AIRPLANE

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DREAMS AND VISIONS

POSITIVE...
I have come to see airplanes in dreams and visions as a representation of ministry. The larger the plane, the larger the ministry. The larger the plane, the more members and helpers are needed on board to aid the ministry.

At one time the Lord kept showing each of the GMRN Team as fighter planes flying in formation.

A fighter plane is a weapon of war. It is fast and effective and if you want to find a good comparison for it in scripture, you would use the eagle or the bird of prey as an example. The fighter plane speaks of a minister of intercession and warfare. Of surveying the land on behalf of the Body of Christ and overcoming the enemy in it. To go ahead and scout the area for any attacks.

This speaks of a very aggressive ministry that is more personal in nature and will cripple the Kingdom of darkness! Consider these passages:

Speaking of war: Jeremiah 49:22 Behold, he shall come up and fly as the eagle, and spread his wings over Bozrah: and at that day shall the heart of the mighty men of Edom be as the heart of a woman in her pangs.(GMR)

Speaking of watching over God's people: Deuteronomy 32:10 He found him in a desert land, and in the waste howling wilderness; he led him about, he instructed him, he kept him as the apple of his eye.
11 As an eagle stirs up her nest, flutters over her young, spreads abroad her wings, takes them, bears them on her wings:(GMR)

ALIENS

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DREAMS

POSITIVE...
The Lord has separated you from others. You will not be as them for you are called out ‘separated’ and set apart for His work.

NEGATIVE...
Speaks of the works of the enemy, of deception or of things appearing different to what they really are.

Internal Prophetic:

Psalms 69:8 "I am become a stranger to my brothers, and an alien to my mother's children." (GMR)

You are feeling an outcast. Alienated from others in your family/church/surroundings.

ALLIGATOR

Definition For:
DREAMS

NEGATIVE...
I have never interpreted a dream or vision where an alligator is seen as a positive picture. In most cases, it is seen as an agent of destruction and theft. It resembles the work of the enemy and if I see an alligator in the spirit in vision, I class it as a power demon (See Demons, for a description of levels of demonic power). The teeth of the animal represent a tearing and a violent attack. Daniel describes a creature with many teeth and this is what he had to say:

Daniel 7:19 "Then I would know the truth of the fourth beast, which was diverse from all the others, exceeding dreadful, whose teeth [were of] iron, and his nails [of] brass; [which] devoured, broke in pieces, and stamped the residue with his feet;" (GMR)

The aloe was used as a perfume in biblical times. Woman used it to perfume themselves, but it was also used for the embalming of the dead, as in the case of Jesus. 

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VISIONS

POSITIVE...

Song of Solomon 4:14&16 "Spikenard and saffron; calamus and cinnamon, with all trees of frankincense; myrrh and aloes, with all the chief spices: 16 Awake, O north wind; and come, you south; blow upon my garden, [that] the spices of it may flow out. Let my beloved come into his garden, and eat his pleasant fruits." (GMR)

Speaking of the love of romance and the intimate relationship the bride has with the groom. Referring to the Lord Jesus and our relationship with Him as His bride.

John 19:39 "And there came also Nicodemus, who at the first came to Jesus by night, and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about a hundred pound [weight]." (GMR)

Speaks of death to the flesh.

NEGATIVE...

Proverbs 7:17 "I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon." (GMR)

Speaks of seduction of the harlot.

ALTAR

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VISIONS

POSITIVE...
Used as a prophetic symbol -

Exodus 20:24 "An altar of earth you shall make to me, and shall sacrifice on it your burnt offerings, and your peace offerings, your sheep, and your oxen: in all places where I record my name I will come to you, and I will bless you." (GMR)

This speaks of death to the flesh. It also speaks of giving up those things that hinder you in your work. Laying on the altar your sins and iniquity. It also speaks of ‘burning your bridges’ as Elisha did in burning his cattle and the plow upon the altar.

