Saturday August 19, 2023
1 Kings 3:5 - “At Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, “Ask! What shall I give you?”
Dreams through sleep may be easily dismissed as not important by some. However, throughout scripture, there is enough to conclude that dreams can also be a channel through which God communicates. Job 33:14-16 captures this; “For God may speak in one way, or in another, Yet man does not perceive it. In a dream, in a vision of the night, When deep sleep falls upon men, While slumbering on their beds, Then He opens the ears of men, And seals their instruction.”
Our anchor scripture described Solomon's encounter with God; when the Lord communicated to his spirit while he was asleep. We don't read anywhere of him being schooled for his wisdom, but he received a blessing through an encounter with the Lord in a dream. Another aspect of dreams we find in the bible is them telling of things to occur. In Genesis 40 we read of Joseph interpreting the butler and baker's dreams, with both dreams coming to pass.
Also, there is the other side to dreams where Satan may try to establish evil covenants and carry out evil works while we sleep. Any dream that speaks contrary to God’s Word or inspires fear or manipulation of whatever kind could be a sign of the enemy trying to get some ground in one’s life. "While men slept, the enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat..." (Matt.13:25). However, there is no need to be fearful or anxious if these sort of dreams occur. Jesus said; “Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you.” Luke 10:19.
So, take your place of authority by standing against any demonic manifestations in your dreams in the Name of Jesus. The devil wants us to remain bound at any cost. While when we sleep is an opportunity for him to wreak spiritual havoc that can manifest in the natural, we must stand strong in the victory we have in Christ. Be vigilant and strengthen your spirit continually by feasting on the Word, pray earnestly and fervently before you sleep, fast often and live in an atmosphere of continuous praise to God. May your dreams be sweet and refreshing!
Prayer: Precious Father, I cover my sleep and my dreams with the blood of Jesus. Whatever good You bring to me in my dreams, I receive them with thanksgiving. I rebuke any demonically inspired dreams and I divorce myself from all wicked covenants in the name of Jesus. Amen
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