to you. It's crucial that you pay attention
- 9:31to what he says to apply that message to your life.
- 9:35You can read the Bible and meditate on its teachings,
- 9:38seeking to understand and follow God's will. Also seek the
- 9:42counsel of wise and godly people who can help you
- 9:45discern and confirm the message you received. Remember what Jesus said,
- 9:50my sheep, listen to my voice. I know them, and
- 9:54they follow me. Hearing God's voice in dreams is a
- 9:58powerful way to receive his goud guidance and direction. Don't
- 10:01ignore this experience. Instead, open your heart and mind to
- 10:06receive and apply the divine message in your life. God
- 10:10speaks to you because he loves you and wants the
- 10:13best for you. Pay attention, follow his voice, and let
- 10:16his wisdom guide your path. Now let's move on to
- 10:20the third type of dream, dreaming about animals. Dreaming about
- 10:24animals can be an experience with deep spiritual and personal significance,
- 10:28as animals in dreams can represent aspects of our personality,
- 10:33our circumstances, or even divine messages. In the Bible, we
- 10:38find various stories of characters who had dreams in which
- 10:41animals played a crucial role in revealing important truths and
- 10:45divine guidance. These dreams not only reflect our inner life,
- 10:49but can also be used by God to communicate his
- 10:52will and purpose. Animals in dreams can have different meanings
- 10:55depending on the context and the specific animal. For instance,
- 11:00daming about lions might represent power and bravery, but also
- 11:04serve as a warning about dangers or adversaries that we
- 11:07must face with strength and faith. They symbolize royalty and strength,
- 11:13and in the Bible, Jesus is described as the lion
- 11:16of Judah, denoting his majesty and power. Dreaming about sheep
- 11:21might symbolize the need for divine guidance and protection, as
- 11:25sheep are animals that depend on the shepherd for their
- 11:28well being. In the Bible, Jesus refers to himself as
- 11:32the good shepherd who looks after and protects his sheep,
- 11:35which might indicate a call to seek God's direction and
- 11:38care in our lives. Dreaming about snakes can have both
- 11:42positive and negative connotations. In many Biblical contexts, the snake
- 11:47is seen as a symbol of deceit and temptation, like
- 11:50in the story of the Garden of Eden. However, it
- 11:54can also represent wisdom and discernment, as in jesus instruction
- 11:58to his disciples to be as shrewd as snakes. Discerning
- 12:02the context of the dream and the emotions involved is
- 12:05crucial for interpreting its true meaning. One of the most
- 12:08notable stories is that of the Pharaoh of Egypt, who
- 12:12had two consecutive dreams that deeply troubled him. In the
- 12:16first dream, he saw seven fat and beautiful cows emerging
- 12:20from the nile and grazing in a meadow, followed by
- 12:24seven skinny and ugly cows that also came out of
- 12:27the river and devoured the fat cows. In the second dream,
- 12:32he saw seven plump and beautiful ears of wheat growing
- 12:35on a single stalk, followed by seven thin ears scorched
- 12:39by the east wind that devoured the full ears of wheat.
- 12:44None of Egypt's magicians or wise men could interpret these
- 12:47dreams until Joseph was summoned to court. Guided by God,
- 12:51Joseph explained that the dreams represented seven years of plenty
- 12:55followed by seven years of famine, and suggested measures to
- 12:59prepare the country for the hard years ahead. Thanks to
- 13:03Joseph's interpretation, Egypt was saved from devastation, and he was
- 13:07elevated to a position of great authority. Another significant story
- 13:12is that of Daniel, who had a vision in which
- 13:15he saw four great beasts rising from the sea, each
- 13:19different from the others. The first was like a lion
- 13:22with eagle's wings, the second like a bear raised up
- 13:25on one side with three ribs in its mouth, the
- 13:28third like a leopard with four birds, wings and four heads,
- 13:32and the fourth was a dreadful and terrible beast with
- 13:35iron teeth and ten horns. This vision troubled Daniel, but
- 13:40an angel explained to him that the beasts represented four
- 13:43kingdoms that would arise on earth, and that God's Kingdom
- 13:47through the Son of Man, would triumph in the end
- 13:50and establish an eternal kingdom. This vision not only provided
- 13:54comfort and hope to Daniel, but also offered a prophetic
- 13:58perspective on the divine plan for human history. In the
- 14:03New Testament, Peter had a vision while preying on the
- 14:06roof of a house in Joppa. In the vision, he
- 14:09saw heaven opened and something like a large sheet descending,
- 14:13containing all kinds of four footed animals, reptiles, and birds.
