In order for Him to Release the Promise, You must Complete the Process.
God reminded me of a dream that I had in 2012 where He promised that everything that had been taken from me would be restored. I found myself in a room filled with beautiful treasures that I was unable to count. The place that I was in was so serene, so peaceful, so safe and secure that I can still remember how I felt when I woke up.
***I was reminded that the promise is being fulfilled (Isaiah 55:11), but in due time and after the storm***
In my dream before I saw the treasure and received the promise, I was on a long winding road (journey) that had me filled with fear, unbelief, pain, and insecurity…..but God!! I was traveling along the ocean and the water was raging against the shore and at times covering the car (me/my ministry). At the time, I felt like the water was hindering the view and placing me in further danger as the car was going fast but now I realize it was a covering of protection. There are times that God keeps us from seeing what is ahead because we may not be ready, we may not want to continue forward, we may be distracted or hurt by what we see.
God didn’t take me off the path, instead He sent the comforter to help me along the way; and in times where I thought I was alone, I was reminded that He was always there beside me. I didn’t understand it at the time but He protected me from things seen and unseen. It wasn’t until I came to the end of the road (the end of myself) and there was no where to go but under, that the car dove deep into the dark waters (the unknown).
If you didn’t know….water represents the Holy Spirit! I had to come to an end of myself and trust the Holy Spirit to take over and to consume me in order for me to see change to be in position to receive the promise.
Before I went into the water a voice said, “Do you trust me?” But I was so distracted by the disappointments that I had encountered, that I confused the voice as the person/situation that hurt me. Now realizing I was so consumed and overtaken by my circumstances that I didn’t hear the voice of God, see the warning signs nor was I ready to receive the word of the Lord or His promise.
Notice my unpreparedness (is that a word?!?) didn’t change God’s word or negate His promise, however it did delay it for the right time that I was ready!
I said all that to say, don’t get weary or discouraged. What ever God has shown you and/or has promised you shall come to pass.
He is not a man that He should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent; Has he said, and shall he not do it? Or has he spoken, and he will not make good? (Numbers 23:19)
He is faithful to do just as he said he would do!!! This word has been in my spirit heavy!! Trust God and Trust the process. Do not despise the place that God currently has you in. Instead ask the Holy Spirit to guide you in this season.
Also, the interpretation of your dreams may change or be enhanced with time, maturity and spiritual enlightenment. The way I originally interpreted this dream had me trying to rekindle my relationship with my ex-husband. Yes, trying to manufacture the promise! God doesn’t need your help in establishing his word in your heart or to bring His promises to fruition in your life. Be still and let Him work!