His law is not one of confinement, and His nature is love.
October 2nd, 2010 § Leave a Comment
right now, everything looks different. right now, everything feels different. right now, everything is different. the air I’m breathing is thicker, and has more meaning. I’m more aware of my heartbeat, more intentional with my thoughts, more focused on my purpose. yet at the same time, everything around me seems to fade into a dreamlike state; a state of euphoria, where earthly things fall away and the brightness of eternity is heightened. I no longer earthly-minded, but am consumed with the Kingdom. as it states in Colossians 3:8, everything else is worthless when compared to the infinite value of knowing Jesus Christ my Lord. for His sake I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so I could gain Christ.
heaven has come down, and I can feel the Spirit of my Lord and Savior in each moment, as He breathes His life into my otherwise non existent lungs. His glory shines in the sunrise, kisses my face with the rain, and warms my flesh with the brightness of the noonday sun. these things are no longer solely tangible and physical, but are true representations of my heart’s cry; for greater intimacy with my Abba, Jesus Christ. this is where I belong. this is what I was meant to live for.
I no longer live for the approval of men. their affirming glances and deceiving nods no longer phase me. their speech drips with promises, sweet like honey; yet sticky and resulting in entanglement and false acceptance. these temporary endorsements no longer draw me in, for I am living for an audience of One; an eternal audience.
I am living for King whose love is never ending. His love does not waver or exhaust. His love sustains, uplifts, and and shines radiantly like gold down on His children; exposing and swallowing all darkness. His love burns with the strongest jealousy, overwhelming me with a desire to focus on His heartbeat alone. I am striving for my heartbeat to match the beautiful, rhythmic melody of His heart. with each pumping of blood through my veins and cycle of air filling my lungs, I am losing more of myself and becoming one with my Father.
I crave Him more with each moment, sustained by His presence alone. I am obsessed, consumed with heaven; which abides in His heart. He is preparing me for my eternal calling, which has already begun. He is preparing me for battle. for war. He is sharpening my eyes and ears, and strengthening my Spirit to embark in a battle for the sake of all life. He speaks to me in the faintest whispers, the strongest shouts, the glory of laughter, the fullness of joy, the cleansing of tears, and in the harkening commands to remain faithful and fight for Him.
He is speaking to me now. the breath of heaven is coming down. blowing, sweeping, consuming, reviving. this is where destiny and eternity collide. open your eyes, listen for My voice, and repeat what I say. speak it into existence. release My Kingdom into the atmosphere. do not let your mind be cluttered. just be. the time is now. this is your place. a time of great awakening and revelation is right around the corner. I am getting ready to pour My Spirit out again on all people. the willing and the ready; as well as those who do not expect it. I will burn away all other desires, and all other lovers.
His law is not one of confinement, and His nature is love. He does not harshly force us to commune with Him. He is the embodiment of all love, and it is by freedom that we are drawn to Him. the knowledge of being loved completely and endlessly is enough for us to realize the extreme depravity of our souls, and run into His arms. yet, there is no fear in love. in His presence, everything is renewed. arise, My love, He says. unveil your face, let My glory shine upon you. He removes our rags and soiled clothing, turning them into a garment of praise. once we have tasted the sweetness of His Spirit, our response should be holiness and obedience; which is pure, consuming devotion. as Luke 12:48 states, to whom much is given, much is required. as we grow more intimate with Him, we are required to respond to His call of becoming set-apart, reserved for Him alone.
in His love, all beauty is known. in His love, all freedom is present. in His love, all hearts are awakened. in His love, all is revived with new life. in His love, all holiness and purity dwells. I will be filled in You, oh Breath of Life and Stream of Living Water. consume me, for I delight in You alone. let the fire fall, let the wind blow, let Your glory come down.