I often see the altar of God when I enter the throne room in praise and worship. It is golden and I imagine is what was replicated by Moses in the ark of the covenant. At one time I saw upon it a small lamb that had been slaughtered. The Lord took the broken and bleeding lamb from that altar and placed it in my hands. He said very clearly to me, "Take My blood and give it to My people. Go heal My people!"

At other times when I have seen an altar the Lord has said to me, "I need you to sacrifice those things that are important to you, so that I might take you to the next level." I have often been asked to ‘sacrifice my Isaac’ on the altar of God.

NEGATIVE...
May speak of idol worship and demonic rituals which were also prevalent in that time.

Jeremiah 11:13 For [according to] the number of your cities were your gods, O Judah; and [according to] the number of the streets of Jerusalem have you set up altars to [that] shameful thing, [even] altars to burn incense to Baal.(GMR)

See also: Baptism, Bath, Blood, Death, Gold

AMBUSH

Definition For:
DREAMS AND VISIONS

POSITIVE...
If you are the one setting up an ambush, then the picture would be a positive one. It would indicate that you are in control and that the Lord is setting up a plan to thwart the work of the enemy in your life.

Joshua 8:21 And when Joshua and all Israel saw that the ambush had taken the city, and that the smoke of the city ascended, then they turned again, and slew the men of Ai.(GMR)

NEGATIVE...
If it is another group setting up an ambush against you, this would indicate that there is deception in the camp and that you must be careful of what lies ahead. Such a dream or vision would be a warning vision to make you aware of the enemy that lies in wait to kill and destroy. The following is  good passage that describes how the watchmen should be on the alert for such ambushes:

Jeremiah 51:12 Set up the standard upon the walls of Babylon, make the watch strong, set up the watchmen, prepare the ambushes: for the LORD [Yahweh] has both devised and done that which he spoke against the inhabitants of Babylon.(GMR)

ANCESTOR

Definition For:
DREAMS

POSITIVE...
If the ancestor you dream of is someone you knew personally and had a good influence in your life, then they would represent something positive concerning yourself. I interpreted a man's dream where he dreamt of his grandmother (now deceased) in which she was telling him that he needed to go out and face his fears. In reality this same relative brought him to the Lord and was a good influence in his life. In his dream, she represented the Holy Spirit, leading him to a place of victory in his life.

NEGATIVE...
If you are dreaming of deceased ancestors whom you knew, ‘visiting’ you in your dreams, then there is likely some demonic bondage you are still under. The Word is very clear on communicating with the dead and unfortunately many still receive ‘spirits’ who come in the name of their long lost dead ones.

If you dream of ancestors that you had never met, they could represent things of the past that you are still holding onto and need to let go of. Perhaps you had sin or bad experiences in your past and you cannot let them go. Dreaming of past family could indicate to you that there are sins, hurt or guilt in your past that are still part of your present.

Ancestors could also speak of generational traditions and morals that control you. As you have come to the Lord, perhaps you are struggling to break free of the sinful habits of your old life. Dreaming of interacting with ancestors could mean that you need to move on in your new life with Christ.

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VISIONS

POSITIVE...
If you see in vision, generations past that walked in the power and blessing of the Lord, then this passage applies to that revelation:

Deuteronomy 7:9 "Know therefore that the LORD [Yahweh] your God, he [is] God, the faithful God, which keeps covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations;" (GMR)

The blessing of the parents is passed on to the children! I have seen often how children will carry on the spiritual blessing of their parents.

I knew one person whose father was a minister of the faith, but he died while she was young. Even though she was brought up in an non-Christian home there was still a draw to the Lord that she could not understand. Later in life she was born again and spirit filled in the privacy of her own home. Now with a powerful calling on her life, it is clear to see that the generational blessing and calling that was on her father, is now prevalent in her life also. Blessings can also be carried down the generations! The good news is that while curses are passed to the 3^rd and 4^th generations, blessings carry to 1000!

