Are dreams and visions still one of the ways God speaks today? John and Lisa Bevere say yes—and they warn that modern distractions are dulling the church’s ability to hear. Their recent conversation explored how God uses dreams and visions to guide, correct and awaken believers, especially in the last days.
The Reality of God-Given Dreams and Visions
Scripture makes clear that dreams and visions are not relics of the past. From Jacob’s ladder to Joseph’s prophetic dreams, from Daniel’s interpretations to the visions of Peter and Paul, God has always communicated through supernatural encounters. The Beveres emphasize that this continues today because the “last days” described in Joel and Acts are still unfolding.
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Visions can come while awake or in the thin space between sleep and consciousness. Dreams, on the other hand, occur at night but often carry spiritual weight that lingers long after waking.
A Distracted Generation
One of their strongest concerns is how constant digital stimulation competes with spiritual sensitivity. Endless scrolling, entertainment and artificial intelligence occupy the imagination—the very space where God paints spiritual impressions. When the mind is overloaded, the ability to receive visions, insight, or prompting becomes dulled.
Imagination itself is not unholy; it is the God-designed “canvas” where images, impressions, and spiritual truths take shape. But when it’s filled with noise, there is little room left for divine direction.
Personal Encounters That Mark a Life
John recounts the first vision he ever received—long before he understood such experiences. Shortly after his salvation, he saw the profile of a brunette woman in a vivid waking vision. Two years later, he met Lisa, who eventually became his wife. This experience cemented his understanding that God still speaks personally and precisely.
Another vision marked the trajectory of John’s ministry. He saw a massive crowd standing before Jesus expecting to be welcomed into His kingdom, only to hear the words, “Depart from Me.” The shock on their faces became a lifelong burden to reach those in the church who assume they are saved yet remain unchanged. It reshaped his calling and the urgency with which he ministers.
Lisa also shares how God has spoken to her through dreams that carried weight, clarity, and accuracy—dreams that led her to pray, intervene, or take responsibility in situations she could not have seen naturally.
Biblical Confirmation
The Beveres highlight a thread running through both Testaments:
- Jacob’s ladder in Genesis 28
- Joseph’s prophetic dreams and later interpretation of Pharaoh’s
- Nebuchadnezzar’s dream revealed to Daniel
- Ezekiel’s open visions
- Joseph’s dreams surrounding the birth of Jesus
- Peter’s rooftop vision
- Paul’s Macedonian call
- The simultaneous visions given to Paul and Ananias
These accounts show a consistent pattern: God uses dreams and visions to warn, direct, instruct, and reveal.
Discerning God’s Voice
Not every dream is from God. The Beveres stress the importance of prayerful discernment. A dream from God typically carries clarity, detail and a spiritual “linger”—it does not evaporate upon waking. Believers should pray over such dreams, test their source, and ask God what action is required.
Making Space for Revelation
God still speaks, but believers must make room to listen. Spiritual sensitivity grows when the noise decreases, when the imagination is uncluttered, and when the heart is positioned to respond. Many people have ignored dreams God gave them years ago, but the Beveres encourage believers that God can reignite what seemed forgotten.
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Dreams and visions are not rare supernatural anomalies; they are part of life in the Spirit. The question is not whether God is speaking—but whether we’ve left enough quiet space for Him to be heard.
James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a background in journalism from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine.
