Visited by Christ
Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2016 1:14 pm
I know He is not seen especially favorably around here, but I've got a strange relationship with Christ Jesus that began in my early childhood, back when I used to be a Baptist.
Last year, I had a dream that He completely interrupted, yanking the dream apart to fill the middle, and was incredibly amused when I immediately turned to bowing and identified Him as who He was. We talked, then, but I don't remember what about. I do remember his looks, though, very vividly. He was very lighthearted, funny, and friendly.
Last night, I had another dream, between waking up the first time and finally waking up for good. He showed up as my dream self, thinking I was awake, went about my morning routine. I looked out the bathroom window, and there He was, feeding three larks with bright yellow bellies as they perched and fluttered all around Him. He was a bit different in appearance this time, looking a little older, more haggard, and more subdued than I had seen Him last time, but instantly recognizable in his crown of thorns, white robes, and golden sash. He offered me a yellowing leaf with green spots--one of the first leaves of autumn--and a strange little seed pod, which I happily accepted.
We then moved to the porch, and He and I talked at length about the past, about my childhood, about my job and my writing. It was very much like catching up with a friend you don't see often--very relaxed and comfortable. I was smiling almost the entire time. At one point, He mentioned that I didn't do something anymore that I used to, and I responded that I always felt like I didn't have time, even though I knew I did. He nodded, then agreed: "You have plenty of time."
It did not come off as harsh or chastising in the least; instead, I very much felt as if He were reassuring me, telling me that my life would be long and I would have plenty of time to do what needed to be done. This was a great comfort, as I've been worried about this a lot lately due to persistent health issues I belive now may be related to an Awakening that is apparently coming in late October. When I woke from the dream, all I could think was that, while I may have issues with the Church, I will never turn my back on Christ.
Anyway. I don't know how this will be received, but I wanted to talk about it, as I have very few people I can confide in in meatspace. Feel free to ask questions or seek clarification, but please be courteous. I also wouldn't mind interpretation, if anyone has any ideas about the significance of the three larks, the leaf and seed pod, or any other part of the dream.
Thank you for reading this far if you have. I hope you are having a fine day.
Last year, I had a dream that He completely interrupted, yanking the dream apart to fill the middle, and was incredibly amused when I immediately turned to bowing and identified Him as who He was. We talked, then, but I don't remember what about. I do remember his looks, though, very vividly. He was very lighthearted, funny, and friendly.
Last night, I had another dream, between waking up the first time and finally waking up for good. He showed up as my dream self, thinking I was awake, went about my morning routine. I looked out the bathroom window, and there He was, feeding three larks with bright yellow bellies as they perched and fluttered all around Him. He was a bit different in appearance this time, looking a little older, more haggard, and more subdued than I had seen Him last time, but instantly recognizable in his crown of thorns, white robes, and golden sash. He offered me a yellowing leaf with green spots--one of the first leaves of autumn--and a strange little seed pod, which I happily accepted.
We then moved to the porch, and He and I talked at length about the past, about my childhood, about my job and my writing. It was very much like catching up with a friend you don't see often--very relaxed and comfortable. I was smiling almost the entire time. At one point, He mentioned that I didn't do something anymore that I used to, and I responded that I always felt like I didn't have time, even though I knew I did. He nodded, then agreed: "You have plenty of time."
It did not come off as harsh or chastising in the least; instead, I very much felt as if He were reassuring me, telling me that my life would be long and I would have plenty of time to do what needed to be done. This was a great comfort, as I've been worried about this a lot lately due to persistent health issues I belive now may be related to an Awakening that is apparently coming in late October. When I woke from the dream, all I could think was that, while I may have issues with the Church, I will never turn my back on Christ.
Anyway. I don't know how this will be received, but I wanted to talk about it, as I have very few people I can confide in in meatspace. Feel free to ask questions or seek clarification, but please be courteous. I also wouldn't mind interpretation, if anyone has any ideas about the significance of the three larks, the leaf and seed pod, or any other part of the dream.
Thank you for reading this far if you have. I hope you are having a fine day.