Thursday, July 15, 2021

A MESSAGE OF HOPE

 

A MESSAGE OF HOPE - WORKERS - AUDIO


Painting by Daniel Gerhardtz

Father gave me a message to His Bride this morning.  It came in a very special way.  A friend of mine told me that she was praying for me and that when she did, she saw me surrounded with beautiful yellow flowers.  Then when I scrolled down on a video on YouTube, I saw a lady asking a question and was prompted to answer her.  Not thinking much of it, I set myself out to find out what these yellow flowers are about.  I was led to go and see where in the Word yellow is mentioned and if there is anything of significance to me.  I came across Psalm 68: 13.

 Psalm 68: 13

 13 Though ye have lien among the pots, yet shall ye be as the wings of a dove covered with silver, and her feathers with yellow gold.

Quite a beautiful verse.  Not sure what it all meant I went to different commentaries and was truly blessed by what I found.  Instead of re-inventing the wheel, I will just simply read the commentary.  This is found on the website called Biblestudytools.com.  You will note that all the different commentaries in a way describe first trying times, but with the common thread of righteousness as silver and purity as gold.  Different scenarios are painted, all applicable to our lives, current events and prophetically.

The first part of the verse is discussed...

Though ye have lain among the pots

Kimchi takes these words to be the words of the women, or of the psalmist addressing the Israelites going out to war; that though they should lie in a low, dark, and disagreeable place, in the camp, in the open field, exposed to wind and weather; yet they should be fair and beautiful, and be loaded with gold and silver, the spoil of the enemy. But Fortunatus Scacchus refers them, much better, to the encampment of the Israelites in their tents, and to the disposition and order of their army going to battle: the body of the army in the middle, and the two wings, right and left, on each side; whose glittering armor of gold and brass, the rays of the sun striking on them, are fitly resembled by the colors on the wings and back of a dove.

Another learned writer thinks they are an address to the wings of the dove; that is, to the dove itself, meaning the Holy Spirit, expostulating with him how long he would dwell within the limits and borders of the land of Canaan; which was not long after the ascension of Christ, for soon was the gift of the Holy Ghost poured down upon the Gentiles. 

In a different view we see they are an address to the people of Israel; intimating, that though they had been in adversity, and their lives had been made bitter with hard bondage, in mortar and in brick, and in all manner of service in the field; and had lain among the brick kilns and furnaces when in Egypt; and in the times of the Judges had suffered much from their neighbours, by whom they were frequently carried captive; and had been in affliction in the times of Saul; yet now in prosperous circumstances in the times of David, who had conquered their enemies, and enlarged their dominions, and restored peace; and especially would be more so in the days of Solomon, when they enjoyed great plenty and prosperity, and silver was made to be as the stones of the street.

Though it is best of all to apply the words to the church and people of God in Gospel times; and they may describe their state and condition by nature and by grace, in adversity and in prosperity: the former in this clause, in which there is an allusion to scullions, or such as lie among coppers and furnaces, and are black and sooty; and so it describes the Lord's people before conversion, who are black with original sin and actual transgressions; (This makes me think of the Shulamite in the Song of Solomon who at the beginning ask him not to look at her as she works in the vinyard, being black from the sun beating on her), who being transgressors from the womb, and as long as they live and walk in sin, and have their conversation with the men of the world, may be said to lie among the pots: and this may also be expressive of the church of Christ being in adversity, and black with the sun of persecution smiting her; and she might be said to lie among the pots while the ten Heathen persecutions lasted, and also in the reign of antichrist; during which time the church is in the wilderness, and the witnesses prophesy in sackcloth;

The second part of the verse...

[yet shall they be as] the wings of a dove covered with silver, and
her feathers with yellow gold:

The philosopher observes, that the necks of doves appear of a golden color by the refraction of light. And this describes the saints and people of God as they are by grace. They are comparable to the dove on many accounts: like doves of the valleys, every one of them mourn for their iniquities; like the trembling and fearful dove, tremble at the apprehensions of divine wrath, and judgment to come under first convictions; and are fearful of their enemies, and of their own state; are humble, modest, and meek; think the worst of themselves, and the best of others; flee to Christ for refuge, and to ordinances for refreshment; are chaste and affectionate to Christ, and harmless and inoffensive in their lives and conversations. Being "as the wings of a dove covered with silver" may denote the purity of doctrine held by them; the words of the Lord being as silver purified seven times, and the preciousness and sincerity of their faith, by which they mount up with wings as eagles; and the holiness of their conversation, being as becomes the Gospel of Christ: and being as the "feathers" of a dove covered "with yellow gold" may denote their being adorned with the graces of the Spirit, as faith, hope, and love; which are more precious than gold that perisheth, and are called chains of gold, see; or their being clothed with the righteousness of Christ, signified by gold of Ophir, and clothing of wrought gold ; or their being enriched with the unsearchable, solid, substantial, and durable riches of Christ,

It describes the church in the latter day, when her light will be come, and the glory of the Lord will rise upon her; when her stones will be laid with fair colors, and her foundations with sapphires; when she shall, have the glory of God upon her, and be as a bride adorned for her husband.

I am amazed at how much is mentioned in these commentaries of what Father has been talking to me about with regard to my previous devotionals, the Precious Gemstones and the Bleeding Heart Dove.  

Who knew that all of that is compressed into such a small verse? In the second chapter of Song of Solomon he is calling His Bride to come with Him, to rise, but towards the end she has been transformed by His love.

