(psalm 27:5 &6)
i see Jesus. He reaches to me, my head hung low and my spirit crushed. He places His hand tenderly under my chin and gently lifts my up my head while looking at me, eyes full of Love and Mercy. He raises my head up high above my enemies because i cannot muster the unction i need to do it myself. i look at Him and begin to sing the song rising up from my deep--from my soul--to His.
at first no words come, and i just sing the melody of my heart that has been changed by His beauty from sorrow unto joy. as i look at Him, feel His hands around my face, my head still raised far above adversity, His Love teaches me the words to the song: You are my shield, my exceedingly great reward (gen. 3:15); You, my God, are my Light and my Salvation; whom then shall i fear? for You are the Strength of my life (psalm 27:1). i will rejoice, my soul is filled with joy, for You have clothed me with garments of salvation (isaiah 61:10). my soul will be at rest and hold its peace for You fight for me, my Lord (exodus 14:14) and Your banner over me is Love (song of solomon 2:4).
He says to me, "just give me your burdens. cast your cares on Me, for I care for you (1 Peter 5:7). it's still My promise--and remember--My mercies are NEW every day (Lamentations 3:22-23)--because I know each day holds new challenges for you and you need Me new every morning. cast your cares on Me DAILY; it's My gift to you to receive your brokenness and give you My fullness. I LOVE you."
just one sentence like that from Him, and i am undone.
He says, "just lean into Me; I love to hear you breathe. I desire intimacy with you, just as you desire it with Me. you are My beloved and I am Yours (song of solomon 2:16); you are My beloved and My desire is toward you (song of solomon 7:10)."
overwhelmed, i say to Him, "...You're REALLY in love with me?!"
He answers, "yes! I AM Love! how can I not be in love with you?! even still, it is My choice to love you. you are not a burden to Me--even your burdens do not burden Me. I am your voluntary Lover and it ravishes My heart when you give up your entire life just to be with Me."
i am changed. i am made new. He has prepared a table for me in the presence of my enemies (psalm 23:5). i am VICTORY.
and it's all because of LOVE.
Jamie, I am crying as I read "His mercies are new every morning...b/c He knows we NEED Him NEW every morning." wow, that is a NEW way of thinking about our bridegroom. Now I am undone too.
ReplyDeletewow. He is so amazing.
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