Troubling Dream

[tbenitez]

Hi Everyone,

I had a troubling dream about a month ago and it continues to bother me so I thought I would share it with other Christians to get some advice. A little background needed before I discuss the dream: My parents are not Christians..well my dad accepted Christ years ago and was baptized but he does not pray, read daily, or go to church. He basically lives his life without Christ being a daily factor. My mother is Catholic and believes that Christ is God's son but doesn't believe he is God. I am a terrible evangelist. Even before I was a Christian, it was very difficult for me to speak to others about anything controversial, or anything at all for that matter, let alone being able to do it as a Christian. I clam up when I am asked questions I don't fully know how to answer. Anyway, put it simply, I share my faith when the issue comes up with them, for example, when my mother wanted to know why I wasn't baptizing my babies. I baptized my first child to make her happy but with my next two children I explained to her why baptism is not for infants. We continually disagree. Other than that, I do not out of the blue bring up the discussion of Christ with my parents.

So anyway, I had this dream one night where I was visiting at my parents home and as I was looking out their back patio window, I saw a bright light coming down from the sky. It was a blinding bright light. I instantly knew that it was Jesus returning to earth and I ran into the other room where my parents were and began telling them that they needed to come with me and go to Jesus and accept Him as Lord and Savior so they wouldn't go to hell forever. They came with me and I took them to Jesus. As we approched Jesus I fell at His feet but he started backing away from us. I cried out to Him telling him to please wait because my parents needed to tell Him something. I started panicking because I didn't want them to go to hell but I really started to panick when He not only was leaving them behind but He was leaving me! I begged to Him, please wait, and asked Him why are you leaving me but He just continued to leave and did not answer me.

After that I woke up and ever since I have been questioning my salvation. Could this dream mean that I am not really saved? Could I be left behind? Why would I have such a terrible dream like this?

 

[lizabe]

Dear Tbenitez
I agree that this is a troubling a dream and firmly beleive it is from God, as I am sure you do also.
Firstly,based on the way you described your spiritual life, seems your saying your not very strong in the faith and your rapt up with haggling with your parents rather than spending your time focussing on becoming mature in Jesus GALATIANS 5:22-23
ST. JOHN 15:8.

And yes it is possible that your not saved = being filled with God's HOLY SPIRIT
ACTS 2: 38 ROMANS 8:9

Secondly, Ive heard no mention of REPENTANCE in this note. Im not saying, you didnt, just observing there is mention of saved, accept Christ, baptise but nothing about REPENTANCE> which must come FIRST be4 one can be baptised in water and receive holy spirit.

Be guided accordingly. And if you need clarification of this, I will be glad and willing to explain and/or rephrase these basics.

Sincerely in Jesus
Lizabe

 

[jiggyfly]

tbenitez, I read your post and this is what came to my mind.

Mark 4:14-17
14*The farmer I talked about is the one who brings God’s message to others. 15*The seed that fell on the hard path represents those who hear the message, but then Satan comes at once and takes it away from them. 16*The rocky soil represents those who hear the message and receive it with joy. 17 But like young plants in such soil, their roots don’t go very deep. At first they get along fine, but they wilt as soon as they have problems or are persecuted because they believe the word.

I think that satan is trying to discourage you from witnessing to your parents.

Regardless of the origin of your dream it has shaken you, so respond properly, turn to, and trust Jesus.

Hebrews 13:5&6
*Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.