Blood-red Moon

I do not pretend to understand or grasp the ins and outs of dreams and their purpose, but I do know they have caused my spirit to rise up, take notice, and make improvements in my life depending on the content of the dreams.  

As a side note, compare this to television, which is not worth watching these days; movies with ratings not fit for family viewing; and the liberal news media that sanctions all that is unholy and anti-Christ.  These platforms fail to stimulate people in positive ways.

It is disgraceful to see how low that ‘so-called’ entertainment and American values have plummeted from the moral standards on which this great nation was founded—God’s principles.

There is just something about meaningful dreams that intrigue me more so than the snippets of filth shown on T.V. Ads.  Shamefully, most of the programs are deplorable and unacceptable.  Thank goodness for a DVR so that I can skip over them and record shows, which are wholesome in nature; though in short supply. 

To parallel some of the above thoughts, I have learned that possessions, assets, and the like cannot provide lasting satisfaction or peace.  Money, in particular, and what it can buy, fails to enrich spiritual growth or inspire my ability to improve relationships with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.  

We need things in our life that give hope and a sense of well-being that encourage true contentment; not momentary pleasures that quickly fade away.

In my preadolescent years and earlier, I remember my mom telling me that if I shared a dream before eating breakfast that it would come true.  So if I had a good dream, I told it, but if not, I waited. 

It is funny how old wives tales peak the interest of people of all ages to the point that some actually believe the subject matter as being factual.  With this being said, an event is near-term that is neither a wives tale nor the figment of someone’s imagination.  It is the totality of what life is all about and the reward for making right choices—the return of Jesus and going to heaven.

God can speak to us using any means that He chooses.  I believe that dreams are mediums that He makes use of when other attempts of getting our attention fail, especially those efforts that roll off our back like duck feathers repel water.

Angelic visitations and the awareness of their presence; messages from God; and things of spiritual influence that bring a responsive reaction of one’s relationship with the Lord can very well happen, because of dreams.  They are exciting encounters having to do with the supernatural, which certainly captivate my attention.

I analyze, question, and explore the content of these dreams in an effort to capture the full essence of their meaning.  You may think this a bit strange, but how many dreams pertaining to the supernatural does the average person receive in their lifetime?  So it behooves me to understand what it is that God is saying.

I believe that dreams can directly correlate the sensations of our senses with the spiritual world where God operates.  I also believe that a person can sojourn in a place of holiness; a position in God, where they are actually in the Spirit.  I call it the “God-mind.”

John the Revelator wrote the Book of Revelation; the last book of the New Testament.  In my thinking, he was in the God-mind when he compiled the visions that God commanded him to write for the enlightenment of humanity in the last days prior to the second coming of His Son, Jesus.

I believe that a similar state of mind briefly encapsulated my psyche last night, though I am not comparing myself to John in any way.  Perhaps it was a dream, but it may have been a vision, I’m not sure.  It was so thought provoking and meaningful; it moved me to write these words today.

While lying in bed with my eyes closed, I could see the beauty of God’s handiwork in the heavens and was pleasantly surprised that a full moon was in view.  The more I drank in the splendor and awesomeness of creation, my eyes beheld a scene that I have never witnessed before.

There, kneeling at the base of a huge bolder was the shape of a man dressed in white garments.  He had a long walking staff in his left hand, which he leaned upon during his time of prayer.  It was as if he were looking directly into the face of God with his head lifted high.

His silhouette could be seen clearly with the moon shinning behind him, which caused me to become more intrigued as I focused on the image before me.  And then suddenly it happened without warning!  The moon took on a different appearance!

No longer was it the captivating moon that caused my wife and I to become moonstruck when we were dating and so much in love; it became a visual message of intense importance.  I remember the experience being an overwhelming reality that authenticated the Bible scriptures that I had read in (Revelation 6:12-17) and (Joel 2:30-32) concerning the end times.

On the extreme, right side of the moon, about 1/8^th of its surface was the shape of a crescent; blood-red in color.  While in a state of awe and drinking in all that the moment offered, I realized that it was a sign to me that Jesus was about to return on clouds of glory to receive those that were looking for His appearing.

As soon as this realization was understood within my perception, the man ceased to look upward and slowly turned his head toward me and fixed his eyes on mine.  It was then that my uncertainty of who he was took flight.  It was Jesus!

It was extraordinary and wonderful as He continued his gaze in my direction, but uncomfortable at the same time.  It was the same stare that my dad gave me when he wanted me to mind as a child; not having to say a word, because I knew the look and what it meant.  The Lord’s countenance was stern, yet compassionate, with eyes concerned, but full of love.

Like a child, I received the message God had for me and for you as well.  He wanted to make sure that we knew Jesus as Lord and was attentive to His Word when it stated that we must be ready when Jesus returns.  He stood firm with regard to no second chances—a middle of the road relationship with Him would be rejected.  

Jesus emphasized the fact that we must take note of the signs around us, because His return was nigh at hand, thus, the moon turning to crimson red…not fully engulfed as yet, because God’s grace was still allowing us to pray, “God forgive me of my sins.”  He was still extending mercy to lost souls, but for how long?  

The message was five-fold—time is of the essence; today is the day of salvation; no one has the assurance of tomorrow; and we must live each moment as if Jesus is coming back before our next breath.  The Lord is coming in the twinkling of an eye to receive His bride unto Himself; the bride being, born-again Christians.  Are you ready to meet Him when He returns?  I pray that you are.

(Joel 2:30-31), “And I will show wonders in the heavens and in the earth:  blood and fire and pillars of smoke.”  vs.31  “The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the coming of the great and awesome day of the Lord.”  vs.32 “and it shall come to pass that whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved…”

(Revelation 6:12-17), “I looked when He opened the sixth seal, and behold, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became like blood.”  vs.13 “and the stars of heaven fell to the earth, as a fig tree drops its late figs when it is shaken by a mighty wind.”  vs.14 “Then the sky receded as a scroll when it is rolled up, and every mountain and island was moved out of its place.”  vs.15 “And the kings of the earth, the great men, the rich men, the commanders, the mighty men, every slave and every free man, hid themselves in the caves and in the rocks of the mountains,” vs.16 “and said to the mountains and rocks, ‘fall on us and hide us from the face of Him who sits on the throne and from the wrath of the Lamb!’”  vs. 17 “For the great day of His wrath has come, and who is able to stand?”

Written by,

Papa Boyd