Speak to me in my dream.

 Speak to Me in My Dream

A Reflection on Job 33:14-15 and Matthew 1:20

Speak to me in my dream—when the noise of day is still,

When the world falls silent and I bend to Your will.

In the watches of the night, when my conscious mind is low,

Let Your voice arise softly, let Your Spirit flow.

For God speaks in one way, and in two, though man does not perceive it. In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falls on men, while they slumber on their beds. (Job 33:14-15, ESV)

You spoke to Joseph in a dream—to guide, to warn, to lead.

You visited the Magi, planting a faithful seed.

You opened the ears of sleeping Jacob, showing heaven's stair.

You revealed to Daniel mysteries beyond all earthly care.

So I lay down my body, but keep my spirit awake.

Not to conjure visions, not for my own ego's sake,

But to be available, receptive, still—

Ready to receive whatever You will.

But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream. (Matthew 1:20, ESV)

Speak to me in symbols, in pictures, in the quiet hush.

When the analytical mind is sleeping and the intuition's rush

Can hear Your whispers clearly, unhindered by my doubt.

Please speak, Lord—I am listening. Let no fear shut You out.

Not every dream is from You—I know the enemy can scheme.

But if it is Your voice, give understanding, give the theme.

And if You choose to stay silent, grant me peaceful rest—

Content to know that waking, You have already blessed.

Holy Spirit, hover over my sleep tonight.

As You moved over creation's deep, bring order, bring light.

Speak to me in my dream—or simply hold me near.

In Jesus' name, I trust You. Goodnight, Lord. Amen.**