Dream (10.23.2023): I was looking down (bird’s eye view) into the sanctuary of a large church. Surprisingly, I saw many beds in the sanctuary. Each bed was covered by a wine-colored bedspread that looked faded and old. Some were even torn and dusty. Someone higher than me, someone that I could not see, pointed at the bedspreads, and said, “It's time. Time to replace them.” The bedspreads (with no one touching them that I could see) began to lift off and float out of the sanctuary. Far away, barely within my sight, I could see new bedspreads floating from above to cover the beds. I strained to see and I believe the new bedspreads were a deep rich gold color.
Interpretation:
Beds in the church sanctuary? What’s up with that, Lord? He revealed to me that the beds symbolize our corporate intimacy with the Lord and that He is offering deeper intimacy for those churches and individuals who will embrace it.
Then I asked Him why the sanctuary was so big. Where is this sanctuary, Father? It symbolizes the entire CHURCH, the universal CHURCH, not just any one specific church.
Understanding came: The bedspreads represent the Comforter, Holy Spirit. The colors of the bedspreads represent wine. The Lord is releasing new wine to equip His CHURCH for the days ahead. This wine will require new wineskins (new bedspreads) as well as a commitment to greater intimacy.
Wine is usually described as red or white. The color I saw was gold which symbolizes Kingdom Glory. I wondered which wine is most potent, red or gold. I ask Google. My research showed that white wine is often deep golden in tone. Red wine is usually more potent than gold wine. However, the most potent wine comes from the ripest grapes, those left on the vine the longest. This will be the latter-day outpouring. Therefore, the grapes have been on the vine, ripening for a very, very long time.
My Response (please join me in this prayer):
Thank You, Father!
Thank You for new bedspreads - fresh Baptism in the Holy Ghost for the entire CHURCH. Thank You, Holy Spirit, for upgrading our Comforters. You are offering greater comfort which will manifest as supernatural power, grace, peace, & joy for the trying days ahead. I embrace a deeper level of intimacy with You. May the CHURCH hunger for deeper intimacy with You.
I surrender my old wineskin willingly. Renew my wineskin and make me fit for holding and serving the new wine. I want to facilitate Your presence, Your heart, and Your goodness. Thank You for the outpouring of greater Kingdom Glory.
I pray for individual churches to be ready to make the exchange. Holy Spirit, work a hunger in us for this refreshing upgrade. Help churches let go of the old and trust You to do new things. Help us embrace UNITY across the body of Christ and see that we are truly one in Christ.
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