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As we have found ourselves in the midst of a declared pandemic, I have been largely silent on the issue – obviously here on this site, but in my personal life as well. The thing is, I’m quite tired of hearing about it if I’m honest. There are much larger issues which hold my interest and it’s those to which I ply the most mental energy… you know things like the reality of God, salvation, justice, the end of human trafficking, ending the slaughter of the unborn… things that truly matter and have lasting significance.
To clarify, I’m not saying there isn’t a viral epidemic. I’m not saying that it isn’t serious or that people haven’t died… I’m saying there are issues to which I have committed my thoughts and prayers and they will not be subverted by a temporary circumstance. Having said that, I’ve had a sense for some time that we are not being made aware of what’s really transpiring here, physically or spiritually. There is something more to all of this, but I am at a loss to define what or to quantify this statement further.
The question has been raised within theological circles; “is this a judgement from God?”
It’s a fair question, particularly when one understands that the issues I pointed to previously (as well as others as-of-yet-to-be-named) have stood to bring my nation – and others of similar mind and practices – under a blood guilt by the law of YHVH. The question I would raise in answer however is, “why are you asking men when you should be asking God?”
I do think there is a judgement being rendered currently, but I don’t think it’s the judgement many might immediately assume. Again… I think there’s more going on than meets the eye. Exactly what that is remains to be seen.
Last week, I found myself pondering current events while meditating upon the Lord. I asked Him quite simply “what’s going on?”.
Understand that God tends to speak to me in a number of ways others might be dismissive of, but which affect me profoundly. One such method is through music; a song came to mind and it came with such power, clarity and volume that I had to go look it up. As I listened, I began to understand what He was saying to me through this song.
Personally, I see depths of meaning here and, while I grasp the general inferences, I firmly believe that I don’t grasp it in it’s fullness… The message; God is about to do something great. Something that is both unexpected and well beyond our current perception of what is or can be.
I am looking to the horizon with great anticipation. I am enthusiastic and expectant – I do not know what is coming or what it will look like, but I know that it will be good, because He is good.
And the Lord said to Moses, “Is the Lord’s hand shortened? Now you will see whether my word to you will come true or not!”
Numbers 11:23
חזק ואמץ – Chazak V’Ematz – Be Strong and of Good Courage!
Until next time,
שלום עליכם – Shalom Aleichem – Peace Be Upon You