Even as I type at this very moment, the word, "Boldly" keeps repeating itself in my head. This same word led me to write this blog for today. It wasn't until I came across these verses just now, that everything made sense:
"And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly as I ought to speak." Ephesians 6:19-20.
I recognized earlier on that the serpent was sin, but it didn't register until God put that verse in my head. It didn't make sense until then (and please note that God uses our mind to communicate with us "By the renewing of our minds...." or more specifically "And be renewed in the spirit of your mind." Esphesians 4:23).
Okay, I'm going to have a moment of vulnerability here and disclose some things... For the last two weeks, I've had the most vivid, incredible dreams almost on a nightly basis. It wasn't until I came across a friend the other day, that I started to marinate on sharing these dreams. Thing is, my friend and I have had very similar dreams; not only that, but it seemed that our dreams occurred during the same time, even on the same night. See what I meant by saying "interesting"? Lol!
I hesitated to share my dreams with you b/c at first I simply thought they were messages specifically for me, meaning that I would only benefit from them. Honestly, I became even doubtful of how people would view me after I disclosed these dreams. But after that word "boldly" crept into my mind, I couldn't deny that I needed to share this with you. Besides, I figured, I'm beyond caring what people think of me now. It's all about my Heavenly Father....
Plus, after speaking to my friend, I believe I would be selfish to keep these messages to myself. I believe these messages could be beneficial to others. Let me first give out a disclaimer: the fact that I remember these dreams the day after, even more so, several days later, is miraculous! Usually I'll remember a few details and then everything becomes a blur, but I can still recall them- they were that amazing.
So, are you comfy? Are you settled? Okay, here we go!
Dream one: This dream occurred on Feb. 5th (Sunday night) , if my memory serves me correctly. Have you ever had a dream where you played witness inside of your own dream? Like you were watching yourself as a third party/on-looker. Well, I've had previously. On this night I felt myself being lifted up where I could float through the air. Unlike my previous dreams where I would get scared and wake up before I could see where I was going, in this dream, I allowed myself to let go. I knew I was being pulled by someone higher, greater than me- God. I remember thinking, "Lord, if this is You, I will follow you." Immediately I felt this euphoria, because I was finally able to let go fully and trust Him; trust that God would lead me and would protect me no matter what. Let me disclose that this is the first time I have truly given myself over to God and say "Use me. Lead me. I will follow You!" My dream continued as I was lifted into the air and the sky. It was so beautiful seeing all the stars! Now, honestly, I thought this was my homecoming; I thought God was calling me home (and yes I was so excited).
Then, I felt myself drop....
Okay, let me give a little backdrop to the dropping part. This isn't the first time I've had a dream where I fell from the sky. I will be honest and admit that I really wasn't fond of this type of dream b/c I always felt the affects of the falling. Have you ever been on a rollercoaster and was plunged downward quickly, causing your stomach to flip flop? Yeah, well that's what my falling dreams always felt like. I could literally feel my stomach turning over in this dreams- very uncomfortable. Well, in this particular dream, I started to prepare myself for the uncomfortable feelings, however my mentality was "The Lord is with me, so I'll be okay. I know He will catch me." As soon as I thought this, it seemed as if time froze and I gently, slowly fell through the sky. There were no uncomfortable tummy flip flops!
This was another pivotal part because for the first time I wasn't afraid of falling or failing anymore. I trusted that whatever life handed me, the ups and downs, God would be there to catch me. I finally trusted in His word "I will never forsake you...." Amazing huh? I woke up shortly afterwards and pulled a Swiper move (from Dora) and said "Aww, man!"
Lol, I was disappointed because I thought I was being called home, but I immediately became grateful because I was still living. He blessed me with another day. And ever since that dream, every time I wake up in the morning, I quickly send my praise and thanks up to God because He blessed me with another day on this earth. It seems every since the death of Whitney Houston, I'm even more aware of how precious time on Earth is. While I look forward to the moment when Jesus comes back, I am appreciative of any moment I get to spend on Earth. As the song and scripture would say, "Today is the day that the Lord hath made. I would be glad and rejoice in it."
Did you like that dream? Thought you might :o) I can say how incredible it feels to let go and let God. Okay, are you ready for the next one?? Let's go!
Dream two: Feb 11 (Saturday night): Several things happened, and I remember being on a journey, but I came across a man who was familiar to me, as in I recognized him and joined in conversation with him, but physically I knew I had never seen this man before (like I haven't met him).