- 14:18A voice told him, get up, Peter, kill and eat.
- 14:22Being a Jew and observing the dietary laws of his religion,
- 14:26Peter refused, stating that he had never eaten anything impure
- 14:30or unclean. The voice responded, what God has made clean,
- 14:34do not call impure. This happened three times, and while
- 14:39Peter was perplexed about the meaning of the vision. Messengers
- 14:43from Cornelius, a Roman centurion, arrived to invite him to
- 14:47his house. Through this vision, God showed Peter that he
- 14:50should not consider any man impure, paving the way for
- 14:54the Gospel to be preached to the Gentiles, demonstrating God's
- 14:57inclusion and universal love of Dreaming about animals can be
- 15:02a richly meaningful and divinely guided experience. Do not ignore
- 15:07these dreams. Seek to understand their symbolism and the message
- 15:11they convey. God may be revealing himself to you through them.
- 15:15God uses various ways to communicate with us, and dreams
- 15:19about animals are one of those means. Filled with depth
- 15:22and purpose. Pay attention, pray, and seek discernment to apply
- 15:27the lessons learned in your daily life, allowing God to
- 15:30guide and transform you through these meaningful dreams. Let's continue
- 15:36with the fourth type of dream dreaming about rainbows. Dreaming
- 15:40about rainbows is an experience filled with hope and divine promises.
- 15:45In the Bible, the rainbow is a symbol of God's
- 15:47covenant with humanity, a sign of his faithfulness, promise, and hope.
- 15:53Dreams about rainbows can remind us of God's love and grace,
- 15:57his forgiveness and provision, as well as the diversity and
- 16:00harmony he desires for us. While there are not many
- 16:04biblical stories that specifically mention dreams about rainbows, we can
- 16:09find the essence of this symbol in the story of
- 16:12Noah and his family. After the flood, God made a
- 16:16covenant with Noah, promising never to destroy the earth with
- 16:20water again. As a sign of this covenant, God set
- 16:24a rainbow in the clouds and said, this is the
- 16:27sign of the covenant I make between me and you,
- 16:29and every living creature with you for all future generations.
- 16:33I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it
- 16:36will be the sign of the covenant between me and
- 16:38the earth. When I bring clouds over the earth and
- 16:41the rainbow is seen in the clouds, I will remember
- 16:44my covenant. This rainbow not only represented God's promise never
- 16:49to destroy the earth with a flood again, but also
- 16:52served as a reminder of his mercy and his eternal
- 16:56love for humanity. The rainbow is a symbol of God's
- 16:59pre presence and his glory. In the Book of Ezekiel,
- 17:03the prophet had a stunning vision of God's glory, in
- 17:06which he described a rainbow that shone like a halo
- 17:09around the divine figure. Like the appearance of the rainbow
- 17:13in the clouds on a rainy day, so was the
- 17:16radiance around him. This was the appearance of the likeness
- 17:19of the glory of the Lord. When I saw it,
- 17:22I fell face down, and I heard the voice of
- 17:25one speaking. This rainbow, in Ezekiel's vision, is a representation
- 17:30of God's majestic presence and his eternal covenant with his people.
- 17:34In Revelation, the apostle John also saw a rainbow around
- 17:38the throne of God. He wrote, at once I was
- 17:41in the spirit, and there before me was a throne
- 17:44in heaven with someone sitting on it, and the one
- 17:47who sat there had the appearance of Jasper and Carnelian.
- 17:51Around the throne was a rainbow that looked like an emerald.
- 17:54This rainbow symbolizes the glory, majesty, and faithfulness of God,
- 17:59reminding us that he is a God of promises and
- 18:02that his covenant with us is eternal. In daily life,
- 18:06dreaming about a rainbow can be a sign that God
- 18:08is reminding you of his love and grace. It might
- 18:12be an invitation to renew your covenant with Him, to
- 18:15trust in his promises, and to live with hope and gratitude.
- 18:19The rainbow in your dreams can represent the diversity, harmony, beauty,
- 18:24and joy that God desires for you and for the world.