 Song of Solomon 2: 10 - 14

10 My beloved spake, and said unto me, Rise up, my love, my fair one, and come away.

11 For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone;

12 The flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land;

13 The fig tree putteth forth her green figs, and the vines with the tender grape give a good smell. Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away.

14 O my dove, that art in the clefts of the rock, in the secret places of the stairs, let me see thy countenance, let me hear thy voice; for sweet is thy voice, and thy countenance is comely.

 

When we look at the account of Noah when the Arc rested, He sent out the raven and the dove at the same time.  The raven in the Strong’s Concordance speaks of Arab and depicts the anti-Christ that will be sent out soon upon this earth as we already see the world stage prepared for his coming soon.  However, the dove speaks not only of Christ, but the Spirit of God that will be poured out in the greatest revival ever.  As I said in my previous devotional it takes tribulation for the Church to be the Church as the Most High intended.  It is during this time when He will cause the eyes and ears of our loved ones to be opened up and great miracles will happen once again as in the days of Acts when the dove descended on those who waited on Him in the upper room. 

He is about to send out the raven and the dove and as great calamity is to fall on this earth, so also great revival.  How this revival will play out, we do not know, because persecution will only increase.  With war, will come His peace as well.  Once again, how this will play out we do not know.  It is in the extremities of life that people will cling to hope in a time where there seems to be no hope.  This painting that I used on the top of this devotional is of my favorite artist, Daniel Gerhardts.  It is called "Message of Hope".  Daniel means Righeous Judge and Gerhard means Spear Ruler.  it is in this time that the Righteous Judge is about to pour out both His Spirit and His wrath upon this earth.  Where in fact as a spear will pierce the hearts of men to either call upon Him or curse Him.  When Father spoke to me this morning He gave me a beautiful word of how He is about to send out His Doves. I could not help but think of the enemy that is also sending out his birds of prey, his ravens in a time like this as this painting is depicting.  But our Father, will bring a message of hope, just like doves were used in ancient times to bring messages to people in other countries, so He is about to send out His doves with a message of hope. 

 Isaiah 60: 1 – 8

1Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee.

For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee.

And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising.

Lift up thine eyes round about, and see: all they gather themselves together, they come to thee: thy sons shall come from far, and thy daughters shall be nursed at thy side.

Then thou shalt see, and flow together, and thine heart shall fear, and be enlarged; because the abundance of the sea shall be converted unto thee, the forces of the Gentiles shall come unto thee.

The multitude of camels shall cover thee, the dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; all they from Sheba shall come: they shall bring gold and incense; and they shall shew forth the praises of the Lord.

All the flocks of Kedar shall be gathered together unto thee, the rams of Nebaioth shall minister unto thee: they shall come up with acceptance on mine altar, and I will glorify the house of my glory.

Who are these that fly as a cloud, and as the doves to their windows?

As you can hear there is great significance to this seemingly insignificant scripture of Psalm 68: 13.  It speaks of the Bride in her glorified state, but what kind of Bride?  One who although life has thrown her to be covered in the black soot of hardship and trials, have come out pure and of Christlike character. She has dove's eyes. She is like an army of banners!

 Song of Solomon 6: 9 - 10

My dove, my undefiled is but one; she is the only one of her mother, she is the choice one of her that bare her. The daughters saw her, and blessed her; yea, the queens and the concubines, and they praised her.

10 Who is she that looketh forth as the morning, fair as the moon, clear as the sun, and terrible as an army with banners?

I asked Father to confirm the word to me and whether He would like me to release it.  Right at that moment when I said that, I looked up and a flock of white doves flew over the field I was looking at.  You will also remember me mentioning that I replied to a lady on YouTube.  When I went back to that comment I saw that her profile picture was a yellow flower, reminding me of my friend praying for me surrounded by yellow flowers, and to top if off, the lady's name on the profile is "Dove’s eyes". My daughter also changed her profile picture on WhatsApp last night.  When I looked this morning I saw that it was a bride with a dove descending on her.  Such beautiful confirmation of what He is about to do for His doves. 

Word received 15th July 2021

MESSAGE OF HOPE

My precious Doves, you who have a single eye, focused on Me, not only in your lives, but a heart wholly given over...I will send you out in flight to all the nations, that the token of true peace in the midst of chaos may be seen by all.

As I descended on My Son when He rose from the waters of baptism, so I will ascend upon you, you who have risen in My might from the waters of the baptism of death into new life. 

Just as your life has been sustained by My Spirit, so I will sustain you.  I will shine upon you and you will declare My glory amongst the nations so that all will call upon Me in a time of need.  For only in Me will they find true peace in a time of war and calamity. 

Arise My Doves and come away with Me.  Arise and shine with My glory that will come upon you.

You have given me your all, now I will give you all things in this time of great need.  That you may be a comfort to My people, just as I have comforted you.  That you may speak tenderly to them as I did to you.  That you may rise with healing in your wings, as I rose over you. 

So come My Doves, let us fly over the nations.  Let us bring hope, faith and love amidst the darkest hour.  I will bear you up with My wings, My Doves.  I will be the wind beneath your wings.  I will cause you to soar above the storms that the eyes of the blind may see and the deaf may hear and call upon Me. 

The window of opportunity, only a small opening.  But those who desires to be free to know My ways, will hearken. 

So come and fly away with Me.  A message of hope in a dark world where there will seem as if there is no hope at all, is what you will be.

Amen.

 

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