LISTENING TO DREAMS
In Matthew 2, it appears God chooses dreams as His means of sparing the young life of Jesus.
Matthew 2:12: He warns the wise men, or Magi, through a dream to return home without informing King Herod of the whereabouts of Jesus.
Matthew 2:13: He warns Joseph through a dream to immediately escape to Egypt with Mary and Jesus to avoid the impending slaughter by Herod of all children ages two and under. Herod's goal was to make sure Jesus was among those killed.
Matthew 2:19: He gives Joseph the all-clear through a dream to return to Israel upon Herod's death.
Matthew 2:22: He gives Joseph further instruction through a dream to settle specifically in the district of Galilee in the town of Nazareth.
Four times in one chapter, God directs through dreams critical, life-saving activity. Does He speak to us today through dreams?
If He needs to--YES
If He wants to--YES
If He chooses to--YES
But remember, those directed by dreams in Matthew 2 were saturated in worship of God, relationship with God, and submission of their will toward God.
Treat with care the gift of listening to dreams.
