Dreams and Visions
Dreams and visions were prominent throughout the Old Testament. In the New Testament Paul received visions so powerful that he was given a "Thorn in the Flesh" so that he would not be too conceited. (2 Cor 12:7) And the Apostle John basically wrote the entire book of Revelation by visions from God. Peter, Quoting from the book of Isaiah said, "In the last days 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). We are living in the last days. Of course, not every vision is from God. I once heard an old preacher say, with a mixture of humor and truth, that "sometimes it is the result of too much chili on the hotdog;"
So we should always pray for understanding, but sadly, most of us fail to as much as ask the Lord if our vision may have been from Him.
I have had several very powerful and life changing visions, and although some of them occurred many years ago they are as clear and memorable today as then. Most of the time God speaks to His people through His word and by the Holy Spirit, but can use many different channels including, other Christians, Angels, dreams and visions. Visions can contain prophesies, guidance, comfort, and instructions for ourselves and others, or perhaps as in one of the following stories, just to let you know that God loves you.
Yes, according to Scripture and countless testimonies, God continues to communicate with His people through dreams and visions, and we should be expecting them. Blessings, Samuel
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