Last night, I dreamed I was at a wedding celebration, but was unable to fully participate due to having to work. Later, I watched as someone was tortured in hell. As I woke up and asked the Lord what it meant, I felt the Lord say it was twofold. On one hand, I’ve felt I’ve been in hell as I’ve been experiencing tremendous stress lately. When I ruminate on these negative thoughts, it feels like hell. On the other hand, we can choose to be positive and seek God continually. When we do this, He brings the help we need. This is what the Bride of Christ does who participates in the wedding celebration. The dream also speaks of the Harvest and those who need salvation, it is light verses dark.
I also felt the Lord point out Acts 16 about Paul and Silas being beaten and thrown into jail for preaching the gospel and truth. I started weeping as I read because their severe trial led the jailer to the Lord. It also reminds me of the book The Heavenly Man by Brother Yun, who lived a modern day Paul and Silas situation. Are we willing to go through anything to bring others to Jesus? I know so many people going through the most severe trials right now. Paul and Silas were able to sing to the Lord in prison. God gave them the grace to sustain the worst circumstance and their attitude and honesty led a whole family to Jesus and eventually freed them. It hit me in a new way. Jesus give us your grace and lead us in your way! We are your servants. We need you and cannot do it without you!