Introduction
Dreams are spiritually charged experiences of human life. They often carry hidden meanings, divine instructions, or warnings that can shape our destiny. From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible reveals that dreams are one of the ways God speaks to His children. Yet, not every dream originates from God, some are influenced by our daily thoughts, while others are manipulated by the enemy. Understanding the source of your dreams is key to interpreting their true message and responding with wisdom.
Dreams in the Bible: A Scriptural Foundation
From the beginning of Scripture, dreams have been a divine channel of communication. God used dreams to warn, guide, and reveal future events to His people.
For instance, Joseph was warned in a dream to take baby Jesus and flee from King Herod’s wrath. When King Nebuchadnezzar could not remember or understand his dream, Daniel sought the Lord, and God revealed both the dream and its interpretation. Similarly, King Solomon received wisdom and wealth after encountering God in a dream (1 Kings 3:9–12).
In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul had a dream of a man from Macedonia calling for help—a divine signal that led him to preach the gospel there (Acts 16:9–12). Clearly, dreams are not random; they are a powerful channel through which God still speaks.
The Three Spiritual Sources of Dreams
According to the Bible, dreams originate from three primary sources: God, the human mind, and the enemy.
1. Dreams from the Mind
Ecclesiastes 5:3 says, “A dream comes when there are many cares.” This means that when your mind is heavily occupied, your dreams may simply reflect your thoughts and emotions.
For example, if you spend the day praying and worrying about financial breakthrough, you might dream of receiving money that night. Such dreams are often mental reflections, not divine messages.
2. Dreams from the Enemy
Matthew 13:25 warns, “But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat.” The devil can manipulate dreams to sow confusion, fear, or delay blessings. These dreams are meant to distract, deceive, and derail you from your divine path.
Personal Encounters with Dream Manipulation
During my long season of isolation, I experienced several dreams that were clearly manipulated by the enemy, especially when I was close to breakthroughs.
Once, I was referred to apply for a position with an aircraft company that wasn’t even advertised. I was called back and the initial conversation went well, and an interview was scheduled. Two days later, while fasting, I dreamt that I was flying in a VIP private jet which later landed on the roof of my father’s old shop in my childhood hometown. Oddly, no one seemed surprised. At the time of the dream. that shop had been closed for nearly twenty years. The interview was postponed multiple times, and eventually, I never heard back from the company.
In another instance, which I shared in Journey to Self-Deliverance (Part 4 of 5), I dreamt that I was at a local football ground attending informal interviews for low-level council jobs. A familiar face told me, “You are one of us. Congratulations, you’ve got the job.” Yet, the next day, When I went for the interview, all went well, but I was later denied the job although I had the best results. These dreams reflected how the enemy can use illusions to block or downgrade blessings.
When God Speaks Through Dreams
But the good news is that God still speaks through dreams, and nothing compares to the feeling when He visits you in one.
One morning, I woke up with piercing pain in my back. It was so intense that I could neither walk properly nor sit upright. The experience was terrifying. At first, I thought it was because I had slept on the couch the previous night. However, what made me begin to suspect something spiritual was happening was what followed.
For two consecutive mornings, while walking to the bus station, a dark cat kept following me. At the same time, a crow hovered nearby, cawing loudly and persistently wherever I stood. These strange occurrences deeply unsettled me. That evening, when I returned home, I noticed unusual marks on my arms—very thin, long cuts (like long scratches). At that moment, I knew this was an attack.
That night, I cried out to the Lord and asked Him to heal me. The pain had become unbearable after just two days, and I was already struggling to use public transport or even sit upright at my office desk. This was particularly distressing because I had just started the job after a long season of unemployment. Despite the discomfort, I decided to sleep on the floor that night, continuing to pray as the pain throbbed through my back.
As I slept, I had a very clear dream. I found myself in a remote village, inside someone’s compound, having a conversation with two men. One of them was my sibling, the same one I believed was away on a business trip (in reality). I asked him what he was doing there since he had told the family WhatsApp group that he was traveling for business. He couldn’t answer my question.
Suddenly, I realized that I was sitting on a gravestone. Alarmed, I stood up immediately and said I needed to leave. As I turned to go, the second man in the compound tried to offer me cooked cassava to eat. I refused his offer and walked out of the compound. That’s when I woke up.
At that moment, I could vividly remember every detail of the dream, but I couldn’t connect it to anything specific. I simply wondered why my sibling had lied about his business trip. It wasn’t until later that I began to understand the deeper meaning and spiritual significance of what had taken place.
I then recorded the dream on my phone and went back to sleep. When I woke up in the morning, I had completely forgotten that I had even dreamt. But as I got, I noticed something incredible—there was no pain. Not a single trace of the sharp, piercing pain that had kept me from walking or sitting upright remained. Then I remembered the dream and realized that God had indeed heard my prayers and delivered me from their wicked covenants.
When God visits you, He will make you forget what once made you cry. The way He works, it’s easy to mistake His miracles for coincidences. That is why He always instructed His children to record everything He does—so they do not forget His goodness and faithfulness.
Why Recording Dreams Is Important
God often reminds His children to record His works so they never forget. I have made it a habit to record my dreams on my phone as soon as I wake up from the dream. Later, I listen, title, and store them for reflection. This practice has helped me understand patterns, what God wants me to do and also learn interpretation over time.
Recording dreams helps you discern whether they are divine messages or demonic attacks. When it’s a Godly dream, use it as a prayer point to remind God of His promises—He never lies. If it’s a demonic dream, don’t fear; treat it as spiritual intelligence and pray against it with authority.
Overcoming Demonic Dreams
You may wonder why I shared two dreams of satanic manipulation and only one divine dream. It’s because, during your self-deliverance journey, demonic dreams often intensify. The enemy’s strategy is to flood your nights with fear and discouragement so you give up. Remember, every ungodly dream must be rejected immediately, for “two cannot walk together unless they agree” (Amos 3:3).
These dreams attempt to establish evil covenants in your weak moments. Recognize them for what they are and renounce them through prayer. God has given you authority to overcome.
Prayer and Deliverance Through Dreams
In the upcoming prayer section, we’ll share powerful prayers to break demonic covenants and silence evil voices in your dreams. God’s Word is your greatest weapon. The same God who spoke through Joseph, Daniel, and Paul still speaks today—and He will guide you, heal you, and deliver you through the power of divine dreams.
