Immense Presence of Energy
In spite of that I still had a longing to comprehend the text’s meaning and persisted in my search; whereby, in due course, one day I decided to start from the very beginning, and read the entire manuscript again; however, this time reading verse by verse s-l-o-w-l-y; from Genesis to Malachi. Day after day, I notably prayed for divine wisdom and guidance to grasp the answers to my puzzling questions. Ultimately, a revelation finally transpired, as though a light came on; showing clarity of the scriptures that began to come alive with excitement. The verses in each book began to flow together and set in motion the prophet’s testimony of God’s glorious devotion that opened a new reality of a divine love of benevolence …show more content…
The kind, gentleness of this magnificent power became magnificent and seemed to struggle constantly for a relationship and acceptance. In fact, I became overwhelmed with tears, numerous times during my study, to realize the intensity and determination this presence had and the rejection He/she endured. Unequivocally, the majority of the LORD’S assistance encompassed a multitude of unappreciative people, with terrible attitudes. Nevertheless, this transformation developed into a positive outlook within my being. For instead of viewing the prophets as delusional oppressors that were always threatening people; I assuredly experienced extreme sympathy and compassion for these misunderstood mighty men. Furthermore, I realized the prophets were a wonderful evolving illumination of God. The prophet’s description of a genuine marriage partnership with God occurred as comprehensible, when the clarity of the Divine’s position …show more content…
Certainly, this request endures above any of one’s earthly partnerships, regardless of what involvement one may become associated with; for we persist as being divinely directed to be marriage partners with the LORD, as Jeremiah states that, “For I am married unto you…”Jer 3:14.
The sexual talk between God and His people in the Old Testament makes boundless folks, both scholars and numerous others feel quite uneasy, wanting to explain it away as metaphors, allegories, symbolism and such; regardless, I belief its direct meaning states precisely what it means. The terminology used regarding the marriage relationship presented by God occurs frank and to the point by various Major Prophets that relate to this divine involvement (Isa 54:5, Jer 3:14, 31:32).
Unfortunately, this relationship with God became diminished by the people’s idolatry and lustful actions; resulting in the Prophets plain-spoken attacks on the Israelites adulterous actions throughout the entry text. There are numerous stories of God being …“broken with their whorish heart” (Ezek 6:9); referring to whores, whoredom and harlots repetitively by the Prophets Isaiah, Jeremiah, and
In spite of that I still had a longing to comprehend the text’s meaning and persisted in my search; whereby, in due course, one day I decided to start from the very beginning, and read the entire manuscript again; however, this time reading verse by verse s-l-o-w-l-y; from Genesis to Malachi. Day after day, I notably prayed for divine wisdom and guidance to grasp the answers to my puzzling questions. Ultimately, a revelation finally transpired, as though a light came on; showing clarity of the scriptures that began to come alive with excitement. The verses in each book began to flow together and set in motion the prophet’s testimony of God’s glorious devotion that opened a new reality of a divine love of benevolence …show more content…
The kind, gentleness of this magnificent power became magnificent and seemed to struggle constantly for a relationship and acceptance. In fact, I became overwhelmed with tears, numerous times during my study, to realize the intensity and determination this presence had and the rejection He/she endured. Unequivocally, the majority of the LORD’S assistance encompassed a multitude of unappreciative people, with terrible attitudes. Nevertheless, this transformation developed into a positive outlook within my being. For instead of viewing the prophets as delusional oppressors that were always threatening people; I assuredly experienced extreme sympathy and compassion for these misunderstood mighty men. Furthermore, I realized the prophets were a wonderful evolving illumination of God. The prophet’s description of a genuine marriage partnership with God occurred as comprehensible, when the clarity of the Divine’s position …show more content…
Certainly, this request endures above any of one’s earthly partnerships, regardless of what involvement one may become associated with; for we persist as being divinely directed to be marriage partners with the LORD, as Jeremiah states that, “For I am married unto you…”Jer 3:14.
The sexual talk between God and His people in the Old Testament makes boundless folks, both scholars and numerous others feel quite uneasy, wanting to explain it away as metaphors, allegories, symbolism and such; regardless, I belief its direct meaning states precisely what it means. The terminology used regarding the marriage relationship presented by God occurs frank and to the point by various Major Prophets that relate to this divine involvement (Isa 54:5, Jer 3:14, 31:32).
Unfortunately, this relationship with God became diminished by the people’s idolatry and lustful actions; resulting in the Prophets plain-spoken attacks on the Israelites adulterous actions throughout the entry text. There are numerous stories of God being …“broken with their whorish heart” (Ezek 6:9); referring to whores, whoredom and harlots repetitively by the Prophets Isaiah, Jeremiah, and