I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s Day, and I heard behind me a loud voice, as of a trumpet, There are differing interpretations of what John meant by being "in the Spirit." I think that He was communing with the Holy Spirit in prayer. There are also differing interpretations of "the Lord's Day." … Continue reading The Voice of Jesus (Revelation 1:10)
Knowing Christ and Him Crusified (Song of Songs 1:13)
A bundle of myrrh is my beloved to me, That lies all night between my breasts. The Shulamite compares king Solomon with a bundle of myrrh resting upon her heart. Myrrh was most commonly used as a costly burial spice; this speaks of the cross. Treasured above all else is Christ and His Cross. It … Continue reading Knowing Christ and Him Crusified (Song of Songs 1:13)
Testimony of a Simple Man who is Fully Given to Jesus (Revelation 1:9)
I, John, both your brother and companion in the tribulation and kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was on the island that is called Patmos for the word of God and for the testimony of Jesus Christ. It is debated among scholars as to who "John" is. Though I have read most say it … Continue reading Testimony of a Simple Man who is Fully Given to Jesus (Revelation 1:9)
Awaken My Heart
“The church is asleep in the light” Keith Green I am reminded of summer in 2014. I had two dreams in the month of July that shook me to the core. Both were about sin and compromise in the Church and my own life; both ended in death and destruction. For the next couple of … Continue reading Awaken My Heart
Enjoyed by God (Song of Songs 1:12)
While the king is at his table, My spikenard(perfume) sends forth its fragrance. We have been invited to the table of the Lord. There will be a very real day that we will physically sit at the table for the "Marriage supper of the lamb" (Rev. 19:6-9). We have also been invited, in the present, … Continue reading Enjoyed by God (Song of Songs 1:12)
God Bookends Creation (Revelation 1:8)
“I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End,” says the Lord, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.” This title that God declares of Himself is in relationship to the earth. I make this assessment because He is the one who "is to come." The theme of … Continue reading God Bookends Creation (Revelation 1:8)
Beautified with Divine Character and Redemption (Song of Songs 1:11)
We will make you ornaments of gold With studs of silver. The Lord works with His people to accomplish His good plans and purposes. What is He seeking to accomplish in our lives? The "ornaments of gold" speak of divine character and the "studs of silver" speak of redemption. He is taking time, with intentionality … Continue reading Beautified with Divine Character and Redemption (Song of Songs 1:11)
