Are Christians subject to demonic dreams?

I have sought an answer in the scriptures but am uncertain, does the enemy have power to influence the dreams of true believers? Or should a believer assume that the evil dream is a product of the flesh only?

In the past four months I have experienced a series of ~~[i]~~seemingly[/i] demonic nightmares which seemed to crescendo last night.

I have prayed frequently about them. The passage between instances has become about a month at a time. But last night I had two such ~~[i]~~nightmares[/i] in three hours.

Each time I feel ~~[i]~~just as coherent and awake[/i] as when not sleeping at all. I am also fully aware of the sesation of being in the presence of a demonic power, as it is always the same: a form like a man but composed of and emminating darkness and hate which is visible and felt. The power is directed upon me and flows with the force and fluidity of a waterfall. Though deeply concerned, I have never feared that I was outside of Christ's protection. Then within the ~~[i]~~dream[/i] I pray to Christ and it ends just as quickly. I find myself lying on my bed concerned but not fearful.

I am at a loss to be certain now if this is actually the enemy or rather a powerful resistance of the flesh, or even a business of my spirit? I always assumed it to be of the enemy but the fact that the experience has persisted and that I have not heard of such things discussed by Christians who seem grounded in the word has raised concerns and mild confusion.

I know that Christ was taken ~~[i]~~probably in a vision[/i] to the top of a mountain to view all the kingdoms of the world in a moment. This seems to be an example of Satan having power to influence and alter perception in a godly (God, even!) soul.

I should mention that I am at peace and am comfortable going to sleep. But, admittedly, that isn't how I felt at six this morning when I woke from the most recent one.

Thank you and God bless. I appreciate your prayers and scriptural wisdom.

Michael Spotts:.
www.theopenlife.com