Divine Whispers | by Viju Jeremiah Traven
As Adam, the Father of Humanity, chose ignorance and rebellion over complete obedience, Eden’s splendor vanished into shadow. Creation wailed in primal anguish as sin’s poison infected death in every living thing (Romans 5:12, 8:22). We became cosmic orphans, exiles wandering in dark terrains, separated from the Father’s glory (Isaiah 59:2). Yet in our desolation, the Firstborn Son of God rose like a Warrior-King, the promised Seed Who would crush the old cunning serpent beneath His heel (Genesis 3:15).
Son of Glory, the Almighty appeared in vulnerable flesh (John 1:14). More than a Divine mandate, it is the Bridegroom’s burning pursuit, His heart bleeding with holy longing, resolved to reclaim His beloved forever (Hosea 2:19-20).
On that splintered tree, He hung stripped, ravaged, forsaken. The hands that formed us wonderfully and fearfully were nailed by evil men (Psalm 22:16). The face that outshines the sun was marred beyond recognition (Isaiah 52:14). He was mocked and rejected so that the fallen world might believe Him and be adopted by God as His children born in the Bloodline of Christ (Isaiah 53:3; Luke 18:31-32; John 1:11; Romans 5:8; Ephesians 1:5-6; 2:13).
His Blood, each drop a universe of mercy, poured out as the supreme sacrifice (Hebrews 9:12). The Temple veil was torn asunder by the unseen hands of the Almighty (Matthew 27:51). The ancient barrier between God and man collapsed. The Mercy Seat, once hidden, is now wide open for every broken soul seeking God (Hebrews 4:16). Emerging from the tomb, He carried our names engraved upon His palms into Heaven (Isaiah 49:16).
This Good News is not a mere religious concept but a burning new covenant written in Yeshua’s Blood to rescue us eternally from the penalty of our sin. Now He stands before us asking, “Will you love Me as I have loved you?” (Romans 1:16; Hebrews 8:6-7, 13; Hebrews 5:9; Revelation 3:20; John 13:34; John 21:15). How dare we respond with a lukewarm response when He calls us to inseparable union with His Spirit? Cling to Yeshua, the Bridegroom, Who waits for us to prepare ourselves as His Bride for the wedding feast in Heaven (2 Corinthians 11:2; Revelation 3:15-16; John 15:4-5; 1 Corinthians 6:17; Romans 8:38-39; Ephesians 5:31-32).
Beloved, let us cast aside our filthy garments and consecrate ourselves! The One Who loved us vehemently now knocks on our door, His voice trembling with pure desire, drawing us into the holy chambers of intimacy (Song of Solomon 1:4; Revelation 3:20).
Salvation was never about escaping hell but forever celebrating Christ, the King of Glory (Psalm 24:3-4; 7-10; 1 Corinthians 2:8; Revelation 20:14-15). He endured the Cross not to draw multitudes of undevoted religious converts but to awaken His chosen Bride adorned spotless for Him alone (Ephesians 5:27). The Judge above all has arrived not to condemn the world, but as our Advocate and Bridegroom eager to kiss the Bride (Isaiah 56:5-6; Zephaniah 3:17).
Prayer: Yeshua, the Lover of my soul, let Your passion consume me anew to remain co-crucified with You. Pierce me with the beauty of Your sacrifice until all lesser loves fade. I surrender to Your warm embrace. Claim me again as Your own. Amen.
Reflection: Have I seen the Cross of Christ as our marriage altar? Have I abandoned everything that competes with my devotion to Him? So I give my life as a living sacrifice for One Who bled the Cross to redeem my soul (Romans 12:1-2; Mark 12:30).
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