He wants us to know that he's very, very close to us. Rachael shared that his presence is woven into the fabric of our being.
What a wonderful thought! If he is woven into us like that, then of course we are all woven together into one piece, held together by his strong threads. He holds us all together in love.
This seems to be related to the idea that we are all parts of one body with the Messiah as the head. But in this new form, the idea seemed fresh and very powerful, we are indeed one.
This was just a simple word from the Father's heart, conveyed by the Holy Spirit into Rachael's heart, and shared openly with everyone present. How all our hearts burned, recognising the deep significance of what he was showing us about our relationship with him!
The presence of the Most High is 'woven into the fabric of our being'. Wow!
Thinking it over - There are several things to be said about revelation of this kind.
- It comes unexpectedly, even if we are expecting it. In other words we can't plan for this, he will speak to us if and when and how he chooses. But we can make ourselves available in our times together (and in our lives individually too). We can also fill our lives and meetings with so much activity that we are not really available.
- He will share truth that we could not imagine or see for ourselves or understand by our own efforts. It's revelation, he reveals what was hidden or indistinct. What he provides is fresh and, in every sense of the word 'cool' - it's living water welling up within and providing life.
- There is a clear sense of 'rightness' about what he reveals. We know in our hearts that it is truth from him. How? I have no idea except to say that the Spirit of Christ who reveals something to one person is the same Spirit of Christ who witnesses to its truth in the hearts of those who are listening. Together we test what is said, and recognise its source.
- Whatever he says to his children will be based on his love for us. Sometimes it will be encouragement, sometimes it might be chastisement. He may challenge us, provoke us, calm us, pour out peace upon us, call us to action or simply inform us. But whatever he gives us is good - an egg, never a scorpion. (Luke 11:12)
If you want to see how this particular revelation fits with the other things that were shared read the online notes from that evening seven and a half years ago.
Over to you - Do you regularly receive revelation from the Father's heart? Does this flow of blessing arrive when you're alone or during times when you are with others (or both)? What might you do to make more opportunities for this - individually and corporately? What things that you do might make it less likely?
Please leave some comments. I'm interested to know how often and how widely we are receiving directly in this way. Can you share examples of your own experiences of this kind?
'Twas lovely to read this again! The colours don't fade in the fabric He weaves :)
ReplyDeleteNow there is another word for us all, direct from the Father's heart. Once again the Spirit is conveying a message - 'The colours don't fade'. Thanks for sharing that, Rachael.
ReplyDeleteNotice something else about revelation. It needn't be long winded. That was a one liner, but a one liner dripping and oozing with truth.
What he weaves through us and between us is not only brilliant, it's permanently brilliant! He is not doing a temporary work.