Warriors Arise: May 17, 2023
Matthew 1:18-20 (NKJV) Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly. 20 But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream,
The Lord appeared to him in a dream. We do not hear of Joseph having dreams before this time. We know from the Old Testament, the Lord came and spoke clearly to people in dreams. I have wondered why God speaks to people in dreams. Why not just speak to them like He did Moses, face to face? I have to trust God knows exactly how to speak to us so we hear Him loud and clear, so we won't dismiss what He is saying. He could speak to us in an audible voice and someone who couldn't receive that way would dismiss the voice. He could speak to us in a still small voice and someone would say He wasn't loud enough. He could speak to us in our thoughts and we would say, it was our own thoughts. God knows how to speak to us. For Joseph, the best way was through dreams.
I like when God speaks to me in dreams, because I feel my thoughts can't sabotage what He is saying. I can't dismiss the dream like I can the still small voice or the thoughts running through my mind. It is very clear what God tells Joseph to do. Joseph knows it is the Lord. Do you dream? Do you write them down when you wake up? Do you take them before God to get clarity? Do you dismiss your dreams?
Not all dreams are from the Lord. But if we do not ask, we won't know. If we will ask, He will tell us. I have found in writing my dreams down, I remember more, key points, colors, situations in the dreams, numbers, and faces. When I write them down, I remember more of what was said, the environment and mood of the dream. I am amazed at how God will speak more clearly about the dream as I am writing it down. I trust the dream, but until I write it down and take it before the Lord, I do not have the full picture of the dream nor the exactness of what God is trying to tell me.
How does the Lord speak to you? It doesn't really matter how. It matters what you do with it. Sometimes the Lord can speak clearly to me when I am doing the dishes, driving, or taking a shower. However, I rarely take the time to write it down. I tend to be more lazy with going before the Lord when He speaks so clearly to me. This is something I have to be more diligent in laying hold of what He is saying. Why make God tell me twice? He should only have to tell me once. I am going to make a point to treat anything I feel is from the Lord as important enough to write down and take before Him. He desires to lead me in the ways of righteousness and what is best for me and my family. I must give Him the place in my life to do so. I shouldn't need a dream to make the time. I should soak up what He says, whenever He says it. I should write it down. I remember better when I write things down. So this is a big point for me. You may remember better other ways. So writing things down may not be as important. However, in writing things down, I have found God continues to speak. So, for that very point, I would encourage you to take the time to write it down.
Father, I desire to be more engaged when You are speaking to me. I want to soak it up and receive everything You are saying. I pray I would be responsible with what You are telling me whether it be in a dream or a thought You place in my mind. I want to engage at that time and give You the platform to continue. I want to take it all in and know what You are saying. I trust You. You know things I don't know. I will position myself before you and take the time to stop, listen, write, listen, and respond. Open my ears to hear Your voice and how You speak to me in Jesus' name amen.
A Warrior in the Lord’s Army,
Veridee Joy Hand
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