My brother and I were at a relaxing river[1], but the river[1] waters[2] were infested with crocodiles[3]. They were murky at times but clear enough to see the crocodiles[3].
My brother said he knew an area that was free of crocodiles[3] that looked like a small pond[4]. I found myself at the pond[4] and I was still hesitant about the safety.
We came back[5] to where we were relaxing originally, and I saw[6] my brother and other kids swim[7] in the infested waters[2]. A crocodile[3] chased[8] him but missed him, and I saw[6] a crocodile[3] ready to attack near the water[2]’s edge[9], so I said look that crocodile[3] is going to attack the duck[10] on the side and a moment later it sprung up and grabbed the duck[10].
Standing[11] on the side of the river[1] bank[12], I was transplanted from one[13] area of the river[1] bed[14] to a small pond[4].
Interpretation:
My brother is trapped by strongholds and bondage that are keeping him from salvation. He does not have any religion in his life and his condition is deteriorating. His friends (duck) are influencing him and helping to lead him astray. The devil is blinding him to the way of salvation.My brother knows the condition of his life and that he is not saved as he knew about the pond and that it was free from crocodiles.
The Lord saved me from the same fate as my brother by planting me in a good church
A dry river = disappointment; lack of the presence of the Holy Spirit; traditions; legalism; empty of spiritual power.
A deep or wide river = difficulty; obstacle; impassable; incomprehensible.
A deep river = deep things of God.
A dirty river = anointed person, but has been contaminated with something that is not of the Lord.
A peaceful river = God’s blessing.
A raging river = turmoil; distress; danger ahead.
A long river = time.
A muddy river = mixed conduct, in flesh and in spirit; spirit of the world; religious traditions of man; sin.
Rapids = danger; tossed about.
Sand being dumped in river = adding the works of the flesh to the anointing.
Steady-flowing stream = passage of time.
Waterfall = a mentor teaching a disciple; also a symbol of the working of the Holy Spirit.
“For the Lord your God is bringing you into a good land of flowing streams and pools of water, with fountains and springs that gush out in the valleys and hills” (Deut 8:7, NLT).
Symbolic of the Word of God; sanctification.
“… that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word” (Eph 5:26, NKJV).
Move of the spirit; the Holy Spirit; nations of the world.
Stagnant = instability.
Muddy or polluted = corrupted spiritual movements; sin false; doctrine.
Troubled waters = healing pool; troubled mind.
Water fountain = God’s spirit welling up in man; salvation; revival coming; time of refreshment.
“So he arose and went to Zarephath. And when he came to the gate of the city, indeed a widow was there gathering sticks. And he called to her and said, ‘Please bring me a little water in a cup that I may drink’” (1 Kings 17:10, NKJV).
To kill a crocodile = to be set free of the limitations of the world.
Someone turns his/her back on you = an attempt to ignore or dismiss you; betrayal.
“My people have turned their backs on me and have refused to return. Even though I diligently taught them, they would not receive instruction or obey” (Jer 32:33).
“He will cut down the thickets of the forest with an axe, and Lebanon will fall by the Majestic One” (Isa 10:34, ESV).
You are being chased in a swimming pool = to be pushed to learn certain behaviour that is not part of your character.
You are with friends and family enjoying yourself = fun and relaxation in life.
You are naked or topless while swimming = unteachable spirit.
You are being chased by authoritative figures like police officers, school principals, or other adults = having difficulty submitting to authority.
Chasing the wind = stupidity; folly; worthless tasks.
“But the Amorites who lived there came out against you like a swarm of bees. They chased and battered you all the way from Seir to Hormah” (Deut 1:44, NLT).
“Jumping up, they mobbed him and forced him to the edge of the hill on which the town was built. They intended to push him over the cliff ” (Luke 4:29, NLT).
Straight = no crookedness but in correct direction.
“Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal” (Matt 6:20, NLT).
Unclean bed = unfaithfulness.
Fragrant, clean bed = symbolic of righteous living.
No linen on bed = no relationship.
Ill person in bed = may symbolise a sinful lifestyle.
“Give honour to marriage, and remain faithful to one another in marriage. God will surely judge people who are immoral and those who commit adultery” (Heb 13:4, NLT).
