by Magdalena Kessy | 11 October 2019 08:46 pm10
For something or someone to rise, it must first overcome the forces that pull it down. This concept is consistent with spiritual truth, where the ability to ascend reflects overcoming spiritual obstacles. In the physical world, things that fly, like birds, tend to move faster and see farther than those that walk. Similarly, in dreams, when you see yourself flying, you often feel light and empowered, in contrast to other types of dreams. The act of flying symbolizes a higher state or accomplishment.
Dreams about flying can come from two sources. The first is the enemy. In
John 10:10,
Jesus says, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full” (NIV).
This passage highlights that the enemy’s goal is to cause distress and deception, which can be reflected in dreams. If you dream of flying with strangers, heading to unfamiliar or terrifying places, and upon waking up you feel anxious, fearful, or uneasy, this could be a sign that the dream originates from the enemy. Such dreams often lead to a sense of confusion or unease. If you are a Christian, the Bible encourages you to rebuke such dreams immediately. In the name of Jesus, you can break free from these negative experiences. Jesus assures us of His authority over darkness in
Luke 10:19,
where He says, “I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you” (NIV). As a believer, you are empowered to overcome.
However, if you dream about flying in normal, peaceful settings—such as your home, or even unfamiliar but natural places—and you feel capable of flying far, such as soaring to the moon, and the dream repeats itself with no negative feelings upon waking, it is likely a message from God. In such dreams, God may be showing you His intention to elevate you spiritually, indicating a call to grow or rise to a new level of faith. The Bible often speaks of God’s desire to lift His people up spiritually and physically.
Psalm 103:5 says, ”
Who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s” (NIV).
This verse illustrates God’s ability to restore and elevate His people, just as the eagle rises to great heights. Dreams about flying in this context symbolize God’s lifting of your spirit and purpose.
Now, if you are outside of Jesus Christ, God is warning you that your happiness and success are only temporary. While you may experience success in life—perhaps through material gains, education, or personal progress—without Christ, this success will not last eternally. Jesus cautions about the fleeting nature of worldly success in
Matthew 6:19-20:
“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal” (NIV).
When you dream of flying, it can represent a sense of success, but it also carries a warning about the temporary nature of worldly achievements. In
Job 20:4-8,
we are reminded of the brevity of the wicked’s joy and success:
“Do you not know this from ancient times,
ever since mankind was placed on the earth,
5 that the joy of the wicked is brief,
and the happiness of the godless is fleeting,
6 though they rise to the heavens and their heads reach the clouds,
7 they will perish forever, like their own refuse;
those who see them will ask,
‘Where are they?’
8 They will vanish like a dream, never to be found,
like a vision of the night” (NIV).
The fleeting nature of success in a life disconnected from God is a warning that should lead us to repentance. Jesus asks in
Matthew 16:26,
“What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?” (NIV).
If you find yourself involved in illegal or sinful activities—such as selling alcohol, drugs, corruption, or witchcraft—it’s time to repent and turn back to God. Only in Christ can true, lasting fulfillment be found.
On the other hand, if you are in Christ, God is encouraging you to focus more on Him. He has a greater plan for your life, and He is preparing to bless you with heavenly gifts. In
James 1:17,we read,
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows” (NIV).
All true blessings come from God, and He desires to give you even more. Your success is not just for this life but for eternity.
Psalm 68:18 says,
“You ascended on high,
you took many captives;
you received gifts from people,
even from the rebellious,
that the Lord God might dwell there” (NIV).
God has a plan for you to rise spiritually. Don’t focus on the temporary struggles or setbacks around you, but instead, seek God diligently. The apostle Paul encourages us in
Philippians 3:13-14:
“Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus” (NIV).
As you press forward in faith, know that your ascent does not end here on earth but will one day reach heaven. Just as Christ ascended to the Father in
Acts 1:9-11,
where He was taken up before His disciples, we too have an appointed time when we will rise to meet Him. That day will be the day of the Rapture, as described in
1 Thessalonians 4:16-17:
“For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever” (NIV).
So, keep moving forward in faith, pressing toward the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Strengthen yourself in the Lord. The day is coming when we will meet Jesus in the sky. Maranatha—”Come, Lord Jesus!”
Be blessed!
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