A Dream Revisited * Dutch Sheets * GiveHIM15 * 2/11/2025

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January 11,2025

 

A Dream Revisited

 

 

 

One of our Give Him 15 listeners reminded me of a significant dream given to our friend, Gina Gholston, in 2022, which is very relevant now. Here is the dream again:

 

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“I dreamed I was with some prayer leaders, including Dutch Sheets. We walked through a field of tall grass and noticed a hill in front of us. This caught our attention because it was the only hill around us. The rest of the land was a level, grassy field.

 

 

“On the top of the hill was a huge, very old, beautiful tree. We were so captivated by this tree that we decided to climb the hill to get a closer look. The tree was the only thing on the hill, and its canopy was so large that shade from it covered the entire hill. The ground around the tree was level, and the grass was tall and thick.

 

 

“We were in awe of this beautiful tree, amazed at the size of the trunk and the massive expanse of its canopy. As we walked around the tree, looking up into the branches, someone tripped over what appeared to be a root protruding out of the ground. All of a sudden, these ‘roots’ appeared everywhere. Where there had been tall, thick grass, now there was no grass, and these ‘roots’ were laying all over the top of the ground. They had not been there when we first arrived. We were very puzzled by this, so I walked over and looked at one of them more closely. 

 

 

“As I did, I could see that the ‘root’ was moving. The movement had not been obvious until I looked more closely. I motioned for my friend to come to where I was standing, and whispered to her, ‘Watch this!’ We both could clearly see the ‘root’ was moving. 

 

 

“I walked over to Dutch and said, ‘These are not roots; they’re the backbones of demons. They are alive and are eating the root system of this beautiful tree.’ The demons didn’t realize we could see them, but their backbones were exposed and we could see their movements.

 

 

“I then asked the prayer leaders, ‘What should we do about this?’

 

 

“Dutch replied, ‘I know what to do!’ He stepped away for a moment and then returned carrying a perfectly carved wooden staff. 

 

 

“Someone asked, ‘What is that?’ 

 

 

“I knew what he held and said, ‘This is a staff that has been carved from an old tamarisk tree. Tamarisks are evergreens.’

 

 

“Dutch nodded his head yes. He then handed the staff to me, and I walked over to one of the demon backbones. I struck it with the evergreen staff and, as I did, the demon vanished. I could physically hear the sound ‘poof,’ and it was gone. I began walking from ‘root’ to ‘root,’ hitting them with the evergreen staff. I then looked at the other prayer leaders and noticed that they all now had staffs in their hands made from evergreens. They, too, were using the staffs to destroy the demons. Together, we shattered every demon and saved the tree.”

 

 

End of dream.                    

 

 

INTERPRETATION

 

The large, beautiful tree high on the hill, surrounded by green grass, obviously represents America. Our nation has long been referred to as “a city on a hill,” spoken of frequently by our nation’s founders and leaders. No less than 13 Presidents have used this phrase in referencing America. “‘A City upon a Hill’ is a phrase derived from the teaching of Salt and Light in Jesus's Sermon on the Mount (from Matthew 5:14). In a modern context, it is used in United States politics to refer to America acting as a "beacon of hope" for the world.(1)

 

 

The green grass around the tree represents the blessing and prosperity of God (Psalm 23:2). America has been blessed and exalted for centuries under God’s favor and blessings. In the dream, however, the green pastures had disappeared and the roots were now being destroyed by demons. It doesn’t take an arborist to know that a tree can still look and seem healthy for some time, even when the roots have begun to die.

 

 

America has been dying for quite some time. No honest person can deny this. Our government became dishonest, much of our education system is a failure, our financial health has been hanging by a thread, freedom of speech has been attacked, we kill our babies, we don’t know male from female, kindergartners have been taught that they can change their gender, our past president was mentally challenged and the laughingstock of the world, our history has been revised, and the church - God’s remedy for these evils - became weak and a subculture, rather than being salt and light. To state that the grass is no longer green and the roots of the tree are dying is an understatement.

 

 

In the dream, demons, previously hidden underground and thinking they were still hidden, could be seen destroying the roots of this great tree. This is such an accurate and horrifying portrayal of what has been occurring in America! Through sin, compromise, lies, and deception, demons have been destroying America’s godly roots. People are being used, of course, but the real cause behind America’s demise has been demonic. While we must work to stop the plans and attempts of those the enemy uses, these attempts will fail if we don’t deal with the spiritual, demonic source.

 

 

In the dream, their activity was exposed. God has been and continues to expose the corruption and evil in America at shocking levels. When the 2020 election was not turned around as so many hoped, I (one of many) began sensing and saying, “This delay is to bring exposure of the evil at work in America.” I knew God would reveal evil, corruption, lies, and devious intentions. But I must admit that I didn’t foresee the absolute insanity and depth of depravity that would be revealed. 

 

 

In the dream, government didn’t save the tree’s roots; it cannot do so. Only prayer can save the roots, and has been doing so. However, as the demonic activity is destroyed, righteous government can become part of the solution. Church activities and programs, good preaching and teaching, evangelism programs and Bible studies; government leaders, actions and programs, better laws; changes in our education system; an honest media – these are all essential but cannot save America. Only God, through the power of prayer, including spiritual warfare, can save America. We must have a resurrection! Thankfully, that is occurring.

 

 

In tomorrow’s post, I will discuss the tamarisk staff.

 

 

Pray with me:

 

Father, You caused America to become a city on a hill, providing light to many nations of the earth. You made us a flourishing tree, providing shade throughout the world. Then we gave place to demons by yielding to pride and perversion. In our sinful arrogance we rejected You and Your ways, believing our own strength and wisdom created this great nation. 

 

Our fall has been epic. We have no doubt become the laughingstock of hell. Led by fools, we sold our birthright for a bowl of soup. Wallowing in slop and feeding on the husks meant for swine, Your prodigal nation is gradually coming to its senses. We are seeing the depths of our sin and the insanity it produced. Though it is painful, please continue to expose the evil that has ruled our nation, so we can return to Your house. 

 

Save us as You have promised, Father. We know You will do so. We boldly declare that 2025 will go down in history as the launch of Earth’s greatest revival. Save not only America, but pour out Your Spirit throughout the nations. I can see a tidal wave of revival coming! Bring this saving wave, in Jesus’ name. 

 

 

 

Our decree:

 

We decree that the city on a hill shall not be destroyed, but shall be restored and thrive. 

 

 

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Click on the link below to watch the full video.

 

 

 

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1. Squiers, A. (2018). The Politics of the Sacred in America: The Role of Civil Religion in Political Practice. New York: Springer. p. 62-63. ISBN 978-3-319-68870-1.