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Dream Interpretation, Dream Symbols, The Anointing, The Holy Spirit, The Third Party Person

THE INTERPRETATION OF TONGUES

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How does one interpret Tongues? This is the question that I hear most often about Speaking in Tongues. 

Tongues, for our purposes here has its first mention in the book of Mark, reading: 

And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; (Mark 16:17) 

If you are a believer, you should be speaking in Tongues. 

The second mention of Tongues is in the Book of Acts, Chapter 2. 

And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 

And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 

 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. 

And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. (Acts 2:1-4) 

Speaking in Other Tongues is introduced to the 120 visitors to that Upper Room meeting that day. Those gathered there were from different areas and spoke different languages (tongues). They heard their languages as being spoken by those who did not know their language (vs 5-11). 

And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this? (Vs 12) 

 Peter said to them: 

 But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; 

 And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams: 

And on my servants and on my handmaidens, I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy: (Acts 2:16-18) 

The essence of the pouring out of the Spirit of God is Tongues. He pours it out incessantly (Acts 2:33). Visions, Dreams, Anointing, Light, Revelation, Faith, Prophecy, Power, Healing, Deliverance, Wisdom, Shalom and much more are the by-production of this “Living Water” (John 7:38). 

God works by His Word (John 1:1-4). The purest form of His Word is Tongues or as He is commonly called, Unknown Tongues. 

The primary use of Tongues equates to Him proclaiming those things which He decrees through His Mouthpiece; His Body, the Church even the Church Members (The Saints). 

These transactions are meant to be done in private. Even when “Speaking in Tongues” happens in the church building during the Assembly it should occur in ones “own space”. 

Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue. (1 Corinthians 14:19) 

The Bible tells us that when “Speaking in Tongues in the “open” Assembly there is to be the “Interpretation of Tongues”. 

The Bible says this: 

If any man speaks in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret. 

But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God. (1Corinthians 14:27-28) 

Tongues (divers kinds of Tongues with the word divers being added by the translator) with Interpretation of Tongues is equal to Prophecy. These Spoken Manifestations are given for the edification (building up), exhortation (encouraging) and comfort of the Local Assembly.   

One simple thing to remember is that when Tongues or Divers Kinds of Tongues with the Interpretation of Tongues happens GOD IS ALWAYS IN THE ROOM. 

God is in the room giving the Utterance when meditational Prayer in the Spirit or when Ministerial Tongues with Interpretation happens. 

HE IS GIVING THE UTTERANCE. We, His Body are a co-laborer. His Spirit works through our spirit with the natural tongue being the mechanical part or necessary apparatus for the execution. HE GIVES THE INTERPRETATION. 

We do well to keep our minds (souls) out of this Spiritual/spiritual transaction.    

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RAISING THE DEAD

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In this dream I saw a young lady athlete that was involved in a traumatic incident that involved young men. The lady was an exceptional athlete with many accolades.

It appeared that due to her run in with the bad guys she became deceased. She was left in a place and hidden.

A person who is known to me found her and carried her on his shoulder looking for help.

I was walking in a market area and met him as he desperately sought help.

I recognized the young lady and knew the urgency of the situation, so I asked the gentleman to place the lady on the ground.

I approached her and began to explain to her that I was going to give her some instructions and that then I would call her back.

The moment I began to speak, however, she gasped for and breathed in a deep breath. She had been resuscitated.

We will see occasions in these last days where the Lord will raised people from untimely deaths. Saints full of the Spirit of Jesus due to all-the-time praying in the Spirit will carry His Anointing sufficient to raise the dead.

8 And there were many lights in the upper chamber, where they were gathered together. 

9 And there sat in a window a certain young man named Eutychus, being fallen into a deep sleep: and as Paul was long preaching, he sunk down with sleep, and fell down from the third loft, and was taken up dead. 

10 And Paul went down, and fell on him, and embracing him said, Trouble not yourselves; for his life is in him. (Acts 20:8-10)  

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THE FRAGRANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

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I have noticed lately that there is a fair amount of discussion about a fragrance, a very pleasant fragrance, being experienced by folks usually of the Christian variety. The stories range from false alarm accounts where what the person was smelling a timed released deodorizer in the bathroom to apparent bona fide occasions after intense worship, prayer, fasting or otherwise seeking the Face of the Lord had taken place. 

A few months ago, I met with a friend to share with him some things that the Lord had shown me about ten years ago having to do with God’s purpose for him. The dynamics of the meeting were powerful as it was led by the Holy Spirit. The interesting thing is that I kept sensing this fragrance. I hesitate to use the word “smell” as I do not feel that applying a natural sensory perception does this supernatural manifestation justice. 

The Fragrance was strong, and I did not know at the time what (Who) it was I thought that it was the deodorant that I had recently began to use. I had not had a deodorant before that carried such a strong scent and did not want to walk around smelling like that. 

