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Dreams, Pagan Practices, and the Spirit-Led Life in Christ

Dear Beloved,

The design of God has always been for Him to have a relationship with man, communicating with man Spirit to Spirit, man hearing and communicating back without barriers. But after the fall, that aspect of man was disconnected.

In that fallen state, men invented religions that would supposedly connect them to divinity. With the help of demons, some became chief priests, eyes and ears of the gods, drawing inspiration and giving interpretations to the people. This became the way man could communicate with divinity in the fallen world. Sadly, men became slaves of those idols, controlled by the metaphysical realm where principalities dwell.

For centuries, the devil has used these means to steal destinies, health, joy, and loved ones etc. It brought fear, death and destruction. The major way this happened was through dreams.
Dream interpretation became a tool of manipulation. The wise ones mastered it to enslave their fellow men, robbing Peter to pay Paul, causing accidents, stirring sickness, even casting dreams into the atmosphere so entire communities would experience their projections. Once people were bewitched in their dreams, they would run back to the “interpreters,” who would then feed them fear and lies. The devil used this to play upon their ignorance.

It is striking that dream interpretation has always been a pagan practice, a way to manipulate the ignorant, yet today, we find the same mindset in Christianity.

God’s Pattern in the Old Testament

Yes, God spoke through dreams at certain times but notice to whom?: Pharaoh, Abimelech, Pilate’s wife etc. These were outsiders, men and women who were not in covenant with God. It was a shadow, a way for them in their soulish realm to understand what God was saying.

But look at covenant children , Abraham, Moses, the prophets, David. God spoke to them directly. This is how God has always intended: relationship, not riddles.

Some may point to Job 33:14–18. But remember, Elihu was speaking to Job and his three friends. His point was that because of hardness of heart or distraction, men often miss God’s direct communication, so He may still send warnings in dreams. But this was not a call to doctrine. Job himself lamented in Job 9:33 that there was no mediator. Today, we have a Mediator, Jesus Christ (1 Tim. 2:5). That changes everything. The people of old are not in the same league with you, you operate from a higher realm seated in Christ far above all.

Even in Numbers 12:6–8, when Miriam and Aaron opposed Moses, God said: “If there is a prophet among you, I make Myself known in visions and dreams. But with My servant Moses, I speak mouth to mouth.” Notice the contrast: dreams and visions were shadows, but intimacy mouth to mouth was His best. That intimacy is what you and I now have in Christ.

Joseph’s Dreams and the Transition

Some may argue about Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus, who had four dreams. But look closely: these were angelic encounters with clarity, which qualify as visions, not riddles needing manuals. Joseph did not pursue dreams; he simply obeyed clear instructions.

And remember Joseph lived before the Cross. The New Testament did not begin until the death and resurrection of Jesus. Joseph would have wished to have what you now have: Christ in you, the hope of glory (Col. 1:27) but identity crisis make people to behave in a way that makes them lesser than who they truly are.

The New Covenant Reality

Now that Christ is risen, Romans 8:14 makes it clear: “As many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.” We are not led by dreams.

When believers today chase dreams for decisions about marriage, business, or ministry, they open themselves to error. Many have married wrong people or lost millions in failed ventures because they trusted a dream rather than the Spirit of God. The devil knows that if you still live in ignorance, he can keep projecting dreams to keep you in fear and running around for interpretations.

But hear this truth: you don’t need dreams to walk in God’s will. You have the Spirit. You don’t need a “dream manual” that uses one formula for 5,000 people. You don’t need to be told your spiritual life is under attack just because you didn’t dream last night. None of this is New Covenant doctrine.

Dreams vs. Visions

There is a difference.

Vision: Always clear and from God.

Dream: Can come from anywhere , your mind, movies, stress, or demonic projection.

Jesus never dreamt. The apostles never dreamt. No New Covenant believer is recorded as dreaming. When God spoke, He gave clarity through vision, not vague riddles.

Your Freedom in Christ

Beloved, shut the door to dreams in your life forever. If you still dream, remember: the dream world does not operate by the laws of this physical world. There is no gravity, no limitation. If you are locked in a room, you can walk through the wall. If you notice yourself flying, don’t be afraid. Take mastery so the devil does not bully you, if you see yourself served food, eat it welll and drink juice to step it down, you see yourself in the river, swim and enjoy yourself very well, you are above the realm of the princes of darkness.

But above all, never forget this: you are in Christ. God speaks to you Spirit to Spirit, mouth to mouth. That is the relationship He has called you into. Train your mind to this truth, renew your heart, and walk free from the fear of dreams.

Dreams are shadows. Christ is the reality. You don’t need dreams to know the will of God. You have His Spirit. You have His Word. You have His life.

Grace and peace.

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AntiChristian:
Christians would always find a way to make salvation before Jesus useless!

Continue to see your vision o!

Na so one pastor see 5G as what caused COVID 19!

Many others too saw Obi winning presidential elections in 2023.

All na vision!