Monday, December 26
Many prophecies given. Many generations came and left. Until, the prophecies came to pass.
When heaven’s Temple came down...
“But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons.” (Gal. 4:4-5 NIV)
...a Son was given to Mary and Joseph. “...the One to be Ruler in Israel, whose goings forth are from of old, from everlasting.” (Micah 5:2 NKJV) The One Who was “the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.” (Col. 1:15 NKJV)
The begotten of Eternity. God come in Person. The Ancient of times.
...and the Temple entered a temple. The collision of Divinity and humanity!
This Temple, destined to be destroyed, torn down, ripped apart, by the hands of earth’s religionists, would one day speak these words, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.” (John 2:19 NKJV)
Raise up. To arouse from sitting, reclining, sleep, or even death. But they didn’t get it, “It has taken forty-six years to build this temple, and will You raise it up in three days?” (John 2:20 NKJV)
But this Temple was no ordinary earthly temple. This Temple was of divine origin. (John 2:21)
The heavenly Temple was presented in the earthly temple...
And “when the days of [Mary’s] purification according to the law of Moses were completed, [Mary and Joseph] they brought Him to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord.” (Luke 2:22 NKJV)
The Firstborn, not only of Mary but of all creation, was nestled in the arms of His earthly mother and dedicated to His heavenly Father.
Oh my Lord...A golden halo crown’d Him
Heaven’s Temple entered earth to give those on earth an entrance into heaven’s Temple!
“Joy to the world! the Lord is come; Let earth receive her King.”
Heaven's temple right here with us, what a miracle, I love it!
Great post Lynn, thanks!
Thanks so much, Marja! I didn't get to wish you a Merry Christmas! Hope you had a wonderful time with family. Blessings to you!
*The* temple entered *a* temple. Powerful.
I just looked up "destroy."
It means to loosen, break up what's compacted into parts.
Hmmm...
Once He was broken, there were "little Christs" set free. Little temples all over the world.
Big collisions.
What a great thought, Sandra! I love that! Thanks so much for your comment. What a blessing!
Wonderful post-"When the Temple of Heaven and Earth converged" Enough said!!
I like this thought of the heavens and humanity colliding...Hallelujah
Lynn, I just wanted to tell you what a blessing you are to me and thanks for being so inspiring. I pray God blesses you in the coming year and restores all that was broken, torn down, or missing. Big hugs!
Such a beautiful post! Thank you, Lynnie!
Terrie, Kim, Sherry, and Michele, forgive me for being so late in responding to your kind comments. I'm trying to catch up from Christmas. Your comments are always appreciated. New Year's blessings to you all!