NEGATIVE...
It is most likely however that if the Lord reveals past ancestors to you in dream or vision, that the revelation speaks of generational curses. When I minister with a person, particularly if I am counseling them, I will often see a cord or chains that string from them to the number of generations back the curse extends.

I remember one incident of ministry where the person in question was demonized and had demonic experiences from youth. As I prayed, I saw a chain from this person, to his father and then, his grandfather. As I shared this revelation, it turned out that both his father and grandfather had delved into the occult and considered themselves ‘medicine men’. Upon breaking this link and resisting the enemy, the person was set free from the demonic manifestations in his life! Here is a supporting scripture:

Exodus 20:5 "You shall not bow down yourself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD [Yahweh] your God [am] a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children to the third and fourth [generation] of those that hate me;" (GMR)

ANCHOR

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VISIONS

Hebrews 6:19 "Having this hope as an anchor for the soul, both firm and secure, and which enters into the inside of the veil;" (GMR)

POSITIVE...
When seen in a positive light, an anchor could represent the security you have in the Lord. As in this passage, hope is our anchor! It keeps our eyes set on the goal ahead of us and so we are then secure in our vision and in the Lord.

Hebrews 6:18 That by two unalterable things, in which [it was] impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to hold onto the hope set before us:
19 Having this hope as an anchor for the soul, both firm and secure, and which enters into the inside of the veil;(GMR)

NEGATIVE...
However sometimes when I see an anchor in the spirit, it has a negative connotation. In other words – the anchor is holding us back! An anchor is meant to keep a ship stationary. Now if you look at the ship as a form of ministry, there will be times for rest and ‘dropping anchor’ but when the Lord wants you to move on to the next phase, you need to hoist that anchor and move on. At such times we release the ministry in the spirit, hoist those sails and move full steam ahead!

Speaking of restrictions being removed: Acts 27:40 And when they had taken up the anchors, they committed [themselves] to the sea, and loosed the rudder bands, and hoisted up the mainsail to the wind, and made toward shore.(GMR)

ANGELS

Strong’s 32  aggelos- a messenger, an envoy, one who was sent, an angel, a messenger from God.

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VISIONS

POSITIVE...

Psalms 91:11 "For he shall give his angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways." (GMR)

These angels are issued at birth, namely your guardian angel. In personal experience, such angels are larger than life and look very powerful. We often see them dressed in various gear, they often carry swords and wear sashes.

Psalms 148:2 "Praise you him, all his angels: praise you him, all his hosts." (GMR)

This verse speaks of the worship angels, who worship the Lord in the throne room. These angels are present during praise and worship. In personal revelation and experience, such angels usually have wings and sing with the most lovely voices. They often carry instruments such as harps, tambourines, trumpets and various stringed instruments.

Luke 1:30-31 "And the angel said to her, Fear not, Mary: for you have found favor with God. And, behold, you shall conceive in your womb, and bring forth a son, and shall call his name JESUS." (GMR)

Acts 7:53 Who have received the law by the disposition of angels, and have not kept [it].(GMR)

These are a reference to the messenger angel. One who brings messages from the Lord. In personal experience, such angels are plain looking, in flowing robes, often bearing a scroll or ram’s horn. The leader of these angels is Gabriel:

Luke 1:19 And the angel answering said to him, I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God; and I am sent to speak to you, and to show you this good news.(GMR)

Here is a reference to Michael, the leader of the warrior angels.

Revelation 12:7 "And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought with his angels," (GMR)

 In personal experience, such angels carry swords, have eyes of fire and look very foreboding. These types of angels are also set in charge of ministries, cities and countries as territorial angels. Consider the following passage:

Revelation 3:14 And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things says the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;(GMR)

NEGATIVE...

