Another interesting reference to dreaming is found in the Old Testament book of Joel, which is also referenced by Peter in Acts. It tells of a time coming in the last days of this earth as we know it:
"In the last days, God says,
I will pour out My Spirit on all people;
your sons and daughters will prophesy,
your young men will see visions,
your old men will dream dreams."
Acts 2:17
(from Joel 2:28)
Although I am neither a young or old man, I do find it interesting to look back on my dreams and ponder any meaning God might have hidden in them. Such was the case yesterday when I woke up from an interesting dream.
The setting of the dream was in a room which reminded me of the elementary school rooms I attended in Crosby, ND. Yet, what was happening in the room was more reminiscent of my days in banking. There was a computer system and large printer, and it seemed to be my assignment to get some important documents printed out. In the dream were former co-workers of mine, and even the man who was my last boss.
As I was frantically trying to get my printing done, there were constant interruptions by others who seemed to also need the printer. None of them understood the fact there was a deadline by which my printing needed to be complete. Adding to the difficulty was the fact the paper wasn't feeding through the printer properly when it was my turn to use it.
What could it all mean? I suppose you could tie it to something I ate the day before, or a variety of my brain's memory banks being activated during the REM sleep. But a simple prayer of, "What does it mean, Lord?" brought something different to mind.
It was as if God was telling me, in that still, small voice in my inner spirit, that there is indeed a deadline coming. Scripture tells us there is coming a time when Jesus will call His people out of the chaos of the world, and when it happens there will be no "second chances." Either you are a true follower of Jesus and will answer the call, or you will be of the group who is left behind.
The interpretation of the dream also seemed to include the fact there was something I was supposed to be doing before the deadline arrives. In fact, God has given each of us an assignment. . .something He has planted in us, which, if put into practice will bring Him glory and work to advance His Kingdom. Unfortunately, there is an enemy at work trying desperately to distract us from getting the work done.
Since writing is one of the areas God has given me to promote His cause, the dream was a reminder to be more diligent about using my time wisely, and taking advantage of every opportunity He gives me. Blogging is one of those avenues, and thus the reason for this post!
How about you? What has God placed in your life which can be used to give Him glory and promote His Kingdom work? If you're not sure, take some time to sit quietly before the Lord, delve into His Scriptures, and ask Him to point you in the right direction. We have this assurance from God's Word:
"Ask and it will be given to you;
seek and you will find;
knock and the door will be opened to you.
For everyone who asks receives;
the one who seeks finds;
and to the one who knocks,
the door will be opened."
~Matthew 7:7-8
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