From Interpreter to Teacher: Raising Dream Interpreters
One day, I had a vision where the Lord said to me, "Humphrey, you are not an interpreter." At the time, this statement didn’t make sense because I had always assumed that interpreting dreams was the key element to my calling. Then, He clarified, "You are seated amongst the prophets." In the vision, He moved me from the place where I was seated as an interpreter and placed me among the prophets.
Later, as I sought to understand this vision, the Lord explained, "You are not an interpreter; you are a teacher to interpreters. If you stand solely in the office of an interpreter, you will spend all your days interpreting dreams. But I have called you to raise others—to teach them how to interpret dreams. Through you, I will fulfill this ministry by raising many interpreters and prophetic people who will impact the world."
This revelation changed my mindset. It shifted my focus from desiring to interpret people’s dreams to developing a passion for teaching others how to interpret their dreams and the dreams of others. With this in mind, the Lord began to guide me in creating courses and programs that equip dreamers to grow in understanding and interpretation.
Breaking Down a Dream: The Key Principles
One of the essential processes God revealed to me is how to break down a dream for interpretation. Today, I want to share this process with you to help you grow in this area.
The first principle is this: not every detail in a dream is key to its interpretation. Sometimes, the meaning of the dream is found in one central element, while the other details serve as supporting structures to clarify the message.
Example: The Green Snake Dream
Let’s say you have a dream where you are being chased by a green snake. At first glance, the focus may seem to be the snake itself. However, upon closer examination, the key element could be the color green.
Green symbolizes life and productivity.
The snake, with its long body and tail, often represents deception or lies.
In this case, the dream might indicate that a lie or deception is affecting your productivity and ability to thrive in life.
Many people get distracted by the most dramatic part of their dream (such as the act of being chased) and miss the subtle but critical elements, like the color or setting, that hold the true meaning.
Steps to Interpret Your Dream
Identify the Focus
What is the central element of the dream?
Is it a specific object, color, action, or person?
Find the Sub-Focus
What are the supporting details that add depth to the central focus?
Pray for Insight
Ask God to reveal the meaning of the focus and sub-focus. Interpretation is a spiritual exercise, and the Holy Spirit often provides clarity.
Use the Word of God
Dreams often align with biblical symbols and themes. For example, certain colors, animals, or numbers in dreams have meanings rooted in scripture.
Refer to the Dreams Directory
This tool organizes common dream symbols and their meanings based on biblical principles. Use it as a guide, but always confirm the interpretation through prayer.
Class Exercise
Let’s put this into practice. In the comment section below:
Share a dream you’ve had.
Identify the focus of the dream.
Break it down using supporting details to create an interpretation.
As you participate in this exercise, remember that my goal is not to interpret your dreams for you but to empower you to become an interpreter yourself.
Your Journey as an Interpreter
This blog is just an introduction to the process of interpreting dreams. For a more in-depth understanding, I encourage you to explore the Dreams Masterclass series [ CLICK HERE TO START MASTERCLASS ]. There, I break down topics like focus vs. sub-focus, the use of biblical symbols, and how to rely on God’s Word for interpretation.
Remember, God is raising you to not only understand your dreams but to help others discern His voice through theirs. My role is to equip you for this calling. Together, let’s grow as interpreters for the Kingdom. [ DREAMS DIRECTORIES AND TOOLS]
God bless you!
Let’s get started—class is now in session.
