what does the bible say?
God can grant visions to people today and possibly does so around the world; however, we also see in the Bible that visions from God were rare. We should probably, then, expect God to grant visions on rare occasions today. As a point of clarity, a vision is when someone is awake, as opposed to a dream given by God when they are asleep. In the Bible we read accounts where people such as Joseph (Jacob’s son), Joseph (the fiancée of Mary), Solomon, Isaiah, Daniel, Peter, and others received visions. These few accounts cover thousands of years and even within the lifetime of those who received visions, accounted for a very small percentage of their time on Earth and their relationship with God. God likely uses visions in places where the gospel is restricted. However, any claimed vision must be tested against Scripture, as God’s Word is the final authority on truth. Those who receive or hear of visions should seek God’s guidance through prayer and Scripture, trusting that He provides understanding when needed.