- 18:28It is a reminder that despite the difficulties and storms
- 18:31we face, God's faithfulness remains and his love always shines
- 18:36through the clouds. To apply the message of a dream
- 18:39with a rainbow to your life, you can thank God
- 18:42for his eternal covenant with you through Jesus Christ, and
- 18:46for all the blessings He has bestowed upon you, both
- 18:49material and spiritual. Ask God to help you be faithful
- 18:54to his covenant, to fulfill his commandments, and to reflect
- 18:57His love and grace in your life. Remember what is
- 19:00said in Genesis, the rainbow will be in the clouds,
- 19:04and I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant
- 19:07between God and all living creatures of every kind on
- 19:11the earth. This verse reminds us that God always fulfills
- 19:15his promises and that his love for us is eternal.
- 19:19In conclusion, dreaming about a rainbow is an experience filled
- 19:23with hope and reminds us of the promises and faithfulness
- 19:27of God. Do not ignore these dreams. Instead, seek to
- 19:31understand their symbolism and the message through which God may
- 19:35be revealing himself. God uses various ways to communicate with us,
- 19:40and dreaming about rainbows is one of those ways. Filled
- 19:43with depth and purpose. Pay attention, pray, and seek discernment
- 19:49to apply the lessons learned in your daily life, allowing
- 19:52God to guide and transform you through these meaningful dreams. Now,
- 19:58let's look at the fifth type of dream, dreaming about numbers.
- 20:03Dreaming about numbers can be a perplexing but deeply significant experience.
- 20:08In the Bible, numbers have clear meanings and messages behind
- 20:12each of them. Let's explore some Biblical stories and the
- 20:16significance of the most relevant numbers. One of the most
- 20:19emblematic dreams about numbers in the Bible is the dream
- 20:23of the Pharaoh of Egypt. Pharaoh dreamed of seven fat cows,
- 20:27followed by seven lean cows, and then of seven healthy
- 20:31and full ears of grain that were devoured by seven
- 20:34thin and wind scorched ears. No one in his court
- 20:37could interpret these dreams, but Joseph, who was imprisoned at
- 20:41that time, was called upon to provide the interpretation. Joseph
- 20:46explained that Pharaoh's dreams were a message from God. There
- 20:49would be seven years of abundance followed by seven years
- 20:53of famine. These numbers seven were not arbitrary. In the Bible,
- 20:58the number seven symbolized perfection and completeness, but also the
- 21:03completion of a cycle. Joseph's interpretation not only saved Egypt,
- 21:08but also elevated him to a position of great power
- 21:11and responsibility. However, not all dreams about numbers bring good news.
- 21:18An example of this is the dream of King nebucad
- 21:21Nezza in the Book of Daniel. Nebucadnza dreamed of a
- 21:25large tree that reached the heavens and could be seen
- 21:28from all corners of the earth. This tree was cut down,
- 21:32leaving only the stump and roots, and it was said
- 21:34that this would last for seven times. Daniel interpreted this dream,
- 21:39explaining that the tree represented the king himself, and that
- 21:43the seven times were seven years of madness that Nebuchadnezza
- 21:47would suffer until he acknowledged that the Most High has
- 21:51dominion over the Kingdom of Men. Again, the number seven
- 21:55symbolizes a complete cycle, in this case, a period of
- 21:58judgment and restory. Numbers can also appear in more abstract forms,
- 22:04as seen in the vision of the apostle John in
- 22:06the Book of Revelation. In his vision, John sees the
- 22:10number six hundred sixty six, the number of the beast.
- 22:14This number has been the subject of many interpretations, but
- 22:18it is commonly understood to represent imperfection and evil in
- 22:22contrast to the divine perfection symbolized by the number seven.
