Glory of a Child - UBM [David Eells]

In a dream, I found myself sitting at the side of a road, on the curb, and it was gloomy and dark. There were two gray wolves or beast-like creatures with massive fangs that subtly approached me from behind. (The beasts or wolves represent wicked men: {Lk.10:3}... I send you forth as lambs in the midst of wolves. {Eccl.3:18}... It is because of the sons of men, that God may prove them, and that they may see that they themselves are but as beasts.) They tried attacking me, but I don't remember if I tried to fight them off. What I do remember is that I ran into a dull red mini caravan, which so happened to be on the road, for protection and safety. (The van may represent a means of man-made protection and safety. It was dull, 'dead' red which may symbolize death and sin. Isa.1:18... though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.) As I was shutting the passenger door, one of the beasts lunged at me but I managed to slam the door on it. As a large portion of its body was caught in between the door, it suddenly morphed into a naked man inside the van (I could only see the upper body). This man had streams of blood running down from all over his body. (The persecutors wear as their works the blood of the saints. Eze.22:4 Thou art become guilty in thy blood that thou hast shed, and art defiled in thine idols which thou hast made.) During the entire time I was panicking and fearful for my life and trying to survive.

(David's note: As I have meditated on this dream I see that the first man above is the natural man who is in total fear of losing his old life at the hands of the wicked. His reactions are natural but not based on the Word. The man below is the spiritual man, who is 'Christ in you' and whose actions are based in the Spirit and faith. Together these make up who we are. We can choose to be led by either man but the latter preserves life and promotes the Kingdom of God in and around us. A confirmation that these two are Peter is that they are both sitting upon the curb.)

Then my attention was suddenly drawn outside the van to a child who was sitting on the curb. ({Mk.10:15} Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall in no wise enter therein.) He had a large volume of golden curly hair (Golden hair represents submission to the Lord [1 Cor.11:3-16] which strengthens us and sets a crown of glory upon us. {Jdg.16:17}... if I be shaven, then my strength will go from me, and I shall become weak, and be like any other man. The blessings of the Lord, riches, honor and life [Pr.22:4] is set upon His people as a crown of fine gold [Ps.21:3]; sitting curled up in a ball (Humility and weakness; {2 Cor.12:9}...my power is made perfect in weakness.... {Jer.13:18}... Humble yourselves, sit down...), with his arms wrapped around his knees and with his eyes to only be seen. His eyes were emphasized and I believe they were large and beautiful. (This represents spiritual eyes. Song 4:1 Behold, thou art fair, my love; behold, thou art fair; Thine eyes are [as] doves behind thy veil. Thy hair is as a flock of goats... We must see that we have been saved. {2 Pet.1:3} seeing that his divine power hath granted unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that called us by his own glory and virtue).

The lower part of his face (chin, mouth, nose) was tucked in behind his knees. (When attacked we are to not defend ourselves. {Eccl.5:2} Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thy heart be hasty to utter anything before God; for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few. {Isa.7:4}... Take heed, and be quiet; fear not.) He was innocent and harmless. He was clean, but I didn't see the color of his apparel. After I had finished observing, I noticed the same two beasts sneaking up behind him. At this point, there was no awareness of the man being in the van. As I was still locked in the van for my own protection, I was filled with fear, yelling and screaming from the top of my lungs, trying to warn the child that he may run into the van. (Fear and anxiety, both a reflection of unbelief, only locked or bound me in the van -- "sin and death". I was without any peace; only uncontrollable fear and anxiety. Instead we must not retreat to carnal ways, but hold fast to the Gospel). I was hitting the window of the van to get his attention. He acknowledged me but didn't make the slightest movement, sitting very still. ({Ex.14:13}... Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will work for you to-day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to-day, ye shall see them again no more for ever.)

The beasts lunged at him and still no movement on his part. The beasts were trying to bite him, but they couldn't get a grip. Their teeth were sliding off him. The beasts swung their claws at him, but there was no critical damage, only tiny scratches on the child, which were brought to my attention. (Innocence and submission to The Lord are his defense. {Pr.10:2}... righteousness delivereth from death.) Again, I was aware that I was still in the van, but I was also outside in the child's presence. The child still remained in the same sitting position as I have described and remained still for the entire time. He said nothing and didn't react in any way to defend himself. The beasts couldn't harm him. {Mt.5:39} ...resist not him that is evil: but whosoever smiteth thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.)

Suddenly I looked behind this scene and had noticed in the distance a small white house on a green grassy mount. (The house the spiritual man lives in is Christ [Heb.3:6]. We are to abide in Him, the Word, the secret place of the most High.) In front of this house, there was a woman in a white robe inviting me, or beckoning, to partake of something. (The brides invitation to partake of the protection of resting in the {Ps.91} Passover by abiding in Christ.) The dream ends. I had the impression maybe during or after the dream that this lady looked like my Godmother (I come from an Orthodox Christian religion).

Peter's Interpretation

The woman in the white garment/robe who resembled my Godmother may very well be reflected by: (Pr.6:20) My son, keep the commandment of thy father, And forsake not the law of thy mother. The commandments of The Father, based on the New Testament, are life eternal (Jn.12:50), to believe in the name (Greek: "nature, authority, and character") of Jesus Christ and love one another (1Jn.3:23). (Of course, the Word defines the steps of love.) I find that these commandments are united to be the same with one another. The law of the mother, based on the New Testament, is the law of faith (Rom.3:27), law of the Spirit of life (Rom.8:2), and the law of Christ (Gal.6:2). Like the commandments, these laws are the same with one another and can be united.

Based on the order of events of the dream, I believe the child represents a manifestation and the fruit of the law of faith, of the Spirit, and of the commandments of the Father. All of these are certainly Christ. The child's characteristics and nature reveals the principles of living by faith and the Spirit of life in Christ, which are one with the commandments of The Father. If we submit to The Lord, remain humble, restrain our tongue and see through our spiritual eyes or senses, we will be walking in Christ, fulfilling the spiritual laws (of faith and of the Spirit of life) and the commandments of The Father. All these spiritual laws are represented by the woman in the white robe who appeared to be my Godmother. She is associated with the white house on the grassy hill or mount. It may have seemed she was inviting me to partake of what was in the house -- Christ. Just as that little child is associated with the woman, he must have been partaking from that house as well. If the woman represents all the spiritual laws and the commandments of The Father, she must also represent the spotless, blemishless Bride who is in perfect obedience to the laws and commandments of The Father. The Bride is the Word of God, who has manifested Jesus Christ. Her white robe must represent the righteous acts of the saints (Rev.19:8). The righteous acts are works of faith -- walking in the Spirit and not in the flesh.

The child and the Bride are one because they manifest the wisdom of God, the Word of God; hence, Jesus Christ. Only as a 'child' can we enter the kingdom (Mk.10:15) and only those who walk in the Spirit. Those who are likened unto a child walk in the Spirit. One verse can describe this dream: (Ex.14:13) And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will work for you to-day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to-day, ye shall see them again no more for ever.

Whenever we are in tribulation or trial of any form, fear not, stand still and see the salvation of the Lord. Use your imagination, see it spiritually, believe what the Word says about you. Rest. He has already saved you. Humble yourself and He shall never forsake you because He is your Father. A father never forsakes his child (Ps.18:2; 94:12-14). (Mt.7:11) If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father who is in heaven give good things to them that ask him? Thank you, Father, for Your grace and love!

I pray that this dream has helped you renew your mind and imagination of who we truly are in Christ. May God bless you all.

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