Dreams and Visions: The Language of Heaven

Chapter 1: The Language of Heaven

By: Minister Denise N. Fyffe

Welcome as we continue the chapter “The Language of God: Understanding Symbolism and Interpretation in Dreams and Visions.”

The Language of Heaven

God Almighty is the original poet. He is a master lyricist and from Him is the genesis of all nuances, metaphors, allegories, symbolism, and imagery. He intrigues us by painting pictures of various spiritual scenarios using symbolic elements that are contrived from heavenly, universal, and personal representations. Dreams and visions are supernatural encounters, unlike any earthly example that we could ever concoct. However, because it occurs with frequency, many have lost the well-deserved, awestruck reaction it should inspire. Furthermore, God is the original telepath. He speaks to our spirit, and those messages are received and translated in some fashion to our minds, and hearts. And He gives to each his own measures as dictated by our capacity and gifting. So, if you are receiving overly complex symbolic dreams, God is indicating that you can translate or interpret that dream. However, it will require unwavering faith, steadfast effort in searching for meaning, and consistent diligence on your part, to develop those abilities or gifts. You may also find that God encourages your development by constantly communicating with you via dreams or visions. For example, in the story of the dreamer, Joseph, when he first received his dreams in Genesis 37, he was not the person who interpreted them. This was mostly done by his father or brothers, who ironically did not realize they had the gift of dream interpretation; they were blinded by jealousy and anger. Joseph though was a young boy who was merely excited and naïve. However, by Genesis 40, we see that he developed into a mature and wise man who could interpret dreams and wisely acknowledge God, giving Him the glory. He was able to reach a kingdom assignment to a King, Pharaoh because God had progressively groomed him using Joseph’s trials and tribulations. One of these encounters, we know occurred in prison. This is also a clear example that even at our worst moments, or the most challenging and grim times of our lives, God will still maintain his heavenly communication with our spirit and attempt to guide, warn, or deliver us.

Activity:

Ask God to intervene in your dreams and teach you. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you with dream interpretation and especially help you to remember the details. It is best to have a dream journal and record them. Stay tuned for our next lesson on dreams and visions. Subscribe to receive notifications. We have provided a free resource on the topic of Dreams and Visions; feel free to download the book to continue. Be encouraged.

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About the writer: Minister Denise N. Fyffe is a published author of over 50 fiction and non-fiction books. She started Revealing the Christian Life Ministry to help other Christians and provide support. She is also a trainer and mentors aspiring writers towards achieving their goals.