- 22:27The repetition of the number six three times emphasizes its
- 22:31incompleteness and deficiency. This vision serves as a warning of
- 22:35the arrival of difficult times and the importance of being
- 22:38steadfast in faith. The significance of biblical numbers is deep
- 22:43and varied. The number three symbolizes completeness and divine perfection,
- 22:48as reflected in the Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
- 22:53It also represents resurrection and new life, as when Jesus
- 22:56rose on the Third Day. The number forty is associated
- 23:00with periods of testing and preparation. Moses spent forty days
- 23:04and nights on Mount Sinai, and Jesus fasted in the
- 23:07wilderness for forty days before beginning his ministry. The number
- 23:12twelve symbolizes divine governance and authority, reflected in the twelve
- 23:16Tribes of Israel and the twelve Apostles of Jesus. However,
- 23:20not all dreams with numbers are so clear. Sometimes numbers
- 23:24may seem confusing or random. Yet a dream that appears
- 23:28insignificant may turn out to be a crucial piece of
- 23:31God's plan. An example is the story of Balam, who
- 23:35was called to curse Israel during their journey. God spoke
- 23:38to him through his donkey, who saw the Angel of
- 23:41the Lord blocking the way. Balam couldn't see the angel
- 23:45until the Lord opened his eyes. Although this story doesn't
- 23:48involve a dream with numbers, it highlights how God can
- 23:52use the unexpected to communicate his will. Therefore, dreaming about
- 23:57numbers can be a gateway to a deeper understanding of
- 23:59god plans and purposes for our lives. Do not ignore
- 24:03these dreams. Instead, seek to understand their symbolism and the
- 24:07message that God may be revealing. Pay attention, pray, and
- 24:11seek discernment to apply the lessons learned in your daily life.
- 24:15The numbers in your dreams may be more than simple figures.
- 24:19They could be the key to unlocking divine mysteries and
- 24:22guiding you on your spiritual path. Let's continue with the
- 24:27sixth type of dream, dreaming about a mentor. Sixth dream
- 24:32mentor dreaming about a preacher or mentor is an experience
- 24:36that can bring a profound message of guidance and spiritual growth.
- 24:40In the Bible, we find various stories of characters who
- 24:43receive divine guidance through dreams in which authority figures or
- 24:47angels provided them with crucial instructions for their lives. These
- 24:52dreams may signify that God is sending you someone to
- 24:55help you grow spiritually, guide you on your path, correct
- 24:59you with love, and motivate you to move forward. One
- 25:03of the most emblematic dreams is that of Joseph, the
- 25:05son of Jacob, who had prophetic dreams that revealed his
- 25:08future and his role as a leader and savior of
- 25:11his family. In one of his dreams, he saw himself
- 25:14and his brothers binding sheaves in the field, and Joseph's
- 25:19sheaf stood upright while his brother's sheaves bowed down to it.
- 25:23In another dream, he saw the sun, the moon, and
- 25:26eleven stars bowing down to him. These dreams, although initially
- 25:31causing envy and hatred among his brothers were prophetic messages
- 25:35from God revealing that Joseph would be a figure of
- 25:38authority and salvation for his family. Throughout his life, Joseph
- 25:43faced many hardships, but these dreams were realized when he
- 25:47became the governor of Egypt and saved his family from famine.
- 25:52Another significant story is that of Gideon, who was visited
- 25:56by an angel of the Lord. While threshing wheat in
- 25:59a white press to hide it from the Midianites, the
- 26:03angel said to him, the Lord is with you, mighty warrior.
- 26:07Gideon initially doubted his ability to liberate Israel, but the
- 26:11angel assured him that God was with him and that
- 26:14he would defeat the Midianites as if they were one man.
- 26:19Through this angelic visitation and the subsequent signs Gideon requested
- 26:23from God, he was transformed into a courageous and confident
- 26:27leader who led Israel to victory. In the New Testament
- 26:31we find the account of Anonius, a disciple in Damascus.
- 26:35In a vision, the Lord spoke to him and told
- 26:38him to go to the house of Judas on Straight
- 26:40Street and seek a man from Tarsus named Saul, who
- 26:44was praying. Anonius initially expressed his fear because he had
- 26:49heard about the persecution Saul had inflicted on Christians, but
- 26:53the Lord told him go, for he is my chosen
- 26:56instrument to carry my name before the Gentile's kings and
- 27:00the children of Israel. Anonaias obeyed and went to find Saul,
- 27:05who would become the apostle Paul, one of the greatest
- 27:08preachers and mentors in Christian history. These biblical stories show
- 27:13us how God can use dreams and visions to send
- 27:16preachers or mentors to guide, correct and inspire us to
- 27:21fulfill our divine purpose. If you dream about a preacher
- 27:25or mentor, it is likely that God is calling you
- 27:28to learn from this person, emulate their virtues, and follow
- 27:32their teachings. To apply this message to your life, you
- 27:36might look for a church or a Christian community where
- 27:39you can receive solid biblical teaching and spiritual mentoring. Let's
- 27:44now look at the last type of dream, dreaming of
- 27:47praying for others. Seventh dream praying for others. Dreaming of
- 27:53praying for others is a powerful and transformative experience. In
- 27:57the Bible, intercessory prayer is an act of love and
- 28:01deep commitment to God and to the people for whom
- 28:04we pray, intercession can bring comfort, healing, and divine guidance.