I added deodorant to my Costco shopping list, and I thought that that would be that. But “that wasn’t that” and I still experienced the Fragrance. Then as now, about two or three times a day He reminds me of His presence with a gentle spray of a sweet and for me unidentifiable and undeniable scent. It is as if I am surrounded with It as It falls upon me afresh. I know it is His way of reminding me of His promise of when he said “I will never leave you or forsake you.” 

I wish that I could say to you that the Fragrance of the Holy Spirit is like this or like that, but I just do not have a frame of reference that I can point to. I am comfortable saying that if you know yourself to be called of The Most High and are earnestly willing and obedient, it may be that His Enabling Power has come close to you and is even as “The Spirit Upon” for Kingdom Service (such as The Spiritual Gifts) whenever and wherever needed. 

The following scriptural passage should help: 

And the Lord said unto Moses, take unto thee sweet spices, stacte, and onycha, and galbanum; these sweet spices with pure frankincense: of each shall there be a like weight:
And thou shalt make it a perfume, a confection after the art of the apothecary, tempered together, pure, and holy:
And thou shalt beat some of it very small, and put of it before the testimony in the tabernacle of the congregation, where I will meet with thee: it shall be unto you most holy. (Exodus 30:34-36) 

Click here for a very encouraging article. 

 

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Get Out Now!

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Last week about this time I was right in the middle of a Healing and Deliverance class in Durban, South Africa. Instruction was being given regarding casting out devils and commanding bodies to be healed and made whole in the name of Jesus Christ.
Healing and Deliverance Ministry should be available in every Christian Church inclusive of the work being done outside of the local Assembly.
The instructor Val Wolff posted some pictures and so I am inserting them below. That’s me in the blue shirt.

 

 

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BLUE HANDS ARE ANOINTED

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Last Sunday (May 12, 2019) I was visiting a Church for the second time. After some pretty Spirit filled testimonies from a few of the members, the Pastor preached a good Sermon. His message text was Luke, chapter 7 verses 11-15 (The Raising of the Widows Son at Nain).

 

After completing the Message Pastor called forward a few people and spoke into their lives (prophesied over them). Lastly, he prophesied over me.

 

He said that there is a Great Healing Anointing on my Life. He said that under my Ministry blind eyes will be opened, the deaf will hear, and the cripple will walk by the Power of God.

 

He anointed my hands with oil. After which, he professed to the congregants that there is a healing anointing on my life, that there is healing in my hands. He suggested to them that should any of them desire healing they should come forward.

 

I was only at Church for Sunday service and now look at what God was doing!

 

He singled out one of the Church leaders to come forward first so that we could pray specifically for her about a matter that he had discerned. We did so and there was no visible evidence of any healing for the lady. I do fully expect to hear her testimony of healing on Sunday. God does the work on His timetable.

 

Meanwhile, about 15-20 more people came forward including two visiting Pastors for me to pray for them. I prayed for and blessed these folks mostly either by holding their right hand or placing my hands on their head. I know that when ministering healings, they are likely to come at once at the hands of Jesus (The Holy Spirit) or shortly thereafter because of agreement and prayer of two or more saints.

 

I can recall only one single time in the Bible where someone went away from the Lord or Apostles not having been healed. Not being healed by the Apostles, this person was later healed by the Lord (Matthew 17:16-18).

 

There were two notable immediate manifestations of the people that I prayed for though. One lady had a vision. She says that while she was standing right in front of me; she didn’t see me but instead saw a person dressed in all white. She says that she did not see the persons face. She says that the person told her that she will come away from an upcoming medical procedure completely healed.

 

There was another lady whom I believe was second in line that apparently received mightily of God as I prayed for her holding her by her right hand. She fell to the floor because of the power of God and laid there for perhaps 15 minutes just praying in Tongues.

 

I expect to see full manifestation of the expected healing ministry that the Lord has put into my heart by way of a dream!

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Stay Sharp

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The setting of this dream is Africa. I am not sure what country or city. I am likely there for a Christian Conference of some sort. One note of interpretation for this dream is

During my two or three days visit there, a friend has arranged for me to stay at the home of a relative of His. His home was close by. This arrangement went well and I was able to come and go as I pleased.

On the last day of my visit as I walked through the home exploring it more thoroughly than I had before, I saw what appeared to be a lady taking a bath in another part of the house. The partitions were opaque. I thought this to be odd as I thought the whole time that I was the only person staying in the home at the time.

Fast forward to the next part of the dream and I am sitting on a couch chatting with the woman and her husband. They were visiting there from Louisiana. They had come in support of their young daughter (probably about 12 years old) who was an entertainer or athlete. Making the trip to Africa for them meant some sacrifice but they persisted nonetheless.

Another thing of note is that the mother/wife had a noticeable limp or problem with her leg and I prayed with them regarding that matter.

