Fire is an element that brings both advantages and disadvantages. It is as destructive as it is helpful, depending really on the circumstance and the use.
As what the book of Corinthians impart to us, “If any man’s work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.”
Fire represented God through the burning bush so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that it appears several times in the bible, not only posing the negative symbolism.
The fact that fire can be both positive and negative makes the biblical meaning of fire in dreams more interesting.
Reasons why you dream of fire:
Prayerlessness or doing what God doesn’t want you to do
In the first book of Peter, it was stated that the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth shall also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.
In this verse, fire signified the punishment of destruction that came along with judgment day.
If for example, you have dreamt of fire burning you while being currently engaged in some sort of heinous or illegal activity in your waking life, then this means spiritual torment.
It can also mean exposure of your long-hidden secrets. You might as well confess and come clean before it is too late.
Something unpleasant and unfavorable is about to happen.
Fire burns things and in that case, brings destruction and mishap. It is also a symbol of war, power, conflict, vengeance, and aggression.
As a matter of fact, the usual thoughts that primarily invade our minds as an association to fire are the ones from Hell, the lake of fire, or Sodom and Gomorra.
On a lighter note, let your dream serve as a warning so you may be able to prepare for the worst, if ever.
You are about to experience loss.
Fire can burn certain things to ashes until literally nothing is ever left. If this is the case in your dream, it indicates that something in your life will no longer be useful. It denotes loss in the most diverse sense.
It could be a sudden death of a loved one, loss of temper as in fury and rage, loss of revenue as in an unprofitable business decision or may also be the loss of humility which may lead to shame and disgrace.
God wants to speak with you.
Seeing fire in your dream is an effusive work of the Holy Spirit to prepare your spiritual essence for battle.
The world today demands one’s time to a certain extent that you drop dead the moment your head hits the pillow.
You get too busy with the real world and mundane things that your spiritual life tends to deteriorate. The dream then calls for your comeback.
God had always been with you from the very beginning and He always will. Whenever you seem to be lead astray, He never fails to lead you back to where you have always meant to be.
You are in spiritual lukewarmness and blindness.
“I have come to send fire on earth; and what will I, if it already be kindled?” In this particular verse from the scripture of Luke, fire symbolizes spiritual power, brokenness, redemption, and atonement.
It is only when you keep your spiritual fire burning that you get to have the presence of God in your life.
In this case, it can also be said that fire represents security and in a sense, purification and cleansing. It can be a sign of new beginnings and spiritual clarification.
Common Scenarios of Fire in Dreams
Dreaming about being on fire
To dream of being on fire suggests the need to rethink and reassess the way you perceive things in life.
It could mean that you have been too cautious than you should’ve had to a point that you’ve gone missing out on things.
Life is full of risks and sometimes these risks are worth taking. Through this dream, be encouraged to change your way of thinking and face your fears bravely as you reach your goals.
Dreaming about not feeling pain from fire
Such dream is a very good indication of success, protection, and of favors on your side. Remember how God disguised Himself as a “consuming fire”?
In the first place, fire is a symbol of divinity as for the Semitic Middle-Eastern men. When God manifested His desire to be with the Israelites, He depicted it through smoke and fire.
This dream then just simply means that you can let go of your fears and worries that have been bothering you, for God is with you. Your faith will never leave you alone in the dark.
Dreaming about feeling burned in a fire
This, on the other hand, foretells misfortune and adversity. You are soon to receive an unfavorable news.
Whatever this is, remember to still keep the faith. Alternatively, this particular scenario can also indicate the beginning of a new flame.
You may be starting a romantic relationship with someone whom you have just met recently. Just don’t forget to take things slowly. Everything happens in its own right time.
Dreaming about starting a fire
If you start a fire to destroy something, a forthcoming unexpected news is on your way. This could also mean a visit from someone you have not seen for a very long time.
This can also represent the stress and anxiety that you are currently dealing with.
Dreaming about putting out fire
Putting out fire in your dream symbolizes your passion dying down. You could have undergone times when everything seemed to be on the right place when suddenly everything falters.
This can also connote a chance to restart and rebuild everything. Even if it means starting from scratch, who said it won’t end up as a success?
Conclusion
The biblical meaning of fire in dreams is practically the same with the concept of fire in real life.
As long as humanity uses fire as instruments of destruction and cruelty as in shooting and bombing, the unhealthy fear of fire will never subside.
However, if mankind centers their focus on using fire to build and provide warmth and comfort to life, the more comfortable we will be with fire and the less fear we will have for it.
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