Gang, what hopes to follow is a series of blessings for the new window that approaches.
Now, for those new to my methodology and this idea of a Window of Reconcilation, please allow me to expand a bit on this.
Some of us have discovered the concept that the seasons of the enemy’s greatest attack and slamming are actually designed to be seasons of intensity that advance not just the kingdom of G-d, but also in specific flavors.
For whatever reason, the date ranges before and after the seasonal changes (the two soltices and the two equinoces) are periods of intense spiritual activity for the dark side, and as a result, we understand G-d, being the career-minded opportunist that He is, He wishes for these seasons run awash in His activity against the other side.
And further, we have noticed that during these seasons, there is an opportunity to reconcile to one of four facets of our life in Him.
In the case of September, we find that there is an unusual grace to gain some significant ground as it pertains to our relationships with G-d. It is possible this is because we are near the Days of Awe in the Hebrew calendar.
So, noting that, I would like to offer the following blessing of your human spirit as it relates to G-d, and some flavors of reconciliation.
The Blessing #1: Reconciled to G-d: Names of G-d: Father
Beloved I would like to invite your human spirit to come forward to interact with me.
Spirit, listen as I read the following portion of Scripture.
“Then you shall say to Pharaoh, ‘Thus says the Lord, Israel is my firstborn son, and I say to you, “Let my son go that he may serve me.” If you refuse to let him go, behold, I will kill your firstborn son.’”
Exodus 4:22-23 ESV
Spirit, this passage does not outright proclaim the name of G-d I am thinking of, but it does implicitly speak to that name.
There was a time when G-d the Father was not Creator of Heaven and Earth. But given, Jesus was always present from the beginning (John 1), and given he was everlastingly and eternally begotten from G-d, there was never a time when G-d was not Father.
And I realize and feel the pain and frustration that some of you have felt in the relationships you have had your earthly fathers.
However, G-d the Father has always been Father, and He knows what is necessary to raise up sons to their destiny.
His destiny in the Exodus account was not so Israel could liver perpetually as slaves under the people of Egypt. Rather, they were made to inherit the land of Canaan, the Land of Milk and Honey.
The Father does not withhold His very Son, and as a result spirit, He will also give to us every good and perfect gift.
So, spirit, before you freak out, I bless you to pause and breathe deeply. I bless you to turn your face to Father and see him as Father, not an abuser, but a tender affectionate and kind Father. It is not the wrath of G-d that breeds repentance, but rather, the KINDNESS of our G-d.
So, spirit, given the L-rd puts into our spirits everything needed for life and godliness, I bless you to receive fruit groves of kindness from our King.
I bless that kindness and tenderness of heart to so permeate you, spirit, that the first response to a mistreatment is not wrath or vengeance, but what can be done to show kindness to the next person you meet.
I bless you, spirit, to know our Father as a protector of His children and the one who deals with abusers of his children with a heavy hand.
I bless you to know the kindness and severity of our King, and I bless you to see what is laid before you, by the great heart of the Father of Lights.
As you encounter the Father, I bless you, spirit to hear and apply His wisdom to many different situations.
And I bless you to see the gifts and flavor of grace He has for you for today.
Be at peace in the restful adoring gaze of your heavenly Father.
I bless you with those aspects in the name of Jesus.
So be it.
Amen
Amen