Last night I had a dream where I met another well-to-do gentleman, and he gave more heartfelt emotion, or feelings, with his response to me - a more physical desire. He also wanted me in his life. However, what he promised to give me would come after 'services rendered' - if you know what I mean.
Which one would you take?
And you may note the second one was slightly younger and more attractive. But the former one had an inner joy and peace the second one did not possess.
Again, which one would you take?
Well, obviously, I'm not being offered either, in reality. However, as I was thinking about the two dreams this morning, asking God if they had meaning, I saw that true love seeks to give without strings; it pays up front for that which it desires. Whereas lust demands its needs first with a promise of what you can get if you give them something first. With the former you are blessed above what you feel you deserve. With the second, you are lowered to a level of their lust/desires and who knows if they will go through with their promises.
The first made me feel special, and important, and wanted. The latter made me feel cheap and dirty and used. Yes, the latter stirred physical desire in me, but there was something missing - a piece of me, perhaps - that could not be found in any act I was to do for him.
Now which one would you take?
I believe the former dream represents God and His true love. He sees in you something special, something worth paying 'big money' for. He trusts you and sees in you more than you do, and to prove it, He virtually offers you all His kingdom, in which you have great freedom.
The former spoke to me of darkness and vain promises that may never come to pass.
The first raised me up. The second dragged me down in confidence, dignity and worth, and left me feeling a little lost and alone, and forever second guessing my "lover's" next move.
With the former I could do anything. With the latter I was nothing.
Which one would you take?
What would you do? Hand over your goods first with a promise of receiving some sort of reward, or would you wait until love proved its worth to you first?