{"id":44741,"date":"2020-02-17T15:15:05","date_gmt":"2020-02-17T12:15:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wingulamashahidi.org\/?p=44741"},"modified":"2025-05-08T00:19:03","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T21:19:03","slug":"falling-into-a-pit-a-spiritual-warning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wingulamashahidi.org\/en\/2020\/02\/17\/falling-into-a-pit-a-spiritual-warning\/","title":{"rendered":"FALLING INTO A PIT \u2013 A SPIRITUAL WARNING"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Dreams can be mysterious and powerful, often leaving us with questions or concerns\u00a0 \u00a0especially when they are frightening or repeat frequently. For example, dreaming that you’ve fallen into a pit, are being chased by snakes, drowning in water, or engaging in sexual activity with a stranger may feel overwhelming. Some people will try to exploit these feelings, offering you so-called \u201cspiritual solutions\u201d like special oils, herbs, or prayers for a price.<\/p>\n

Be careful.<\/strong> Many of these people are either spiritual manipulators, scammers<\/strong>, or involved in occult practices<\/strong>. True spiritual issues can\u2019t be fixed by physical means. Just as you wouldn\u2019t treat grief with painkillers, you can\u2019t fix a spiritual problem with external remedies.<\/p>\n

1. Where Do Dreams Come From?<\/h3>\n

According to biblical understanding, dreams can come from three main sources:<\/p>\n

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    From God<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0as divine messages or guidance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Numbers 12:6 (NIV)<\/em> \u2013 \u201cWhen there is a prophet among you, I, the Lord, reveal myself to them in visions, I speak to them in dreams.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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      From Satan<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0deceptive or tormenting dreams meant to cause fear or confusion.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      John 10:10 (NIV)<\/em>\u00a0 \u201cThe thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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        From Ourselves<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0resulting from our own thoughts, fears, and desires.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        Ecclesiastes 5:3 (NIV)<\/em>\u00a0 \u00a0\u201cA dream comes when there are many cares\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

        Most dreams come from our inner experiences, but when a dream feels spiritually heavy or repetitive\u00a0 especially ones about danger\u00a0 it may be a warning from God.<\/p>\n

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        2. What Does Falling into a Pit Symbolize?<\/h3>\n

        Dreams about pits often symbolize spiritual danger, entrapment, sin, or judgment<\/strong>. In the Bible, the \u201cpit\u201d is frequently used to describe destruction or separation from God.<\/p>\n

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        Psalm 40:2 (ESV)<\/em>\u00a0 \u201cHe drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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        Jeremiah 38:6 (NIV)<\/em> \u2013 \u201cSo they took Jeremiah and put him into the cistern\u2026 It had no water in it, only mud, and Jeremiah sank down into the mud.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

        Whether you’re on the edge of a pit, inside trying to climb out, or sinking deeper\u00a0 these dreams are often spiritual metaphors<\/strong>. They indicate that your life may be heading toward trouble or stagnation unless you take a different path.<\/p>\n

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        3. If You’re a Christian<\/h3>\n

        If you are saved\u00a0 \u00a0meaning your life is hidden in Christ (Colossians 3:3)\u00a0 and you have such a dream repeatedly or with intensity, God could be warning you about a spiritual attack<\/strong>, a temptation, or a wrong direction you’re heading in. It\u2019s time to:<\/p>\n