- 28:09There are several biblical stories that show the importance and
- 28:13impact of intercession in dreams and how these dreams can
- 28:16change the course of our lives and those around us.
- 28:20In the Book of Job, we find a story of
- 28:22suffering and redemption. Job, a righteous man who feared God,
- 28:27loses everything, his children, his wealth, and his health. His
- 28:31friends come to comfort him, but instead of support, they
- 28:35offer criticism and false accusations. At the end of the book,
- 28:39God speaks to Job out of a whirlwind and rebukes
- 28:42his friends for not having spoken truthfully about him. Then
- 28:46the Lord tells Eliphaz, my anger burns against you and
- 28:50your two friends because you have not spoken of me.
- 28:52What is right? As my servant Job has now take
- 28:56seven bulls and seven rams. Go to my servant Job
- 28:59and off or a burnt offering for yourselves. My servant
- 29:02Job will pray for you, and I will surely listen
- 29:05to his prayer and not treat you with contempt. Job
- 29:09prays for his friends and God accepts his prayer, restoring
- 29:13to Job twice as much as he had lost before.
- 29:16Job's intercession not only brings healing to his friends, but
- 29:20also a miraculous restoration for himself. However, not all dreams
- 29:25of intercession have an immediate and visible end. Daniel, a
- 29:29prophet in Babylon, had visions and dreams in which divine
- 29:33plans for Israel and the nations were revealed. On one occasion,
- 29:37Daniel prayed and fasted for three weeks to understand a
- 29:41vision he had received. Then an angel appears to him
- 29:45and says, do not be afraid, Daniel, because from the
- 29:48first day that you set your heart to understand and
- 29:51to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard,
- 29:55and I have come in response to them. Daniel's intercessory
- 29:59prayer triggered a spiritual battle in the heavens, where the
- 30:03Angel fought against the principalities of Persia to bring him
- 30:07the answer. This story shows us that our prayers can
- 30:11have an impact in the spiritual realm, even if we
- 30:14do not see immediate results. In the New Testament, we
- 30:18find Peter in prison awaiting execution, but the church fervently
- 30:22prayed to God for him during the night. Peter, chained
- 30:26between two soldiers, is awakened by an angel of the Lord,
- 30:30who miraculously frees him from prison. Peter goes to the
- 30:33house of Mary, the mother of John Mark, where many
- 30:37were gathered praying. At first, the believers cannot believe that
- 30:40Peter is free and hesitate to open the door, but
- 30:44finally they open it and see that their prayers have
- 30:47been answered in a surprising way. This event highlights the
- 30:51power of intercessory prayer and how it can produce miraculous
- 30:55and unexpected results. Praying for others is an act that
- 31:00transcends time and space. Paul, in his letters, often mentions
- 31:05praying for churches and believers, asking God to grant them wisdom, revelation,
- 31:10and strength. In Collosians, it is written for this reason,
- 31:15since the day we heard about you, we have not
- 31:17stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill
- 31:21you with the knowledge of His will through all the
- 31:24wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives. Paul's spiritual intercession,
- 31:30though not specifically in dreams, reflects his constant commitment to
- 31:35praying for the edification and spiritual growth of others. Dreaming
- 31:40of praying for others may be a divine call to
- 31:43fervently intercede for people in our lives. It can be
- 31:46a sign that God wants to use us as channels
- 31:49of his grace and mercy. To apply this message to
- 31:53your life, you might create a list of people you
- 31:56wish to pray for and dedicate time each day to
- 31:59bring them before God, asking him to work in their lives,
- 32:03granting them peace, forgiveness, healing, sustenance, and salvation. Remember what
- 32:09is said in Timothy, I urge then, first of all,
- 32:13that petitions, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made for all people,
- 32:18for kings and all those in authority, that we may
- 32:21live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.
