Marsha, I had a vision.
I saw, like in a french coffee shop, there were 2 or 3 green green small round chairs, like bistro chairs, along a wall. There were large windows made of large squares. I think the floor was large black and white squares like a checker board. From the side of the room came two large blackish dogs, but not black black. They were curly-haired and like sheep dog type. They were side by side, and I think on leashes, but I couldn’t see who was behind them holding the leash.
Thank you, J C
Hi JC. You have great initials! Let’s look at this vision/dream. I’m calling it a dream even though it might have occurred while you were awake, because one definition of “dream” is that in a dream, the symbols are metaphoric, i.e.: stand for something else. And the definition of a vision may be: “it is what it is”. For example, if this were a vision, then this would be about a French-style coffee shop with 2-3 green round chairs in it along a wall, with black and white floors…
However, if this were a dream (metaphoric), then we have meanings coming from these symbols. Let’s assume it’s not a vision, but a dream/metaphoric. Then the symbols might mean:
Like coffee/drink shop = place where becoming filled with (Heb 6:7)
Coffee= bitterness
Green = life giving growth prosperity (Gen 1:30, 9:3, Dt 12:2, Job 8:12, Ps 23:2)
Green = immature (Gen 30:37, Lev 2:14) / immature in Christ
Small chairs = small positions of authority (1Sam 4:13, Job 29:7, Dan 4:30, Mt 23:2)
Wall = fortified (Dt 3:5-6, Ps 78:13)
Large windows = large ability to “see” beyond / revelation (Gen 7:11, 8:2, 2Kgs 7:2, 7:19)
Squares = instrument to make even or straight with right (correct) angles
Floor = foundational issues
Black and white = diametrically opposed views
Hair = its covering
Blackish (not black black) = ignorance (Heb 12:17-19); neutral views (Lam 4:8)/ humanity or earthly day-to-day issues (Job 3:5, 30:28-30)
Dogs= helper to the shepherd (Jesus) / pastor (Mt 15:27)
Sheep dogs = those who “herd” the Sheep (people)
Putting the symbols into the dream it might be saying:
You have experienced, or are seeing, a place where people are receiving life-giving growth (and possibly some bitterness) from (immature in Christ) leaders of authority. The foundational issues there are very black and white (diametrically opposing views), and full of instruments to make things correct/rules. There are two helpers there who are helping to herd God’s people, but they are acting out of ignorance. However, there is also revelation there.
J.C. This is probably about something you are “seeing” (either physically or through knowledge). I believe it is describing a rule-oriented ministry and some lovable, albeit ignorant elders/leaders/helpers in the ministry. I believe you are given this for a reason. Possibly to pray for those who are shepherding or herding God’s people in this situation.
I’m curious….does any of this ring true to you?
Marsha