Sharing Dreams

I have many spiritual dreams, and I struggle to know if I should share them. Two days ago, I had the most amazing dream. I have decided not to share it on my blog. However, I want to share it with someone. I am curious how others would interpret it. How do I know who to share it with?

The bible tells the story of the dreamer, Joseph. Joseph had powerful dreams about God's destiny over his life. When he shared those dreams with his family, they became jealous and angry. Does this mean Joseph should not have shared those dreams? I have three considerations that suggest Joseph was not wrong to share his dreams.

1. If not family, then who??!
I think family should be supportive and loving. Joseph should feel the freedom to share his dreams with his family. If God gave Joseph such powerful dreams, I think he should feel safe sharing them with his family.

God's Doing
2. Joseph didn't conjure up these dream, so he can't take credit for them. By sharing the dreams he is not boasting in himself. He is declaring God's great love over him.

3. A Good Man
Joseph was beloved because he had God's favor on his life. The brother's actions are not any more excusable because Joseph shared his dreams. Going into slavery was not a result of Joseph's dreams, or his sharing of those dreams. He went into slavery because his brothers were wicked and jealous.

I will agree that Joseph was naive to share his dreams with brothers who already were green with envy. Joseph probably should have shown restraint. However, I don't think it was a sin for him to share those dreams. Joseph should be unashamed of the destiny God sings over him. Let the poor guy celebrate.

I don't long to be prideful, boastful, or self-serving when I share my dreams. I am fully aware that I could never conjure up the dreams God has given me. But, I do need wisdom as to whom I am to share them with.