Well, in one part of the dream, I dreamt I was being chased by snakes. I think this one was a python. Now, anyone who knows me knows how much I hate snakes. And it was fast! Lol, I'm no sprinter, but even in my dream I gave Jesse Owens and Flo Jo a run for their money. But I remember the snake was leaping through the air right behind me.
Well, in one part of the dream, I dreamt I was being chased by snakes. I think this one was a python. Now, anyone who knows me knows how much I hate snakes. And it was fast! Lol, I'm no sprinter, but even in my dream I gave Jesse Owens and Flo Jo a run for their money. But I remember the snake was leaping through the air right behind me.
I managed to get away...
Well, I came across my friend again and I told him about the snakes and I asked him if he saw the snake and if the snake tried to attack him too. Well, he said, yes, he saw the snake and yes the snake attempted to attack him. So I asked, "What did you do?" And he simply said that the snake approached him, however stopped at his heel and then left. Later on in my dream I thought about what my friend had said and was debating going to find the snake and see/test if he would stop at my heel too, but I decided against it. I woke up from that dream shortly afterwards.
Well, I came across my friend again and I told him about the snakes and I asked him if he saw the snake and if the snake tried to attack him too. Well, he said, yes, he saw the snake and yes the snake attempted to attack him. So I asked, "What did you do?" And he simply said that the snake approached him, however stopped at his heel and then left. Later on in my dream I thought about what my friend had said and was debating going to find the snake and see/test if he would stop at my heel too, but I decided against it. I woke up from that dream shortly afterwards.
Well it wasn't until the following evening that this verse came to my head: "Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you." Luke 10:19
I recognized earlier on that the serpent was sin, but it didn't register until God put that verse in my head. It didn't make sense until then (and please note that God uses our mind to communicate with us "By the renewing of our minds...." or more specifically "And be renewed in the spirit of your mind." Esphesians 4:23).
Maybe the man was Jesus in my dream. It makes sense to say so since he was familiar to me, but yet I had never seen him. Yes, I will claim it, He was Jesus.
I guess the thing is, I still battle fear of this world, instead of fearing and resting in God. I ran away from sin, thinking "Whew! I was able to escape the claws of sin another day!" Instead of facing my sin and saying "No."
I guess the thing is, I still battle fear of this world, instead of fearing and resting in God. I ran away from sin, thinking "Whew! I was able to escape the claws of sin another day!" Instead of facing my sin and saying "No."
How straightforward can He get you may wonder... Oh it gets even better. Ready for my last dream?
Dream three: Which is a multiple-part dream which first started on Feb 13 and continued onto Feb 14 (Monday and Tuesday nights). On Feb 13, I dreamt that I was again on a journey and I travelled into a new city and I automatically thought, "New Jerusalem."
The next dream is even more special because this dream is similar to the one my friend had on the same night: I remember being in a place that was not on earth. It was more so in space; I had to look down to see earth. My friend stated that his dream was similar.
Well, I also dreamt that I was privvy to meetings with important political leaders, all who were discussing the future and path of this world. It was a very somber mood; sadly it wasn't a
discussion to better the state of the world and its affairs.
Again, I woke up feeling peaceful, relieved, and yet surprised. I woke up again, praising God because He allowed me to see another day.
Honestly, I do not know when that time will come, when Jesus will return. I do have a pressing need, an urge to speak boldly and loudly, not caring what others might think. Two things I want to say before I end:
1) Please stop, yes at this very moment, and evaluate yourself and circumstances. If you are unsure of your future. If you are uncertain where you will spend your spiritual eternity...If you do not know where you would go- be it heaven or hell- when you die, please, I ask you, stop whatever you are doing and ask for salvation. Repent, ask for forgiveness, and profess that you believe in Jesus Christ. Profess that you believe He died at the cross and rose 3 days later so that your sins may be forgiven and washed away. Profess that Jesus Christ is Lord and your Savior.
"Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven." Matthew 10:32-33
"Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." John 3:3
"Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of Spirit is spirit." John 3:5-6
"That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God." John 3:15-18
The 2nd thing: Take this moment, again yes drop everything you're doing and reach out to someone. Be it mother, or father, friend or foe, tell them that you love them. Ask God to bless him/her. I'm not trying to sound cryptic, but it's truth: You don't know when the time will come when you won't be able to tell those people how much you care.
I hope that this message brings you great hope and not sorrow. Hope because Jesus said He would return and any pain or tears will be gone and wiped away :o)
God bless you!