- 32:25This is good and pleases God, our savior, who wants
- 32:29all people to be saved and to come to a
- 32:31knowledge of the truth. If you dreamt of a preacher
- 32:34or mentor, it's a sign that God is giving you
- 32:37the opportunity to grow spiritually and receive guidance on your
- 32:41walk with Him. Do not ignore these dreams. Actively seek
- 32:45the teaching and mentoring of godly people who can help
- 32:49deepen your relationship with God and fulfill His purpose in
- 32:53your life. God wants you to grow to be strengthened
- 32:57and to become a light to others, following the exams
- 33:00of those who have been placed in your path as
- 33:02guides and spiritual mentors. Hearing God in dreams can be
- 33:07a transformative experience, but sometimes we encounter obstacles that prevent
- 33:12us from receiving and understanding His messages. These obstacles can
- 33:16be internal or external, and recognizing them is the first
- 33:20step to overcoming them. One major obstacle is sin. Sin
- 33:26separates us from God and makes us deaf to his voice.
- 33:29As it says in Isaiah, your iniquities have separated you
- 33:33from your God. Your sins have hidden his face from you,
- 33:36so that he will not hear. But we realize that
- 33:40God's grace is available to us, and through repentance, we
- 33:43can restore our communion with Him and open our hearts
- 33:47to His messages in dreams. However, a lack of intimate
- 33:51fellowship with God is also a significant barrier. It's not
- 33:55enough to want to hear God. We must actively seek
- 33:57Him and cultivate a deep relationshiphip with him. This involves
- 34:01not only praying and reading the Bible, but also worshiping
- 34:05God in spirit and truth. As Jesus said, Yet a
- 34:09time is coming and has now come, when the true
- 34:12worshippers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, For
- 34:16they are the kind of worshippers the Father seeks. God
- 34:19is spirit, and his worshippers must worship in spirit and
- 34:24in truth. When we worship God with our whole being,
- 34:28we can experience his presence and hear his voice more clearly,
- 34:32including in our dreams. Another significant obstacle is spiritual noise
- 34:37and distractions. We live in a world full of voices
- 34:41and activities competing for our attention. Often we find ourselves
- 34:45caught in a routine that distances us from the quietness
- 34:49necessary to hear God. In Luke chapter ten, we find
- 34:53the story of Martha and Mary. While Martha was preoccupied
- 34:57with the tasks at hand, Mary sat Jesus's feet listening
- 35:01to his word. Jesus told Martha, Mary has chosen what
- 35:06is better, and it will not be taken away from her.
- 35:09This passage reminds us of the importance of prioritizing our
- 35:13relationship with God above worldly concerns. By eliminating distractions, we
- 35:19can make room in our lives to hear God, including
- 35:22in our dreams. However, sometimes we face internal obstacles such
- 35:27as fear and disbelief. These feelings can block our ability
- 35:32to receive and accept divine messages. Jesus said, if you
- 35:36can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.
- 35:40Disbelief acts as a break on our faith and trust
- 35:44in God's power. But when we overcome fear and choose
- 35:47to fully trust in God, we open the door to
- 35:50deeper and clearer communication with Him, which includes revelations through dreams.
- 35:56Expectations and biases can also distort our ability to hear
- 36:00God in dreams. Sometimes we expect God to speak in
- 36:03a specific way, and when that doesn't happen, we disregard
- 36:07his messages. However, we need to be aware that God
- 36:10can communicate with us in unexpected and surprising ways. Proverbs
- 36:16chapter three advises us trust in the Lord with all
- 36:19your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In
- 36:22all your ways. Submit to Him, and He will make
- 36:25your paths straight. By setting aside our expectations and biases,
- 36:31we can be more open to the various ways God
- 36:33chooses to speak to us. Lack of consecration is another
- 36:37significant obstacle. When we do not fully dedicate our lives
- 36:41to God, we allow other priorities to take the place
- 36:45due to Him. James Chapter four states, come near to God,
- 36:50and He will come near to you. Wash your hands,
- 36:53you sinners, and purify your hearts you double minded. Consecration
- 36:59involves surrenders, ring completely to God's will and committing to
- 37:02live in holiness and obedience. By doing so, we align
- 37:06ourselves with His purpose and are more capable of hearing
- 37:09His voice in all areas of our lives, including dreams.
- 37:13Lack of discernment is another obstacle that can confuse us.
