11/09/2024
The Dreamer's Awakening
There was once a man named Jacob who lived in a small village by the sea. Every day, he worked hard as a fisherman, casting his nets, hauling in his catch, and providing for his family. His life was full of routine, and though he was content, he often felt that something was missing. He couldn't quite place it, but he felt a sense of emptiness, like his life was a series of tasks he was meant to finish, but never fully enjoyed.
One night, Jacob had a strange dream. He found himself in a field of tall grass, the sun setting low on the horizon. As he walked, he realized that he could control everything in the dream. With a mere thought, he could make the grass taller or shorter. He could make the sun rise again, change the colors of the sky, or even make a river appear where there had been none.
In this dream, a voice spoke to him, "Jacob, you have always been awake, but you haven't yet realized it. Just as you control this dream, so you can shape your life. Everything you see, everything you touch, is a shadow of a greater reality. You are not just a fisherman, working for food and survival. You are a spirit, living a life designed for something more."
Jacob was confused. "But this is just a dream. When I wake up, I will be back in my old life—fishing, working, and struggling."
The voice replied, "No, Jacob. When you wake from this dream, remember that your waking life is also a dream—one that you can reshape. The world around you is not as solid as you think. It is energy, it is spirit. The material things are only temporary, but your spirit is eternal. You have the power to see things differently, to change the way you live by changing what you believe and what you focus on."
Suddenly, Jacob woke up. The early morning sun was streaming through his window. His life was the same: the sea still shimmered outside, his nets still needed mending, and there was work to do. But something within him had changed. He began to see the world differently. The tasks he had once found mundane now had a deeper purpose. He started to notice the beauty of the sea, the joy of his family, and the blessings all around him.
As the days passed, Jacob began to practice what he had learned in the dream. When fear or worry crept into his mind, he remembered the voice and decided to change his thoughts. "Why should I worry about tomorrow?" he told himself. "God has already provided everything I need today." He no longer feared the storms at sea, for he knew his life was in God’s hands.
Jacob realized that his life was not just about catching fish or making money. It was about something deeper—about loving others, trusting God, and living with purpose. His work became a way to serve, his family became a source of joy, and even in the toughest times, he found peace, knowing that he was part of something far greater than the material world.
He understood now that life was like a lucid dream. He had the power to choose how he would live it, not by changing everything around him, but by changing how he saw it. The more he focused on the spiritual reality, the more his life transformed.
The Lesson
Just like Jacob, many of us live day by day, believing that our world is solid and unchanging. But the truth is, this world is temporary—it's a reflection of a deeper, spiritual reality. Jesus teaches us to focus on the spiritual, not the material. Our lives, like Jacob's dream, are influenced by what we believe and how we think. If we recognize that we are spiritual beings, connected to God, we can begin to live in peace, trust, and joy, knowing that God is guiding us.
In the Bible, Jesus says, "Do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink... But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well" (Matthew 6:25, 33). By focusing on God and the spiritual reality, we awaken to the truth that we are more than just our bodies and material possessions—we are spirit, capable of living a transformed life.
