Dreams are very common. But, Dreams that are Godly are intended to be interpreted and obeyed. As it contains Divine warnings and guidance.
Dreams and Interpretations of Joseph
Joseph in the Old Testament was an important personality. More number of Chapters speaks about him. He first had dreams which when he shared with the family members (brothers) caused problem, though it is Truth there was an element of Pride, but he was Faithful till the end, so God turned all the sufferings and pain into "Success", he became the second most powerful person in Egypt next after to Pharaoh.
So, we can learn from Joseph's Dreams that when we get a divine revelation, we are to keep it secret and moreover we should be thankful to God. We should never boast about our future, as God is in control of everything. We also can see a relationship between "Parable of the Prodigal Son or The Lost Son" and "Joseph". But in the case of "Joseph" it was not his will or intention to go far, but God made him humble, obedient in a foreign country, in the case of the "Prodigal Son", the Son chose to leave the Father and went away, suffered and ill treated then came to senses, realized him mistake and turned back and came towards "Father".
The Jailer saw that "God was with Joseph". Interpretation of Dreams may be a Gift and it is never a skill that has been learnt, as Joseph declares, Genesis 40: "Do not interpretations belong to God? Tell me your dreams." We are only at the receiving point of what God intent to make things happen. When we receive the "Warnings or Instructions" we first have to realize that if it is from God, we need to humble and pray for his presence. We need to remain faithful. Though God had different plans for the Jailer and Baker, the ultimate interpretation of Pharaoh made a significant changes to the lives of many. Joseph says: In Genesis 50
God's Good Purposes
15 When Joseph's brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, “It may be that Joseph will hate us and pay us back for all the evil that we did to him.” 16 So they sent a message to Joseph, saying, “Your father gave this command before he died: 17 ‘Say to Joseph, “Please forgive the transgression of your brothers and their sin, because they did evil to you.”’ And now, please forgive the transgression of the servants of the God of your father.” Joseph wept when they spoke to him. 18 His brothers also came and fell down before him and said, “Behold, we are your servants.” 19 But Joseph said to them, “Do not fear, for am I in the place of God? 20 As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people[b] should be kept alive, as they are today. 21 So do not fear; I will provide for you and your little ones.” Thus he comforted them and spoke kindly to them.
So, we can clearly see that God gives clear instructions in Dreams for those who believe and trust in him, only he gives the dreams he expects to follow and obey as the Ultimate authority and power is with him. We should never get proud or take advantage to praise our-self if we have such gifts.
Dreams and Interpretations of Daniel.
Daniel is another prominent figure in the Old Testament, He exactly predicted various events from history, the Birth of Messiah etc.
Jesus about dreams and Interpretations.
Dreams and Interpretations of Joseph
Joseph in the Old Testament was an important personality. More number of Chapters speaks about him. He first had dreams which when he shared with the family members (brothers) caused problem, though it is Truth there was an element of Pride, but he was Faithful till the end, so God turned all the sufferings and pain into "Success", he became the second most powerful person in Egypt next after to Pharaoh.
So, we can learn from Joseph's Dreams that when we get a divine revelation, we are to keep it secret and moreover we should be thankful to God. We should never boast about our future, as God is in control of everything. We also can see a relationship between "Parable of the Prodigal Son or The Lost Son" and "Joseph". But in the case of "Joseph" it was not his will or intention to go far, but God made him humble, obedient in a foreign country, in the case of the "Prodigal Son", the Son chose to leave the Father and went away, suffered and ill treated then came to senses, realized him mistake and turned back and came towards "Father".
The Jailer saw that "God was with Joseph". Interpretation of Dreams may be a Gift and it is never a skill that has been learnt, as Joseph declares, Genesis 40: "Do not interpretations belong to God? Tell me your dreams." We are only at the receiving point of what God intent to make things happen. When we receive the "Warnings or Instructions" we first have to realize that if it is from God, we need to humble and pray for his presence. We need to remain faithful. Though God had different plans for the Jailer and Baker, the ultimate interpretation of Pharaoh made a significant changes to the lives of many. Joseph says: In Genesis 50
God's Good Purposes
15 When Joseph's brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, “It may be that Joseph will hate us and pay us back for all the evil that we did to him.” 16 So they sent a message to Joseph, saying, “Your father gave this command before he died: 17 ‘Say to Joseph, “Please forgive the transgression of your brothers and their sin, because they did evil to you.”’ And now, please forgive the transgression of the servants of the God of your father.” Joseph wept when they spoke to him. 18 His brothers also came and fell down before him and said, “Behold, we are your servants.” 19 But Joseph said to them, “Do not fear, for am I in the place of God? 20 As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people[b] should be kept alive, as they are today. 21 So do not fear; I will provide for you and your little ones.” Thus he comforted them and spoke kindly to them.
So, we can clearly see that God gives clear instructions in Dreams for those who believe and trust in him, only he gives the dreams he expects to follow and obey as the Ultimate authority and power is with him. We should never get proud or take advantage to praise our-self if we have such gifts.
Dreams and Interpretations of Daniel.
Daniel is another prominent figure in the Old Testament, He exactly predicted various events from history, the Birth of Messiah etc.
Jesus about dreams and Interpretations.
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