part two: dreams

"Only by the Holy Spirit can one get a true and correct interpretation of dreams, visions, and mysteries of God. From Genesis to Revelation, the true meaning of parables, dreams, mysteries, and "the handwriting of God" were divinely "sealed." That's why magicians, enchanters, wise men, and religious leaders in Egypt and Babylon could not interpret or understand these revelations. Up to this day, no other power besides God can tell a true meaning of a dream, no matter how simple the dream might seem." 

-Dr. Joe Ibojie

"Dreams come from God in the form of a parable language or illustrated stories. These personalized encoded messages are full of symbols that express the mysteries of God. As a result of the symbolism, dreams need some form of interpretation before a proper understanding can be gained. Interpretation can come to the dreamer either spontaneously, after praying to God about the dream, or through a person gifted in dream interpretation. Many people will hesitate to seek the meaning of their dreams, although it is biblical to do so; yet dream interpretation should be a carefully guided effort. Wrong interpretation has the potential to lead a person into bondage." -Dr. Joe Ibojie

"God uses dreams to reveal himself to the heart of man.

God's major purpose for giving us dreams is so that we respond appropriately on earth to what He is doing in Heaven." -Dr. Joe Ibojie

"The message of a dream or vision can come in many ways: as prophecy(most common); a word of knowledge; a gift of discernment; a gift of healing;  a gift of wisdom; or as a gift of interpretation. Solomon was given wisdom in a dream. He woke up wiser and began to demonstrate divine wisdom and respect for human life. 

Dreams have the power to expand, confirm, enlighten, enrich, and deepen your understanding of God's word:

Through dreams, we get more specific details and specific direction for achieving a given task.

Through dreams and visions, God grants us insightful understanding of our own hearts. The apostle Peter's wrong mindset that Gentiles were unclean (which came from his Jewish upbringing) was revealed to him through visions he received from God.

God uses dreams and visions to give us insight into circumstances of life and the true reason behind our experiences."

-Dr. Joe Ibojie

There is a lot more for what God gives us dreams for. I just wanted to write a few. And I really only want to write about what I have experienced.

I had a dream the other night that someone hired me to clean their house. I was folding her laundry in her bedroom and then it transitioned into a History classroom and my friends were there and they were all waiting for me while I was vacuuming the floor. Just cleaning away. I then walked into a room where there was a "food machine" you sat in a chair and the machine read your body impulses for what you needed. 

This book that I have has symbols of what things are. And the most important key is that Dr Joe Ibojie says these are the symbols and their meanings of what God has shown him personally in his life. It isn't only limited to that. And it is only the Holy Spirit that can confirm dreams.

So the symbolism in this book for:

Clean: To make holy, purity. To make righteous. To make ready and acceptable.

Classroom: A time of spiritual preparation.

Food: Spiritual and Physical nourishment, good or evil. To bring increase.

Bedroom: A place of intimacy. A place of rest, sleep or dreams. A place of covenant, a place of revelation.

This is confirmation to me in my heart. I already knew that God was making me more like Him, pulling out those nasty roots. I know that this year is a time of preparation for me and my husband. (this is another story) and with this preparation I need spiritual nourishment, to grow. When you grow you get more intimate with Jesus.

 I am becoming the woman that God has intended me to be.

Remember that saying pain is beauty? I feel like this. Pulling out those deep roots is painful. But becoming like Jesus is beautiful.

God is giving His people dreams all over. My friends and I discuss our dreams often. A lot of the time it is confirmation to us and encouragement for each other.

If anyone is interested in dreams I recommend this book. It has helped a lot and it is exciting when the Holy Spirit confirms to you your dreams. It makes you want Jesus all the more.