 |
|
Reply
| | (1 recommendation so far) | Message 1 of 3 in Discussion |
|
The Spirit Prepares the Bride
1. Typology in the Old Testament In many passages of scripture non-personal things typify the Holy Spirit: wind, fire, rain, dew, oil, etc. But wherever the Old Testament depicts the Holy Spirit preparing the Bride of Christ, a person always typifies Him. We see this especially in the examples of the life of Esther and that of Rebecca.
2. From the Life of Esther
Esther depicts the character and conduct necessary to become the Bride of the King. Let's look at two examples of the work of the Holy Spirit selecting and preparing the queen to meet her king.
Read Esther 1:3-19; 2:1-4
The seven chamberlains (eunuchs) typify the Holy Spirit inviting; the seven princes typify the Holy Spirit judging. We must accept the invitation of the Holy Spirit or else come under His judgment and be set aside in favor of someone else.
Read Esther 2:8-17
Hege, the keeper of the women, typifies the Holy Spirit, responsible for the preparation and purification of the Bride. Half the preparation was with "myrrh" (meaning suffering) and half with "sweet odors" (meaning joy). Hege provided Esther with all that she needed. When she pleased Hege, she pleased the king and became queen.
3. From the Life of Rebecca
Genesis 24 contains a beautiful ?parable?, in which Abraham typifies God the father; Isaac typifies Jesus the Son; Rebecca typifies the Bride of Christ, the Church; and the nameless servant typifies the Holy Spirit. The following are nine ways in which the servant depicts the Holy Spirit in his relationships to the Church:
Gen. 24:2, 10: The servant ruled over all of Abraham?s possessions.
Gen. 24: 2,3: He was responsible for choosing the bride.
Gen. 24:10: He came with ten gift-bearing camels.
Gen. 24:13-21: Rebecca?s response to the servant determined her life?s destiny.
Gen. 24:25,31: Rebecca was set apart by the gifts she accepted from the servant.
Gen. 24:25,31: Rebecca and her family provided a dwelling place for the servant and his camels.
Gen. 24:58, 59: The servant became Rebecca?s guide to take her to the bridegroom.
The servant was Rebecca's only source of information about both Isaac and Abraham.
The servant's job was finished when he delivered Rebecca to Isaac. He asked nothing for himself.
4. The Camels are Coming!
While the nameless servant had rulership over all of his master's possessions, they were carried on a beast of burden called a ?camels?. These unusual creatures are made to walk in the desert places with the capacity of carrying cargo at a long distance. The camels carried the gifts that were given to the selected bride.
Not only did Rebecca give drink to the servant, but she also selflessly drew water for all of the ten camels until were they satisfied. Rebecca and her family even provided a 'dwelling place' for the 'sent ones'. It is not enough just to receive the gifts of God, but we must also receive those who are carrying, release and impart those same gifts. Rebecca's family was blessed as they 'made room' for the camels - those who came carrying the gifts.
"The camels are coming!"
It is has often been stated, "God offends the mind to reveal the heart." So is the case today. New camels are coming! Do not miss the gift by stumbling over the package. Discern the ways of God, seek wisdom and respond in faith by creating a dwelling place for the camels that are carriers of His presence. A new generation of camels is coming. They might look different.
They might even act somewhat different. Their approach and style might even appear to be "out of the box." The packages they are carrying might even be in a different sort of wrapper! But know this, a fresh breed of gift laden camels are being released from the throne of God to beatify the body of Christ to prepare her to be presented to her king.
The camels are coming. To receive His gifts - receive His camels.
excerted from: www.jimgoll.com |
|
 First
Previous
2-3 of 3
Next
Last
|
Reply
| | (1 recommendation so far) | Message 2 of 3 in Discussion |
|
| Thank you 1_faithful2Yah for sharing. God bless you dalfrath. | |
|
Reply
| | (1 recommendation so far) | Message 3 of 3 in Discussion |
|
Amen,Great Post,Thank You For Sharing. May God Richly Bless You, Love In Christ,Joylee. TheJoyOfTheLordIsMyStrengh. |
|
|
Free Forum Hosting
Important Announcement
