Seeing the Voice of God: What God Is Telling You through Dreams and Visions (17 page)

mask:
disguise or deceit (2 Cor. 11:14)

mattress:
sleep and the need to rest more (
Ps
. 
127:2
)

measuring stick/tape:
see ruler

meat:
spiritual nourishment for the mature; important spiritual truths (1 Cor. 3:2)

medal:
reward, honor and recognition (
Rev
. 
22:12
NIV
)

medical exam:
the need for spiritual or emotional introspection (
Mark
 
2:17
;
Jer
. 
33:6
)

medicine:
God’s remedy for a situation or problem (Jer. 8:22)

melting:
resignation and the loss of one’s firm beliefs (
Isa
. 
13:7
)

menorah:
the nation of Israel or God’s chosen people (Exod. 25:31–40)

menstruation:
purification (2 Sam. 11:4); may be literal message of timing (Gen. 31:35)

mental hospital:
internal conflict with overwhelming emotional confusion (Isa. 26:3)

menu:
one’s options or choices in life (
Ps
. 
25:12
; Est. 2:9
NLT
)

meteor:
the end of days or last day disasters (Matt. 24:29; Rev. 8:10)

microphone/megaphone
:
can symbolize having a voice to influence many (
Ps
. 
130:2
)

microscope:
intense self-examination (
Lam
. 
3:40
)

midnight:
a time to pray for others while they sleep, and to thank God (Ps. 119:62)

mildew/mold:
a curse to be broken off (Amos 4:9)

military uniforms:
a call to prepare for battle (Eph. 6:11;
2
 
Tim
. 
2:3–4
)

milk:
God’s Word (1 Pet. 2:2)

millstone:
being weighed down with either sin or grief (
Heb
. 
12:1
NLT
)

minefield:
concealed dangers and obstacles (Job 28:10–13)

mining:
digging for God’s wisdom and truths (
Eccles
. 
7:25
)

mire:
sinking in trials and appearing trapped by one’s enemy (Ps. 69:2)

mirror:
self-appraisal or evaluation (James 1:23)

miscarriage/abortion:
a canceled or terminated goal or project (
Isa
. 
66:9
)

missiles:
spiritual warfare bombardment (Eph. 6:16)

missionary:
literal or symbolic of ministry travels or financial investment (Acts 15:36)

mockingbird:
mockery or scorn from relationships (
Luke
 
22:63
)

moldy bread
:
a call to find fresh teaching (Josh. 9:12;
John
 
6:51
)

money:
financial blessing and prosperity; see riches

monkey:
oppressive spirit taking one captive—“monkey on his back” (
Hab
. 
1:9
NASB
)

monk/nun:
hiding from others (
Matt
.
5:15–16
); pray without ceasing (
1
 
Thess
. 
5:17
)

monster:
a demonic oppressor using intimidation to defeat (Isa. 51:9
NIV
;
2
 
Tim
. 
1:7
)

moon:
night, but also the end of a journey or a season (Ps. 104:19)

mop:
needing to clean one’s path and walk with God (Eph. 4:1
NASB
)

mortgage:
large debt (
Rom
. 
13:8
NIV
)

moth:
a devourer of one’s possessions (Ps. 39:11)

motorcycle:
small and efficient, fast-moving ministry (
Acts
 
17:28a
)

mountain:
troubles to be overcome and cast away with faith and speech (Mark 11:23)

mourning/mourners:
spirits of grief; death (Matt. 5:4)

mouse:
unclean choices (Lev. 11:29)

mouth:
a symbol of your words and speech, and thus, your world; see tongue

movie:
used in dreams to show something literal; note titles, actors’ names (
Col
. 
1:26
)

moving van/truck:
transitioning in ministry or relocating literally in life (
Acts
 
17:28a
)

mud/dirt:
can symbolize being stained by sin (Isa. 57:20; Ps. 1:18)

muddy water:
“muddying the water”—to make things less clear or pure (Prov. 25:26)

mule:
an unbridled, stubborn person (Ps. 32:9–10)

murder/murderer:
an evil spirit seeking to destroy one’s life (
John
 
10:10
)

muscles:
spiritual strength (Matt. 12:29)

music
notes:
the flow of life; living in harmony with others (Rom. 12:16
NIV
)

musical instruments:
unity with diversity (Ps. 98:6; 150; Eph. 5:19)

mustard or mustard seed:
represent small faith (Matt. 13:31–32)

mute:
presence of a deaf and dumb spirit; cannot speak for self (Matt. 9:33; Mark 9:17–29)

muzzle:
being forbidden to speak; guarding one’s mouth from sin (Ps. 39:1)

nagging:
a harassing spirit; torment (Judg. 16:16
NIV
)

nail
polish:
preparing the hands for battle or a big job ahead; see fingers (
Ps
. 
144:1
)

naked:
pure (Gen. 2:25; Job 1:21); shame (Isa. 47:3); vulnerable, uncovered (Gen. 9:21)

names:
pray for those seen in dreams; research name meaning for a message to yourself

nearsighted:
shortsighted; need to think futuristically, “see down the road” (2 Pet. 1:9)

neck:
that which supports the head or the one in authority (Prov. 6:21)

necklace:
a yoke around the neck; a bondage (Ps. 73:6
NIV
; Isa. 10:27)

