How To Discern God's Voice. (Pt.6)

How To Discern God's Voice. (Pt.6)

But Joseph dreamed yet another dream and told it to his brothers [also]. He said, See here, I have dreamed again, and behold, [this time not only] eleven stars [but also] the sun and the moon bowed down and did reverence to me!
Genesis 37:9 AMP.

#6. God speak through dream.

Introduction:
Dream can be define as an imaginary events seen in the mind while sleeping. Dream is an ancient divine means of communication between God and man.
If there's a prophet among you i will speak to him through dream. Num.12:6.
Source of dream can be from God, man or satan.
There are two kind of dreams which are:
i. Direct dream.
ii. Proverbial dream.

i. Direct dream is the dream that need no interpretation because it's interpreted itself. Jesus in His earthly ministry usually communicate with His adherents openly and directly. Matt.1:20.

ii. Proverbial dream. This is a dream that need deep spiritual intervention for it interpretation to be clear. This is a form of dream that need the service of a prophet to understand. God usually speak to those outside and stubborn hearted people in this way so that He can bring them to Himself. Gen.41:1-8.

Body: let's consider 10 types of dreams.

i. Daydreams.
Daydreaming is classified as a level of consciousness between sleep and wakefulness.  Studies show that you have the tendency to daydream an average of 70-120 minutes a day. It occurs during waking hours when you let your imagination carry you away. As your mind begins to wander and your level of awareness decreases, you lose yourself in your imagined scenario and fantasy.

ii. False Awakening Dreams.
Have you ever thought you have waken up and gone about your daily morning routine: getting up, brushing your teeth, eating breakfast and going to work, only to wake up "again" and realize that what just happened is just a dream. That sensation is referred to as a false awakening.

iii. Lucid Dreams.
Lucid dreams occur when you realize you are dreaming. "Wait a second. This is only a dream!" Most dreamers wake themselves up once they realize that they are dreaming. Other dreamers have cultivated the skill to remain in the lucid state of dreaming. They become an active participant in their own dreams, making decisions in their dreams and influencing the dream's outcome without awakening. Get a more in depth look at lucid dreams.

iv. Nightmares.
A nightmare is a disturbing dream that causes you to wake up feeling anxious and frightened. Nightmares may be a response to real life trauma and situations. Nightmares may also occur because you have ignored or refused to accept a particular life situation.  Nightmares are an indication of a fear that needs to be acknowledged and confronted. It is a way for the subconscious to wake up and take notice. "Pay attention!"

V. Recurring Dreams.
Recurring dreams repeat themselves with little variation in story or theme.  These dreams may be positive, but most often they are nightmarish in content.  Dreams may recur because a conflict depicted in the dream remains unresolved or  ignored. Once you find a resolution to the problem, your recurring dreams will cease.

Vi. Healing Dreams.
Healing dreams serve as messages for the dreamer in regards to their health. The Ancient Greeks called these dreams "prodromic". Many dream experts believe that dreams can help in avoiding potential health problems and healing when you are ill or when you are grieving. Your bodies are able to communicate to your mind through dreams. The dreams can "tell" you that something is not quite right with your bodies even before any physical symptoms show up. Dreams of this nature may be telling the dreamer that he or she needs to go to the dentist or doctor. If you can understand the language of dreams, your dreams will serve as an invaluable early warning system. They can help inform, advise and heal.

Vii. Prophetic Dreams.
Prophetic dreams, also referred to as precognitive or psychic dreams, are dreams that seemingly foretell the future.  One rational theory to explain this phenomenon is that your dreaming mind is able to piece together bits of information and observation that you may normally overlook or that you do not seriously consider. In other words, your unconscious mind knows what is coming before you consciously piece together the same information.

Viii. Signal Dreams.
Signal dreams help you how to solve problems or make decisions in your waking life.

ix. Progressive Dreams.
Progressive dreams occur when you have a sequence of dreams that continue over a period of nights. The dream continues where you left off the previous night. Such dreams are problem-solving dreams and help to explore different options and various approaches to a problem, situation or relationship.

X. Mutual Dreams.

Mutual dreams are described as such when two people have the same dream. Mutual dreams may be planned, meaning that two people actively work toward achieving one dream scenario or goal. It is a way to improve communication and build trust. Mutual dreams can also be spontaneous. You find out that a friend, a significant other, faraway relative, or someone has had the same dream on the same night as you.

Conclusively: Don't allow sin to truncate the mean of communication between God and you. Guide your mind very well.
Keep and guard your heart with all vigilance and above all that you guard, for out of it flow the springs of life.
Proverbs 4:23.

It's my prayer that your spiritual eyes Will not be blindfolded in Jesus name.

Communication is the ability to ensure that people understand not only what you say but also what you mean. It is also the ability to listen to and understand others. Developing both of these aspects of communication takes a lot of time, patience, and hard work - Sam Adebayo.

To Be Continue Tomorrow!