2 Corinthians 11:14 "And no wonder; for Satan himself is disguised as an angel of light." (GMR)

This speaks of the enemy who appears as an angel of light – a deception. In personal experience, such angels do not reveal their faces and are very bright. They are accompanied with intense emotion and are very forceful. Such an angel would try to get you to receive from them or open your heart to them. Doing so would open your heart wide to the enemy, giving him license in your life. It is not common for a believer to have experiences with angels unless they are operating in the gift of discerning of spirits.

Check all revelations of angels that you receive with someone who is more mature in Christ and will be able to judge the spirits for you. Also consider the following verse that warns against the worship of angels:

Colossians 2:18 Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he has not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,(GMR)

ANT

The ant refers to one who is a hard worker.

Definition For:
DREAMS AND VISIONS

POSITIVE...

Proverbs 6:6 "Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:" (GMR)

Hard working, positive, building up.

NEGATIVE...
In personal experience we have often seen ants and such insects as spirits of infirmity. Although spirits do not contain any shape or form, these symbols stand as a guide to us as to what the Holy Spirit is saying. Flies are often spoken negatively of in scripture. The connotation of such insects is one of contamination and filth. This can be interpreted as a standard negative interpretation for such insects.

APPLE

A fruit common to most people, it has both a negative and positive connotation.

Definition For:
DREAMS

POSITIVE...
An apple in an internal dream can speak of favor or a gift.

NEGATIVE...
A rotten apple in an internal dream can speak of poison, deception, sin or hidden evil within.

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VISIONS

POSITIVE...

Psalms 17:8 "Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of your wings," (GMR)

The apple in this case speaks of favor and a position of importance. As in we are the apple of God’s eye. We are also to keep His teaching as the apple of our eyes (Proverbs 7:2) i.e. To esteem it of great importance.

NEGATIVE...

Genesis 3:6 "And when the woman saw that the tree [was] good for food, and that it [was] pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make [one] wise, she took of the fruit of it, and ate, and gave also to her husband with her; and he ate." (GMR)

This speaks of temptation and the fruits of the flesh - often referred to as ‘the forbidden fruit’.

See also: Fruit

Strong’s definition: 8392  tebah (tay-baw'); perhaps of foreign derivation; a box:

Definition For:
VISIONS

POSITIVE...
Here in the verses below, an ark is symbolic of salvation and the process we undergo when entering into the Body of Christ through baptism into that Body. It is a picture of the baptism unto death to resurrect in new life.

1 Peter 3:20 "Who previously were disobedient, while once the patience of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was in preparation, in which a few, that is, eight souls were saved by water.
21 Which also is a picture of how baptism now saves us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:" (GMR)

Leviticus 16:2 "And the LORD [Yahweh] said to Moses, Speak to Aaron your brother, that he come not at all times into the holy [place] within the veil before the mercy seat, which [is] upon the ark; that he die not: for I will appear in the cloud upon the mercy seat." (GMR)

The ark speaks of the glory of God and His covenant.

A member of the human body. A limb.

Definition For:
DREAMS

POSITIVE...
An arm can speak of your abilities. Your arm is something you use all the time and you would be greatly hindered without it.

NEGATIVE...
In an internal dream, if an arm is causing damage and is associated with a negative emotion, this could speak of those things that hinder or block you in your spiritual life.

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VISIONS

POSITIVE...
Brown-Driver Brigg’s definition:
2220  zerowa` or (shortened) zeroa` and (feminine) zerow` ah or zero` ah- an arm, the forearm, a shoulder, strength

a) arm
b) arm (as symbol of strength)
c) forces (political and military)
d) shoulder (of animal sacrificed)

Deuteronomy 9:29 "Yet they [are] your people and your inheritance, which you brought out by your mighty power and by your stretched out arm." (GMR)

In this case, the arm of the Lord is seen as a tower of strength and deliverance. In a prophetic dream, an arm would symbolize the protection, deliverance and strength of the Lord.

NEGATIVE...

