Satanic Dreams or just nightmares? Please read a.s.a.p and let me know your thoughts

Tali,

1st...is your brother a born again person? Also, is he a born again person who is *struggling* with homosexuality, or is he a practicing, care free homesexual, who is happy in that lifstyle?

2ndly, my inclination would be to tell him to pay no regard to his dreams whatsoever. Even if he dreams that Satan himself is screaming "I'm indwelling you now! I'm indwelling you now!!" over and over again...it still means nothing. Zero. Nada. It means nothing....its only a dream. We all have nightmares from time to time, and if he is taking medication I know that some medication can cause weird dreams.

If he is a born again person, then he is sealed into the body of Christ by the Holy Spirit, and once we are born again the possiblilty of every being lost again is non-existant. We are 100% secure and sure for heaven. But the homosexuality will certainly cause great problems for him in this life until he finds freedom from it. God can indeed give people freedom over that sin.

Hope this helps some,

Mike

 

I won't go as far as D28guy and say that a practicing homosexual could be saved without repenting of his lifestyle (1 Cor. 6:9-10), but I would look closely at the medication your brother is taking. I have been prescribed two medications (one for hypertension and the other for migraines) that I quit taking because they induced demonic dreams.

 

Has he been involved in the occult in any way: even in using a ouiji board, or going to a seance, or involved in anything that relates to the paranormal?

 

Zenus,

He could very well be born again and still in this sin. Thats the reason why I asked if he is struggling with this sin, knowing its wrong, but struggling with it. The prodigal son never stopped being a son. He was always his fathers son, even as he was out living like the devil.

The lost will generally be care free about sin of this sort. As happy as can be in it. But if someone is born again there will always be a conflict going on inside, causing them to experience strife and conviction.

I hope thats the case with this person.

Mike

 

That may be the source of his problems. Demons are as real today as they were in the time of Christ. So is demon oppression. When people dabble in the occult they open themselves up to the influence of demons.

 

The dreams or visions will probably continue as long as your brother is in the relationship he is in. The fact that he is still sleeping in the same bed with his 'boyfriend' is evidence he has not given up on homosexuality altogether..

When one is born again, and God convicts of sin, God does not partially convict of that sin. If your brother truly has repented of homosexuality, he will tell this Edwin person to find another place, or he himself will find another place.

There is no such thing as a Christian who is a homosexual. Nor a homosexual who is a Christian. Homosexuality is abomination in God's eyes.

 

Tali,

Well, that probably clears up some of the things that I was wondering about concerning your brother. A born again person can certainly be struggling with homosexuality, no doubt about that, but to consider the things of God to be a "joke"....thats not good at all.

Unfortunetly, I think the best thing for you to do is to keep looking for opportunities to share the gospel with your brother and his friend, and pray that God will open their hearts to see their need...and then embrace Christ and be born again.

You are a very important person in this situation, because you have a "built in" reason to be involved in his life. It reminds me of myself after I was born again. My dad, mom, and sister were all lost when I was born again. They were the 1st people I witnessed to, with my 2 best friends while growing up being the next ones.

All were born again in time, except for one of the friends.

God bless you as you continue to minister Gods love and new life to your brother.

Mike

 

D28guy and DHK have both given good advice. I still think you need to rule out the side effects of medication. Your brother may also be suffering from a mental illness such as schizophrenia. I recommend that you try to get him to a psychiatrist, preferrably a Christian practioner. If he won't go, there is nothing you can do to force him unless he becomes a danger to himself or others. If that happens, you can have him committed to a mental health facility for a short time for evaluation. The County Attorney of your county can probably advise you further on this.

In any event, I am sure you will "pray without ceasing." Please be assured that I will also be praying for you, your brother and his friend.

 

What a great testimony!
Praise God!

 

"But when people keep on sinning, it shows that they belong to the devil, who has been sinning since the beginning. But the Son of God came to destroy the works of the devil. Those who have been born into God’s family do not make a practice of sinning, because God’s life is in them. So they can’t keep on sinning, because they are children of God. So now we can tell who are children of God and who are children of the devil. Anyone who does not live righteously and does not love other believers does not belong to God." 1 John 3:8-10

"Keep a close watch on your teaching. Stay true to what is right, and God will save you and those who hear you." 1 Tim.4:16

(I actually wrote this post after my next one. I wrote the first one and forgot to post it, after previewing it!)

 

Wow. I haven't read any of the other responses. But, it is so clear to me!

He hasn't eaten, so he is experiencing visions. He is seeing what is really going on in his life. Satan is trying to keep him bound in sin, in his case, homosexuality...but, he knows he must cry out to Jesus to be saved and released from these demonic forces! Wow.

He says with his mouth, that he wants to give up homosexuality, but yet he sleeps in the same bed with his boyfriend. He is making a provision for his flesh. Tempting himself.

Romans 13:13-14

"Let us walk properly, as in the day, not in revelry and drunkenness, not in lewdness and lust, not in strife and envy. But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts."

The Bible says, "resist the devil and he will flee from you."

Your brother has a desire to resist the devil. He knows he needs to, but his flesh is weak, and so he has made a provision for this weakness. You can never be victorious until you resist the devil all the way. Your brother is in a wonderful place, for Jesus said that His power is made perfect in weakness!

This is a wonderful vision. Encourage him to trust in Jesus...he will not be disappointed. Jesus is trying to reach him, even in his dreams. He loves your brother so much. He wants him to know true joy and happiness.

You know, the Bible tells us that we defeat the devil by our testimony. (Rev. 12:11) When talking to your brother, always testify of God's glory and the power of His blood. You will feel strength and wisdom fill you as you do--you will feel the Holy Spirit take over and witness to your brother. He knows what to say better than you do. He knows what your brother needs to hear, instead of what you think he needs to hear.

 

Tali, from your decription it seems that your brother has gone through some type of religious experience whether it was a salvation experience or not only he and the Lord know. Did he show change in his lfe or has he remained slave to the sin ? I am not talking about sliding back into the sin but did he change at any point ?
If you saw change in his life then you must help him to understand that continuing in this sin ie: sleeping with his friend is not only offensive to God it is leading his friend down a path of doom. Familiaize yourself with the scriptures that deal with sexual sin and patiently show them to him and allow God's spirit to move.
The dreams can be any number of things but use them to show that he needs God's comfort.
Be cautious yourself and understand that you are on display to him and his friend, they will look very closely at your life trying to find hypocrisy. Good luck my friend I will pray for you.

 

Not talking about cigarettes, temper or health. Has he at any point to your knowledge turned his life over to the Lord ? If not then the real need is not worrying about the dreams but about eternity. If he has made a profession of faith then have you seen change in his desires and life at any point. No one can judge anothers salvation but change is always apparent at when we repent sincerely.

 

ouch!

That is a key "detail".

He needs to leave the house immediately and be covered by prayer.

Who knows how much of his dreams AND of his illnesses are being caused by that -- get out now!

in Christ,

Bob

 

1- Mental health practitioners cannot help with spiritual issues. They do not recognize or acknowledge the reality of that which goes on in the spiritual realm. Many people who are truly struggling with demonic activity are misdiagnosed with mental illness. I am a nurse, I have done mental health nursing, and I have seen it.

2- If you are struggling with a major stronghold in your own life (e.g. pornography, major marriage struggle) you are not in a place to minister to him in this situation. You will likely get pulled down in the process. You need someone who 1) has experience dealing with demonic oppression and 2) has their life right with the Lord and has dealt with any major sin areas in their life.

Please refer to my PM on this issue for further information.