Monday, September 18, 2017

Keep the lights on


I had a dream last night that stayed with me.  It caused me to wrestle and cling to the truth of God’s word.  I feel that God was speaking to me and the body of believers.  I feel compelled to share it.  

I dreamed that I was in a room full of lamps.  The shapes of the lamps were all different and one by one they went dark.  I sensed that it was the time of the Lord’s return, yet when the final lamp went off there was only darkness.  The room was cold and a shadowy figure of man that I could not see was there.  He was dressed in all black.  I knew that he was the enemy, Satan himself.  He was trying to persuade those of us in the room, people that I did not know that this was all there was.  He wanted me to believe the shadows and give up on God.  I kept moving and tried to keep my distance.  I held on to hope, but barely.  

Then some lamps began to turn on. They were wrapped in Christmas lights. They were a few people huddled around it.  The shadowy figure was gone.  I heard myself tell the others that I knew it was not the end.  They responded, 3 of them, "Of course not!".  They told me that you have to be careful and on hold to your faith.  You have to be aware of the schemes of the enemy.  I  have to be careful to not allow myself to be deceived.

Then, as we stood there together, we were encompassed by such a great light full of colors.  It was absolutely heavenly and I knew I was going home.  I had made it. Even though I had to battle with doubt, God saw fit to extend me grace and mercy.  I had made it to my eternal destination.
The tribulations of this world can cause you to see shadows.  We get tired and weary and forget to stay alert  The enemy doesn't want you to see the light or be the light, but we must hold on to to the truth of His word.  Jesus is coming back for us.  His Spirit is with us now.  This world and its troubles are passing.  We just have to hold on until the end.  We can't give up.  We have to keep oil in our lamps.  We have to be ready for His return.


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  1. UnknownSeptember 18, 2017 at 3:35 AM

    I like "We have to keep oil in our lamps." My abilities are so limited. But I can keep faith burning. I can refill my lamp with hope. I can pay for that "oil" with joy.

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    1. Jennifer DukesSeptember 18, 2017 at 12:57 PM

      Our ability is limited, but He is limitless. We can do all things through Christ who gives us strength. Phil 4:13

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  2. SuzieSeptember 18, 2017 at 4:10 AM

    Thank you Jennifer for your words and insight that you share with us everyday on First 5 and now your blog. Truly your dream confirms His Word. We are to hold fast to our fellow believers, keep ourselves alert and prepared for the struggles will only intensify as the enemy knows his time is short. Let us all keep our lamps full and stand strong. Lord protect us and guide us in our daily struggles, with You standing firmly beside us, through Your strength we can be conquerors. Thank you Jesus. Amen. Have a blessed day.

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  3. TammySeptember 18, 2017 at 4:52 AM

    Thank you!

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  4. BeverlySeptember 18, 2017 at 6:26 AM

    I choose light...praise God! I am so thankful to be connected to such mighty women of God! Jennifer, as always, thank you for allowing our Father to use you in such a profound way. Have a blessed day 💝

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