Daniel replied, “No wise man, enchanter, magician or diviner can explain to the king the mystery he has asked about, but there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries. He has shown King Nebuchadnezzar what will happen in days to come. Your dream and the visions that passed through your mind as you were lying in bed are these: (Daniel 2:27, 28 NIV)
Often when someone is called a dreamer it is done so with a snort of derision. "Dreamer" in our busy, get-er-done minds is usually synonymous with "slacker." But the Bible is full of dreamers: Abraham, Jacob, Joseph, Solomon, Daniel.... These dreamers were taken seriously. Joseph's brothers took Joseph's dreams so seriously, in fact, that they threw him into a pit to die, relenting only to sell him into slavery.
We don't know a whole lot more about dreams all these millinea later, but we do know they have a lot to do with our subconscious. Does God speak to us through our dreams? I don't see why not. If it is an avenue whereby God might get our attention, I believe he wouldn't hesitate to use it. But in our modern "enlightenment" we don't place as much significance on our dreams anymore. They flitter away as soon as we awake and we don't even try to remember them.
Dreams... sleeping or waking... are important. They help us to think outside the box. They can take us in directions our consious mind would never think of. They can bring out our individuality and uniqueness. They can help us remember who we were created to be.
Dream. Hold on to your nighttime dreams a little longer after you wake. Think about them and what they might mean. Maybe God is speaking to you. And go ahead and daydream too! Maybe it is all you need to help you find your passion and what you can be doing to help bring God's kingdom to earth.
Father,
Dreams are a mystery to us still. Help us to use them for the good of your kingdom. Help us to listen for your voice in the midst of them. Amen.
Joys: Tracy's shower on Saturday; Emma's baptism yesterday; wonderful family time all weekend.
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