BARNABY THE DOG.
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I do not think questioning scriptural reasoning is ridicule. Some may take it so such because it is deservedly so, but rather than dwell on the frustrations of others, it would be more beneficial to dwell instead on its content. As I mentioned to Mick, why speak in interpretation of dreams where confusion, intrigue, ambiguity and wonderment are rife, not to mention the inability to remember parts of it? Surely, if our course of action is so vital to Jehovah’s purpose, why would he not be explicit in His demand to the recipient and in such person‘s relation of such facts?It must have been hard at first to explain to explain a color to a person who is blind since birth. With no experience of such, it would be hard if not impossible to relate such things that he could easily grasp or imagine exactly. How much more if that person is also deaf?
Regarding Jesus words, you’re misinterpreting it and taking it out of context. He was talking about the miracle of his resurrection. So that he says that those who believed of the “miracle” of his resurrection yet who have not seen him are blessed, because they have shown faith. The blinds in Jesus’ time have just heard a report about him and already believed and was just waiting for Jesus to come to their town to be healed. The Sidonian woman who has a daughter possessed by demon, when she heard the miracles Jesus have done, showed faith by begging Jesus to heal her daughter.
Dreams given are not always necessarily to be of prophetic significance, but often times for direction, reminder and the likes. If God sees the need to provide direction or answer the one who pleads to Him through a dream, or strengthen others through it, what are we to say to Him?
I know that sharing it will invite ridicule from some, but also expect a positive discussion from others. The reaction really depends on one’s experiences in life and culture and his way of thinking. I do respect if others will not believe, but to be honest, I’m disappointed if they take it in a negative way.
To say that one don’t need a dream(one of miracles) to strengthen their faith, is a matter of opinion. Miracles come in different forms, and it benefits one’s faith to God in dire situations.
Jehovah cannot lie. Why would he abuse His perfection by being so casual in His direction of a mere human by giving him an illusion in the course of action He requires that one to take. Is it not possible that our dreams stem from our own subconscious thought processes that Jehovah allows to occur in our minds through design? And if such is by design, then why is it not clear and so easily misconstrued? There clearly are other functions of the brain involved. Is it not more reasonable to assume our dreams are a function of brain‘s reasoning on a response to our conscious thinking? There are a few levels in the depth of sleep, each serving a purpose as yet not fully explained. That in itself should alert us to be cautious in labelling and legitimising our reasoning as “from Jehovah”. Why take such a mundane (though wondrous) function and translate it into an act of Jehovah to elevate our position in our contentions with others? This is more to do with man’s religious one-upmanship. The watchtower have refined it to an art form. “We are Jehovah’s channel”. The clergy do the same. “God wills it”, when they mean ”Do as I say. I am right. I have Jehovah’s attention and His work to do and explain”. What I note about your argument, and is most striking, is that you choose not to answer my queries, which are legitimate, but simply restate your claim in a different manner and that makes your reasoning merely supportive of what you think it might be - not that you speak for Jehovah as a teacher and revealer of dreams. And if you cannot support your thinking, is it wise to claim it is from Jehovah?