It appears that they had evening activities that night, as did I and as I, and we were all exiting the house to our respective modes of transportation.

As a side note to the intended context or message to the dream, we all walked into the front yard of the house. As we did so, a car drove by and parked on the lawn of the house that is next door to the left. It was a vintage German or European made sedan — with the it’s older age and faded paint being of note.

The driver of the car was the unfriendly sort. He quietly moved into the house in which the yard was not well kept — an eyesore, no less. I include this entire observation because it was a part of the dream. I don’t know what it means, but I will one day.

Now back to the story. We were all now out in front of the house. There were the couple and their young daughter, the person who was to be their driver and another man that had on some distinctive looking glasses — very nice wire-framed glasses. Don’t you just love these symbols?

 

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KNOCK, KNOCK – JUST A QUIET SATURDAY MORNING

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Afterward he brought me again unto the door of the house; and, behold, waters issued out from under the threshold of the house eastward: for the forefront of the house stood toward the east, and the waters came down from under from the right side of the house, at the south side of the altar.
Then brought he me out of the way of the gate northward and led me about the way without unto the utter gate by the way that looketh eastward; and behold, there ran out waters on the right side.
And when the man that had the line in his hand went forth eastward, he measured a thousand cubits, and he brought me through the waters; the waters were to the ankles.
Again, he measured a thousand and brought me through the waters; the waters were to the knees. Again, he measured a thousand, and brought me through; the waters were to the loins.
Afterward he measured a thousand; and it was a river that I could not pass over: for the waters were risen, waters to swim in, a river that could not be passed over. (Ezekiel 47:1-5). 

And it shall happen afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions: And upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those days will I pour out my spirit. (Joel 2:28-29). 

In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, if any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.
He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.
(But this spoke he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.) (John 7:37-39). 

 

During the first week of February 2019, I had a dream in which it seemed like a quiet Saturday morning. I and a couple of my family members were just talking, getting coffee, and working on breakfast – you know, Saturday morning stuff. 

Our house was built on an incline or down-sloping hill. As I looked out of a side window, I saw water rushing down the side of the house. A great rain event had occurred. The level of the water was high and was a cause for concern. 

Just as I was communicating my concern to my family, there was a knock on the front door. I had some concern as there was already water coming into the house between the threshold and door. I nonetheless opened the door to let the person at the door in after discovering that It was someone that we knew. 

I opened the door and pulled the person in fast and closed the door. By then the water was a foot or more deep inside the house. The dream was over. 

The above scriptural passages came to mind. The onslaught of Water near and in my house is none other than the Holy Spirit. 

Further, increasingly I am coming to understand that a “house” in a dream oftentimes is referring to one’s body, a spiritual house as it were. 

Noteworthy, too is the fact that many theologians agree that the end time is at hand. Is eminent. The outpouring of the Spirit of God (the Holy Spirit) is to be expected right about now. Signs and wonders are become manifest. 

  

 

 

 

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The Devil, The Church, The Holy Spirit & Me

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On 11/27/2018 I had a three-part dream. I dreamt that there was a visitor at our house. He was initially received as an ordinary guest. 

Soon thereafter, I noticed him observing a female child with great interest as she took a shower. I admonished him for doing so and requested that he move on, and so he did. This was part one of the dream. 

In part two of the dream, I observed our guest again watching intently as the young girl took a shower. This time I advise the visitor that he was to leave the premises immediately and never to return. 

In part three of the dream, I observed two men from my vantage point on a second level balcony arriving in a pickup truck down below. They had come to retrieve a bucket that I had prepared for them. I must tell you that preparation of the bucket required some welding. 

As I grabbed the bucket that was full of water from the counter and proceeded to carry it out to them, I noticed that there was water leaking from it through a hole that was about the size of a quarter. 

I was disturbed that the bucket was leaking and knew that I could not deliver it to the men in that condition. As I pondered the situation, the dream was over. 

While it is reasonable to assume that this dream has some application pertaining to my own life, let me tell you what I believe the Holy Spirit would have me share with you regarding it. 

The young girl is the Church. The visitor is the devil. Looks like I am standing in as a leader in the Church and have done a poor job of teaching the laity regarding the Holy Spirit. Instead of Him (The Holy Spirit) overflowing the bucket, His Power is being diminished by the breech in the bottom of the bucket. 

This phenomenon of the enemy creeping in unawares is widespread and residual damage could remain after he has been dealt with. Continuous vigilance is imperative. 

 

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The Wind and the Sun

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Last night when the Father gave me this dream, I thought huh? what? 

Here it is. What I initially saw was a vessel (vehicle of sorts) that looked like the Wright brother’s airplane. The creator (entrepreneur) of the craft was doing some initial testing of the design by harnessing available wind at the ground level. 

