Moving onward in our "counting the Omer" devotional series, we see an orderly progression in scripture. Today is Day #43. With 41 signifying "separation" and 42 indicating the arrival or Advent of Christ/Judgment,
43 then signifies the TEST RESULTS of Christ's Advent/Judgment. Will we be judged a wheat or a tare? a sheep or a goat? a faithful or wicked servant? righteous or unrighteous?
This is the qualifying factor on what we will be judged on: "What did we do with God's Holy Word?" Since Jesus Christ is THE WORD made flesh, we will be asked what we did with the knowledge of Yeshua, "The Logos."
The Eternal Word
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.
~ John 1:1-5
In Ezekiel
43, we see the significance of
43 as the prophet is describing the final Temple, the glorified Body of Christ. This vision is a POST-Advent prophecy!
Now let them put away their whoredom, and the carcasses of their kings, far from me, and I will dwell in the midst of them forever.
~ Ezekiel
43:9
If
43 symbolizes the Body of Christ, glorified after His Advent, what does rebellion to The Logos here on earth look like now?
In modern times, there has been a resurgence of an old symbol afoot in geo-politics...the Raised Fist. The Raised Fist is an almost universal sign of rebellion. This is a common image in Marxist, Anarchist, Socialist and Communist propaganda. Today we see the Raised Fist in Gay Pride parades, Feminist marches and "global warming" activists. Amazingly, this salute dates back to ancient Assyria which was the forerunner of modern-day Iran. Very creepy correlation.
Here's what God has to say about the "raised fist" symbol:
For no one on earth--from east or west, or even from the wilderness--should raise a defiant fist.
~ Psalm 75:6 (NLT)
But, those who are in rebellion never let a little scripture admonition stop them from doing whatever they feel like, right? It is that spirit of rebellion which causes them to foolishly think: "What's the big deal if we co-opt a few of God's symbols?" Well...under International Law, if you do that with a logo that is a previously registered trademark, you will find ourselves in deep trouble legally. Likewise, much of Western Civilization is in deep trouble with the "Law" today.
We have taken God's symbols and re-purposed them for evil uses. Remember when a rainbow was God's promise not to destroy the entire planet by flood ever again? Now, we hardly ever see a rainbow unless it is pushing some LGBTQ+ perverse propaganda. This symbol was truly co-opted by a movement completely at odds with Biblical mandates.
I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth. Whenever I bring clouds over the earth and the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will remember my covenant between me and you and all living creatures of every kind. Never again will the waters become a flood to destroy all life.
~ Genesis 9:13-15
We have taken God's symbol of the Knitting Needle and raised it in defiance at Pro-Death abortion rallies. This symbol was meant as a beautiful imagery of God's intricacy in knitting us together as complex and wonderful beings created in the very Image of God. Now it is used to express a desire for unfettered abortions.
For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb.
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
~ Psalm 139:13-14
Both of these symbols are God's way of reminding us of His Covenantal Contract. Think of them as God's registered logos. We are, in fact, misrepresenting God's Word and breaking the Law.
Read these two verses carefully... They are written just like a legal contract. IF we do such and such, THEN we will receive:
Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession; for all the earth is mine. ~ Exodus 19:5
However, if you do not obey the Lord your God and do not carefully follow all his commands and decrees I am giving you today, all these curses will come upon you and overtake you .[see Deuteronomy 28:15-68 for entire list of national curses]..~Deuteronomy 28:15
In yesterday's devotional, we raised the question:
Will we pass or fail?
Sadly, like many contract breakers, there will be those who have failed to read the "fine print" until it is too late. Go to Deuteronomy 28: 15-64 and read the entire passage. It is the PENALTIES that apply when we break faith with Holy God.
So, have democratic nations, founded on the principles of Mosaic Law, lived up to their Covenantal Contract with the Most High God?
With the redefinition of marriage, our insatiable bloodlust for more and more abortion, the removal and replacement of God Almighty from the public square and our betrayal of the Throne of David, we have seriously misrepresented the "Logos." We've benefited from God's property rights but we've failed to uphold our side of the bargain. Now we must prepare for the biggest Cosmic Lawsuit we've ever seen. The "damages" amount will be staggering...
To Western Civilization: God is calling. He wants His symbols back. We are guilty of "logos infringement." He is calling us to REPENT. Consider this....
Your final legal notice.
Prayer:
