Had a dream last night and couldn't sleep right after that. In the dream I heard a voice telling me to beware of the lion that roars and seeking to devour. It was clear and distinct. The message is specifically for me since it was my dream. I wasn't thinking of lions, spiritual warfare or anything remotely that could have prompt the thought or reference of this verse from the Bible. Now that makes this experience significant and I am going to be aware and meditate on this for a while. Looked up the verse an this is what it says in full. The entire chapter is worth repeating here. Friends read and meditate on it and be reminded.
To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder, a witness of Christ's sufferings and one who also will share in the glory to be revealed: Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers, not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.
Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because,
"God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. "
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings.
And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen.
1 Peter 5:1-11
I am concern and perplex over the spiritual state we are in... Perhaps God had to get to me as I am too insensitive and numb to him in my conscious state of mind, so much so he needed to talk to me when I am asleep.
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