As the wind blew the craft began to move. Because the initial experiment was in an urban area there were starts and stops to avoid buildings to change direction for farther forward movement. 

It is at this time that I came upon the scene and encountered the gentleman that was working on this project. As we discussed his endeavor, he began to show me what looked like solar panels and he explained to me that he expected to harness energy from the sun that would cause his contraption to soar. The dream was over! 

Yep, like I said, huh? what? 

Did not seem so simple initially but the interpretation of the dream is quite simple; the Father was talking about Himself in the Form of His Spirit and His Son — the wind and the sun. 

I originally posted this on Oct 27, 2018, and now here it is a year and a half later (4/13/2020) and the Lord is giving me Light that the Solar Panels are my inner man having been built up in my most Holy Faith by praying in the Spirit (Praying in Tongues). 

The Father wishes us (the Ecclesia) to consider and put into perspective all His Attributes for a more complete walk and relationship with him so that we may soar Spiritually. 

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen. (2 Corinthians 13:14) 

  

 

 

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ALL SPARKS, NO FIRE!

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Strong’s Concordance defines FIRE as “supernatural fire (accompanying theophany)”. Theophany is defined on Dictionary.com as “manifestation or appearance of God or a god to a person”.

Last night’s dream went like this. A group returning from an outing included a young boy who was about eight years old. The report about the child was that he had been unruly during the trip.

When a senior lady of the organization pulled the young man aside to discuss his behavior with him, he pulled out a cigarette lighter and began to flick it to light it. There were sparks, but no ignition – no flame – no Fire. Some how this action dramatically scared the lady and she ran off hysterically.

A second counselor of the organization had no success in getting the kid under control. Upon seeing this and as the boy continued to try and ignite the lighter, one of the male counselors of the organization shouted, “call the cops”. The counselor reconsidered though. The dream was over.

This dream comes on the heels of a revival meeting that I attended last night at a local church. The denomination was not apparent but there was a Baptist flavor present. As I believe it to be custom at revival meetings, the speaker was a visiting one. His scriptural reference was 2 Corinthians 12 — Paul’s thorn in the flesh.

Ministers of Churches such as this one are prone to flow into a method of preaching that is referred to as “hooping”. This service was no exception. Preaching of this type is soulical arousing the emotions of the folks. The “feel good” is short lived. Lots of flicking takes place but no Fire happens.

Given the title of this post, let me just say that I have come to know that there are two ways to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. These are expository or expositional and Spiritual. Expository preaching in done in the strength of man and his knowledge of the Bible. The logos word (letter) is present but the Rhema Word (Spirit) is not. Lots of flicking but no fire.

Spiritual preaching in done in the Strength of or by the Anointing of Jesus Christ through and co-laboring with the man. Essentially It is God speaking, being tempered by an earthen vessel.

The Eternal Fire Himself is manifest empowering them that hear.

 

 

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Promotion Time

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The dreamer submitting this dream tells how the dreams begins with him sitting and working on a keyboard instrument. A piano or typewriter – yes typewriter. He says that as he worked toward the right side of the instrument he encountered a peg sticking in it restricting movement past a certain point.

He says that while he pondered the dilemma a person of some authority (we all know who that is right?) came to assist and removed the obstacle. He was able to complete his work and was assigned to sit at a desk in a section of the room that was to the left of the area in which he was previously working.

The Helper encouraged him to complete his work as there would be many people that would benefit by the work in which he did.

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FANCY DANCING HARLEY DAVIDSON

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Last night I dreamt I had purchased a HOG (I think they still call them that). 

The bike, while new, had the little wheel in front like the old traditional chopper bike. There was this odd drape or mantle like garment that flew behind me. Over my head and over my shoulders. When I tugged on it there was greater power in motion. I am sure that revelation will follow. 

Worthy of note, is the fact that the little wheel on the front of the bike did not just roll as we went, but it danced. It went horizontal and parallel and just danced, danced, danced.

Well, anyway, I am riding along as happy-go-lucky as you please and I enter a neighborhood setting and encounter a group of young men that were hanging out in a park like place (vacant lot). Somehow, I found myself having a discussion with them when one of them pulled out a handgun and pointed it at me. 

Now, as I continue to mature naturally and in spirit and Spirit and Wisdom, I have little or no fear of dying as For me to live is Christ and to die is gain. 

So, I looked at one of the young gentlemen and said to him (as he looked to be more polished than the others and a leader of them) “aren’t you supposed to be in the Church helping the Preacher?” 

About that time the whole atmosphere changed in that encounter as this young gentleman was totally convicted as to his current activity and the spirit (Spirit?) of the entire group of gentlemen was changed to one of humbleness and reverence. The handgun was no longer present and now (right now while I am writing this) I understand how speaking by the Spirit can change people right on the spot. 

The dream was over, and my guess is that I jumped back on the bike and rode off into the sunset.