Eternal Glory....

(Preface: I am barely scratching the surface of such a vast subject. For now, I share with you my completely unorganized thoughts on one of my favorite topics. Enjoy!)

I am fascinated by eternity. Truly, there is nothing like meditating on the very substance of my purpose. It's pure bliss.

The more I learn of the eternal, the more I find myself walking into pockets of hidden wisdom; priceless insight that I was utterly blind to before coming to this place of understanding. It is a beautiful thing to get caught up in the everlasting. It is in this place of revelation that striving ceases, and you are escorted into joyful abiding. True transformation. Within this place is the revelation of the glory Christ won for His beloved bride. I get chills when I think of the reference the Apostle Paul made to the church of Corinth. "No eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor has entered into the heart of man, the things that God has prepared for those who love Him." (1 Corinthians 2:9, Isaiah 64:4). Even now Jesus is giving us small glimpses of what is to come (Jeremiah 33:3). This glory, this inheritance, is the vehicle that motivates us unto righteousness and whole-hearted abandonment. Again, we see that Paul knew what he was talking about when He exhorted believers not to have the mentality of this world, but rather a mentality likened to that which is above (Colossians 3:2). It's only in this mindset that the Church will find her identity, and taste of true victory.

And one thing is certain. Without this precious knowledge, we are surely destroyed (Hosea 4:6, Proverbs 29:18).

Quotes

"How our hearts have cried to the Lord that we might approach Him and enter into such fellowship, such humility, as would constrain us to abide continually at His feet! It is precious to have received the kiss of reconciliation and to know that the Son is not angry, neither shall we perish by the way (Ps. 2:12); but there is another longing in the hearts of those who are girding up their loins and pressing on to go through with Jesus. This longing is for the kiss of betrothal, which will bring us nigh into Him in a deeper way, in a closer relationship. Do you know what separation it means? There can be no flirting with the world; there can be no dallying with the flesh; both the flesh and the world must be put away. This relation between Christ and His bride is going to begin down here on earth, and will reach perfection in the over-comers. How many, who have been redeemed by the Blood of the Lamb, are satisfied with little more than nothing. How many are satisfied with themselves and their attainments; but God is not satisfied with them when they are walking beneath the light He has given them. Let us not be satisfied with any place or attainments with which He will not be satisfied."

- Cora Harris Macilravy "Christ and His Bride" pg 13

Lovesick for This Man...

A couple of things I really appreciate...

Number One: Eternity. To muse the day of the Son of God joining His beloved bride in holy matrimony; when the agonizing distance and sin that this world is drenched in is no longer to be found.  I find myself daydreaming of the age when all things will be made new. (SIDE NOTE: I am awe-stuck by architecture. Always have been.) When a large beautiful building catches my gaze, sometimes I compare it to the mansions that are being prepared right now in Heaven. And when I think on the weakness of the human frame, I revel in the little knowledge I have concerning the resurrected body and it's boundless abilities. The thoughts of these things excite me, but do you know what causes the breath to catch in my chest? It's this: the thought of actually being with Jesus. Okay, let's throw away our Sunday school mentality for just a minute. One day we will literally walk with this Man. No longer will we speak words to the invisible Godhead, but rather in the company of the Throne Room, surrounded by all it's inhabitants. We will spend eternity under the constant revelation of His omniscience. Just think...the revelation of Jesus will only become better and better as eternity unfolds. Hallelujah!

I cannot wait to look into His eyes as we share a meal together. I long to feel His hands holding mine as He leads me in the dance of the divine. I'm getting chills just thinking about it.

Number Two: Poetic lyrics. I am captivated by an assembly of words that are woven together by intense beauty and piercing truth. Basically anything that will escort me into the Revelation of Jesus and His Kingdom, bring it on. With that said, the labor of Phil Wickham and Audra Lynn has been so precious to me in this season. Their lyrics are marinated in the tenderness of His heart and the power of His countenance. I delight in joining their lovesick cry for Him to be magnified. It's absolutely glorious.