- 37:17Not all dreams are messages from God, and it is
- 37:20crucial to seek discernment from the Holy Spirit. John warns us,
- 37:25dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the
- 37:28spirits to see whether they are from God, because many
- 37:31false prophets have gone out into the world. By seeking discernment,
- 37:36we can distinguish between dreams that are from God and
- 37:40those that are not. But what if we try to
- 37:42hear God in our dreams and fail to identify him?
- 37:46What can we do to hear God in our dreams?
- 37:49Hearing God in dreams can be a profoundly enriching and
- 37:52revealing experience, but it requires willingness and certain steps to
- 37:56open ourselves to his voice. First, it is essential to
- 38:00establish an intimate fellowship with God. This does not just
- 38:04mean talking to him, but also creating space in our
- 38:07hearts and minds to listen. The Bible says, my sheep
- 38:11listen to my voice. I know them, and they follow me. However,
- 38:15this fellowship does not happen by chance. It requires intentionality,
- 38:20dedicating time every day to prayer and meditation on God's word.
- 38:24Seeking not only to speak, but also to listen is crucial.
- 38:28Yet even with the best intentions, the noise of the
- 38:31world can interfere. It is vital to create a conducive
- 38:35environment for listening to God. This means eliminating distractions before sleep,
- 38:40turning off electronic devices, and finding a moment of quietude
- 38:45and silence. Then focus your mind on God and pray,
- 38:50specifically asking Him to speak to you in your dreams
- 38:53and give you wisdom to understand his message. Philippians reminds
- 38:58us do not be anxious about any anything, but in everything,
- 39:01by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to
- 39:05God and the peace of God, which transcends all understanding
- 39:10will guard your hearts and your minds. In Christ Jesus, However,
- 39:15it's not enough just to ask. Maintaining an attitude of
- 39:19faith is crucial. Disbelief and a lack of expectation can
- 39:23be significant obstacles. In Mark, Jesus says, Therefore, I tell
- 39:27you whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you
- 39:31have received it, and it will be yours. Trust that
- 39:35God wants to communicate with you, and that He can
- 39:38do so through your dreams. Faith opens doors that doubt
- 39:43keeps closed. It's also important to recognize the importance of
- 39:47spiritual purity. Sin can deafen us to the voice of God.
- 39:52Isaiah warns, your iniquities have separated you from your God.
- 39:56Your sins have hidden his face from you, so that
- 39:59he will not here. Therefore, maintaining a life of repentance
- 40:03and holiness is essential. Confessing your sins and seeking to
- 40:07live in obedience to the Word of God. Being in
- 40:10fellowship with other believers can be surprisingly effective. The advice
- 40:14and prayers of fellow believers can provide clarity and confirmation.
- 40:19James exhorts us confess your sins to each other and
- 40:23pray for each other. So that you may be healed.
- 40:25The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.
- 40:30Never underestimate the power of a faith community that prays
- 40:34and seeks God's will together. Then comes the time to practice.
- 40:39Keep a dream journal beside your bed and write down
- 40:42everything you remember immediately upon waking up. Dream memory can
- 40:46fade quickly, but recording these details can help you discern
- 40:50patterns and messages. Review these dreams in light of the Bible,
- 40:54and ask the Holy Spirit for discernment and understanding. Proverbs
- 40:58advises us trust in the Lord with all your heart,
- 41:02and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways.
- 41:05Submit to Him and he will make your paths straight.
- 41:09If you encounter confusing or disturbing dreams, do not be discouraged.
- 41:15Sometimes God uses these dreams to draw our attention to
- 41:18something important. Seek godly prayers, and do not hesitate to
- 41:22ask God for clarity and peace. Corinthians assures us God
- 41:26is not a god of disorder, but of peace, and
- 41:30don't forget that. Gratitude is key. Thank God for communicating
- 41:34with you, even when you do not fully understand his message.
- 41:37Gratitude opens our hearts to receive more of his guidance
- 41:41and wisdom. The Bible tells us, let the peace of
- 41:45Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body,
- 41:49you were called to peace and be thankful. I hope
- 41:53this video has inspired you to pay more attention to
- 41:56your dreams and what God might be speaking to you
- 41:58while you sleep. Now, if you want to understand how
- 42:01fasting can deepen your connection with God and attract divine presence,
- 42:06click here on the video that appears on the screen
- 42:09to find out why fasting attracts God. In this video,
- 42:13we will teach the right way to fast and how
- 42:16this spiritual practice can transform your life. See you there,
- 42:20Thank you for being here, and God bless you.