needle (eye of):
impossible odds when praying for the wealthy to be saved (Matt. 19:24)

neighbor:
often a literal call to pray for them; symbolically means God’s family (Matt. 19:19)

nest:
one’s home (Prov. 27:8; Job 29:18
NASB
)

nets:
tools for winning the lost (Luke 5:2–4); a trap laid by spiritual enemies (Ps. 141:10)

new year
:
a new beginning; a fresh start (
2
 
Cor
. 
5:17
; Exod. 40:2)

newspaper:
spreading the word about something to many (Isa. 33:13
KJV
)

nightclub:
foolish or sinful conduct (Eccles. 7:4
NASB
); see bar

noon:
noonday brightness represents God’s blessings and healing (Job 11:17; Isa. 58:10)

noose:
impending judgment; death by hanging (Job 18:10; Est. 7:10)

nose:
may represent scent, or abstractly, discernment; if bloody, strife (Prov. 30:33)

nudity:
see naked

numbness:
desensitized by life (Ps. 38:8
NASB
); see paralyzed

nurse
:
an aid who brings you health in Christ (Num. 11:12
NIV
); see doctor

nursing/breastfeed:
a call to breastfeed (Isa. 66:11; 1 Thess. 2:7); feed a desire (Ps. 37:4)

nuts
and bolts:
taking care of the details (Luke 10:41
NLT
; 1 Chron. 28:19
NIV
)

oak:
great strength (Amos 2:9; Ps. 29:9
NIV
)

oar:
without one in a boat, it means no progress (
Acts
 
17:28
; Ezek. 27:29; Hab. 3:10
NLT
)

oasis:
a place of refreshment in a desert season of life; see desert (Exod. 15:23)

obesity:
struggling with great, well-fed fleshly desires (
Gal
. 
5:16
)

ocean:
God’s deep truths/judgments (Ps. 36:6
NLT
); if tossed at sea, immature (Eph. 4:14)

occult:
may mean literal curses or spells being cast at you; pray protection (Prov. 26:2)

office:
may symbolize co-workers or administrative details of a project (
2
 
Tim
. 
2:15
NIV
)

oil:
invites anointing (Exod. 29:7); Holy Spirit (1 Sam. 16:13); used for healing (James 5:14)

oil (crude):
abundant finances and gushing provision (
Phil
. 
4:19
)

ointment:
soothing, healing balm (Jer. 8:22)

old friends:
see ex

old homes:
usually a time line drawing attention to a healing season (
1
 
Chron
. 
17:27
NIV
)

old pets:
usually a time line pointing to emotions you had while with a pet (Prov. 12:10)

olive/olive
oil:
the oil of peace is coming; used in peace offerings (Lev. 7:12
NLT
)

olive branch:
global symbol of peace; grafted-in Gentile Christians (Rom. 11:17)

Olympics:
competition; needing endurance and stamina (
1
 
Cor
. 
9:24
;
1
 
Tim
. 
6:12
NET
)

onions:
crying or tears (
Rev
. 
21:4
)

orchestra/symphony:
see musical instruments

orgy:
dark sexual deviancy (1 Cor. 6:9; 1 Pet. 4:3
NIV
; Gal. 5:21
NIV
)

orphan:
emotionally or spiritually abandoned (Ps. 10:14
NASB
; James 1:27)

ostrich:
poor common sense and heartlessness (Lam. 4:3)

Ouija Board:
playing around with demonic entities (
Lev
. 
19:31
)

oven:
incubating new ideas or goals that require time (Ps. 27:14)

owl:
demonic spirits disguised as spirit guides; abomination (Lev. 11:13–18)

ox:
strength; increase (Prov. 14:4)

oyster:
a producer and home to hidden, sacred treasure (Matt. 7:6)

paddling:
discipline; see spanking

pain:
literal or emotional pain to your body or to the Body of Jesus (Rev. 21:4)

paint:
covering something up or a fresh coat that covers old stains (Jer. 22:14
NASB
)

painting:
see paint

pale horse:
death (Rev. 6:8)

pallbearer:
friend carrying you through seasons of death and hardship (
Eccles.
 
12:5
NASB
)

palm:
when opened to you, an invitation and promise for care (Isa. 49:16)

palm reading:
sorcery and divination (Lev. 20:6)

palm tree:
flourishing; righteousness (Ps. 92:12)

panther:
approaching evil (
Prov
. 
26:13
;
Prov
. 
29:25
)

pants:
if without, symbolizes vulnerability; see naked

paparazzi:
coming fame; may reveal idolatry, fame, respect of persons (
Acts
 
10:34
KJV
)

parachute:
safety and rescue during crisis (
Ps
. 
144:7
NIV
)

parade:
victory and success (Est. 6:9; 2 Cor. 2:14
NIV
)

paralyzed:
the enemy is trying to cripple you (John 5:8)

paramedic:
an aid during a time of medical emergency; healing being near (Ps. 147:3)

parent:
authority (Deut. 5:16); earthly father may = heavenly Father (Heb. 12:10–11)

park:
a place to relax and enjoy creation (Eccles. 2:5; Gen. 24:63
NET
)

parrot:
a gossip, anyone who repeats what he or she hears (Prov. 17:9
NIV
)