What Does It Mean to Dream of a Cross?

Dreaming of a cross is not something to ignore. Spiritually, it is often a divine message—a personal call from Jesus Christ.

1. If You Are Not Yet Saved

If you have not yet come to know Jesus as your Lord and Savior, this dream could be God’s way of reaching out to you. The cross represents the heart of the Christian faith: God’s love expressed through the sacrifice of His Son, Jesus Christ.

John 3:16 (NIV)

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

Through His death on the cross, Jesus took upon Himself the punishment for our sins, offering us forgiveness and eternal life.

Ephesians 2:16 (NIV)

“And in one body to reconcile both of them to God through the cross, by which he put to death their hostility.”

This dream could be God urging you to respond to this gift. Open your heart. Outside of Christ, there is no true peace, lasting hope, or eternal life.

Romans 6:23 (NIV)

“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

If you’re ready to receive salvation, you can begin with a simple prayer of repentance—acknowledging your sin and accepting Jesus as your Savior.

>> Click here to be guided in a Prayer of Salvation.

2. If You Are Already Saved

If you are already walking with Christ, dreaming of a cross may be a deeper call to discipleship. It’s a reminder to carry your cross daily, to die to self, and to live fully for Him.

Luke 9:23–24 (NIV)

“Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will save it.”

The cross in your dream may be calling you to grow in spiritual maturity—to surrender more, love deeper, and commit wholeheartedly. It can also symbolize trials you may face for the sake of Christ, and your calling to endure them faithfully.

Galatians 2:20 (NIV)

“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”

Whether you’re just encountering Christ or have known Him for years, dreaming of a cross is deeply significant. It is an invitation to look to Jesus—either for salvation or for deeper devotion.

Hebrews 12:2 (NIV)