2 Chronicles 32:8 "With him [is] an arm of flesh; but with us [is] the LORD [Yahweh] our God to help us, and to fight our battles. And the people rested themselves upon the words of Hezekiah king of Judah." (GMR)

If an arm is seen in a negative light in a prophetic dream, it would represent fleshly strength. This strength is human and not at all comparable to the strength of God. It would mean that you are trying to do something in your own strength, that God can do better in His!

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DREAMS

POSITIVE...
Dreaming of an army in a positive light could indicate that you have been strengthened. Perhaps you dream of being enlisted in an army. This would mean that you have been going through spiritual training. The army speaks of training, being equipped, a force of strength, unity and protection.

NEGATIVE...
If you dream negatively of an army (i.e. being captured, chased or oppressed), this would indicate that you are captive to desires and works of the flesh that are not of the Lord. It could also indicate an oppression in your life that is controlling you. In another context it could also mean that you are controlling and dominating others to your own will.

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POSITIVE...

Joel 2:11 "And the LORD [Yahweh] shall utter his voice before his army: for his camp [is] very great: for [he is] strong that executes his word: for the day of the LORD [Yahweh] [is] great and very terrible; and who can abide it?" (GMR)

The Body of Christ is known as the army of God. In a positive light, this army is seen as powerful, enabled of the Lord and able to overcome any obstacle. It is God’s hand extended into the earth. This image speaks of the Body of Christ as a whole.

NEGATIVE...

Exodus 14:9 "But the Egyptians pursued after them, all the horses [and] chariots of Pharaoh, and his horsemen, and his army, and overtook them encamping by the sea, beside Pihahiroth, before Baalzephon." (GMR)

A dark army, speaks of the forces of Satan – the pharaoh of this world. His mission is one of destruction, fear, theft and strife. Such an army indicates an attack and curse in the life of the believer.

If you were to dream of the Lord’s army that was in disarray, this would speak of disunity in the body. To dream of wounded soldiers speaks of those who have been attacked from the enemy in their Christian walk.

ARMOR

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VISIONS

POSITIVE...
When seeing either yourself or another person dressed in armor, this without a doubt refers to the armor of God! We are to gird ourselves with this armor for war. This is a source of protection, defense and offense. It is the suite every believer should have. From personal experience, depending on the grandeur of the armor, indicates the level of ministry and authority that the person in question has.

Armour that is gold could indicate that this person is called to one of the fivefold ministry offices. It is common to see Roman or ancient style armor in vision to indicate the armor of God. Paul speaks of our armor here in:

Ephesians 6:11 "Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil." (GMR)

NEGATIVE...
If the armor you see is the armor of man, this would have a negative picture. This would indicate that the person in question is trying to do things in their own flesh. Perhaps they are trying to attain in their ministry or spiritual life using natural means. In which case they are headed for disappointment, because look at what Jesus says about the man who wears the armor he fashioned for himself:

Luke 11:22 "But when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he takes from him all his armor in which he trusted, and divides his spoils." (GMR)

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VISIONS

POSITIVE...

2 Kings 13:17 "…Then Elisha said, Shoot. And he shot. And he said, The arrow of the LORD [Yahweh]'S deliverance, and the arrow of deliverance from Syria: for you shall smite the Syrians in Aphek, till you have consumed [them]." (GMR)

The arrow of the Lord speaks of deliverance and the Lord working on our behalf. I have often seen a fiery arrow in the spirit, which indicates the word of the Lord going forth like lightening and accomplishing the work for which it was sent.

An arrow is a long range weapon. It is also a perfect picture of intercessory warfare, where you would speak forth the word you receive via spiritual revelation from afar and it would hit its mark. A sword speaks of using the logos word of God and would be used in hand to hand combat, but an arrow often finds its mark without the enemy knowing who shot it!

Psalms 144:5 Bow your heavens, O LORD [Yahweh], and come down: touch the mountains, and they shall smoke.
6 Cast forth lightning, and scatter them: shoot out your arrows, and destroy them.(GMR)

NEGATIVE...

Psalms 11:2 "For, look, the wicked bend [their] bows, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may secretly shoot at the upright in heart." (GMR)

The dark arrow in dreams and visions always speaks of the weapons of the enemy. They seek to destroy and cast down the righteous. In the spirit I have often seen negative words and curses spoken over God’s people as black arrows that pierce and cause theft, strife, destruction and fear. To back up this revelation by the Word:

Proverbs 25:18 "A man that bears false witness against his neighbor [is] a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow." (GMR)

Psalms 64:3 Who sharpen their tongue like a sword, [and] bend [their bows to shoot] their arrows, [even] bitter words:
4 That they may shoot in secret at the perfect: suddenly do they shoot at him, and fear not.(GMR)

AUDIENCE

Definition For:
DREAMS

POSITIVE...
If you dream of standing in front of an audience and you are bold and confident, this could indicate a healing dream and the fact that you have risen up. Perhaps you were never confident in such an environment, in which case such a dream would indicate that you had overcome that fear.

NEGATIVE...
If you are ‘playing’ (singing, acting, etc) to an audience in your dream, this would mean that you are putting on a performance. I interpreted a dream once where the lady in question had an audience waiting, to do a show. Yet before she went on stage she had to find the correct clothing to wear. She kept changing outfit after outfit, but none were suitable. The interpretation was very clear: She was concentrating on externals to try and get others to accept her. She thought that if she could put on a good enough ‘show’ then she would no be rejected any more..

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VISIONS

POSITIVE...
If you have a vision of standing in front of an audience preaching, then the connotation would be good. Look at:

Acts 15:12 "Then all the multitude kept silence, and gave audience to Barnabas and Paul, declaring what miracles and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles by them." (GMR)

The Lord will always arrange the audience to receive the power and truth of His Word!

NEGATIVE...
If you are seeing a person striving in front of an audience putting on a ‘show’ this would have the same interpretation as the internal dream. It would mean that the person in question is more interested on pleasing the crowds, than on promoting the Lord and the truth of His Word.

Those who are senior to you and have authority over you. They may be represented by your parents, boss, pastor or any other figure who is set over you in an administrative or spiritual position.

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DREAMS

POSITIVE...
If you dream of an authority figure in a positive light then it could indicate that your leadership is being accepted and that you are growing in that area. It could mean that you are attaining to that level of leadership and authority in your spiritual walk. If they are authorities from worldly circles, they could speak of archetypes and mindsets that control your thinking.

NEGATIVE...
Dreaming of being in bondage to an authority figure would mean that you are under some form of oppression or attack. Perhaps you are being controlled by influences not of God and have been brought under the domination of something that is against the Word. It may also indicate that you are trying to dominate and impose your own will on others..

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VISIONS

POSITIVE...

Romans 13:1 "Let every person be subject to higher authorities. For there is no authority except from God: those that exist are ordained by God." (GMR)

The highest authority is naturally the Lord Himself. A figure of authority that you cannot identify in a dream or vision, could speak of the Lord.

NEGATIVE...

Ephesians 6:12 "For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against authorities, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high [places]." (GMR)

When seen in a negative light – these types of authorities typify the enemy and his works of darkness.

AXE

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VISIONS

POSITIVE...

Jeremiah 51:20 "You [are] my battle axe [and] weapons of war: for with you will I break in pieces the nations, and with you will I destroy kingdoms;" (GMR)

Seen in a positive light, we as the church are an axe in the hand of the Lord. We are His weapon against the enemy. This represents strength and destruction to the works of Satan.

NEGATIVE...

Matthew 3:10 "And now also the axe is laid at the root of the trees: therefore every tree that does not bring forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire." (GMR)

The axe seen in a negative light speaks of separation and destruction. It  separates the good fruit from the bad. When I see an axe bringing a division in the Spirit, I know that the Lord is speaking of bringing a division between those who mean business with God and those who do not.