The LORD also shall save the tents of Judah first, that the glory of the house of David and the glory of the inhabitants of Jerusalem do not magnify [themselves] against Judah.
Here's a verse which causes my spirits to soar!
Today, there is so much news that grieves me that without the words of consolation and hope, I think I would literally be crushed. Nothing in the world makes me feel anything but hopelessness, but, in this secret world we occupy, we are victorious, special, beloved and have more than our share of glory to look forward to.
It reminds me of the darkest days of college, especially my senior year, when the burnout is so intense that facing even four more months of drudgery and brain calisthenics, exams and pressure seems insurmountable. This is the Vitamin B12 shot for our souls, to read these words of victory.
Judah is distinguished from the inhabitants of Jerusalem, even the "House of David." It is a paradox of sorts. But, it's not. The House of David in Jerusalem refers to the natural descendants who are Israeli citizens, and Judah is strictly Christ's seed. As I've mentioned before in this study, there is no physical Judah lineage, outside of Christ, because 40 years after he was crucified, Israel was destroyed and the survivors were exiled. All bets were off and all tribes became one tribe, referred to as Israel, or in a poetic way, "House of David."
This is a big dig at the physical descendants, like myself, because we all would like to consider ourselves the blood royal, or special seed of David, but, that possibility was cut off 2000 years ago. It amuses me every so often, some dork will announce that they are Judah. The only person I believe is my sister-in-law because that's her family's literal surname, but, even then, it's not a pure lineage. We're all mutts.
The only seed of Judah is Christ's seed, and that seed is strictly through adoption by faith. That's the key to all salvation, not ladders of DNA, but, Jacob's ladder to the heavens through revelation, faith, and God's adoption of us.
. This particular message relates to our era and our dispensation. It is written for our exact generation in 2008-2012.*(imo)
Jerusalem is occupied by those who call themselves the house of David, but magnify themselves against Christ's Judah, the seed of the Messiah, the heir to the crown of David...... He is not honored in Jerusalem, more than a historical figure.
This will change, of course, especially when the shining city comes and is stationed literally above old Jerusalem. The denizens of Jerusalem will then be transformed into those who do recognize and serve Him, both Palestinian and Jew I believe. Ironically, there are more Palestinians who believe in him than the West understands. For some reason of grace, unlike other Islamic nations who do not tolerate Christianity, Palestinian Christians are accepted by their communities. I suppose having a common enemy keeps them from devouring their own, but, this is a clue to how they will not face the same judgment as Iran, Indonesia, Africa and Europe where CHristianity is becoming anachronistic or illegal.
Today, the residents of Jerusalem, whether Jew or Palestinian, are more esteemed than the run of the mill Christian, but, that's not what is planned. The children of Christ, are the real royal seed of Judah, and Christ will be seen as the King, once and for all. All others are squatters, until they come into the fold, and they will be given that opportunity. As we will see later in the prophecy, the overwhelming majority of inhabitants of Jerusalem do recognize the Messiah, and do repent and come to faith.
Jerusalem is a microcosm, but, in no way representative of the entire world. The carnal vanity of the West, particularly will be convinced that this phenomenon is not Godly, but, extraterrestrial, and they will plan to fight Christ and His legions. This will backfire, of course, but, I'm getting ahead of myself.
There are a few key words in this verse: Tents (ohel ) and houses (bayith). Jerusalem and Judah.
Beth is the second letter of the Hebrew Alphabet, as well as a complex word, which encompasses a strong spiritual symbolism related to the house of God.
Tent is a very common word for human dwelling place, because it conveys a temporary shelter. As most of us know, wherever we build our homes, earthquake, landslides, hurricanes and tornadoes, etc., can change the landscape. We don't own the land, and we are told that like our forefathers, we are merely sojourners in a strange land... waiting for a hope of an eternal home and house (Bayith).
This is why in the pictorial symbolism of the Hebrew alphabet, the aleph, A, number 1, for God as the holy ox, who does the work for us, is followed by leading us to his house, Bayith. In many prophetic verses, the prophets write in degrees, or by the device of acknowledging this sacred system of A,B, C....1, 2, 3....
It is no accident that both tents and house are paired with the contrast between children of Jerusalem, who are the carnal inhabitants, vs. the children of Judah, those who are the spiritual inheritors of the New Jerusalem referred to in prophecy. They will inherit houses, permanent homes in the LORD.
Everything in Jerusalem today is temporary. When New Jerusalem appears, it is both for Israel's preservation, defense and for punishment against every nation who lifted arms and made plans of destruction. Jerusalem will be saved, but, in order for the Jews and Muslims of Jerusalem to not magnify themselves against Christ, there will be no confusion who the victor is, and who the heirs to Jerusalem will be.
While those whose eyes are opened, and whose tongues confess Christ is the LORD, WILL and shall be saved, they needed to see it with their own eyes first. Those of us who have spent our lives in patient hope and frustration, persecution, sacrifice and love of Christ to the loss of friends, social status and family, will be considered above the natural residents first.
The first shall be last and the last shall be first.
This isn't to glorify us, as much as to create a standard to illuminate Christ's ownership. The Jews have long believed that the Messiah works for them, to give them the victory so they can rule the world. This is not going to be validated by CHrist's return. If they repent, which they will according to Zechariah, they will receive the kingdom, but, not on their terms.
When Christ came to Jerusalem 2000 years ago, the inhabitants of Jerusalem wanted to crown him king, as the blood heir to the crown, son of David. The main source of enmity from them is that he refused. They interpreted the messianic prophecies of Zechariah to refer to their time, when Israel was occupied by Caesar, yet, he wouldn't accommodate their desire to rule the world, even though they recognized his divinity, power, prophetic key, and how he could literally raise the dead and move mountains. He could have defeated the Romans and Greeks, yet, chose to die on a cross...
WHY? WHY WHY WHY? Because he is our blood sacrifice, slain on the Passover for our sins for all generations, leading to the day when all nations are again united to destroy Israel and wipe out the last seed of Abraham, and behead all Christians.
We are here. This is us. It is our prophecy, not for those living in Jerusalem in the time of Christ, even though they used and counted on the very words I highlight.. they didn't have the light of full dispensation of times.
Oh golly. My heart is racing and I feel like if I spread my wings and jumped out my window, I could fly up! LOL. Don't worry, I don't plan to do it, but, I'll confess these words fill me with helium.
Precious LORD, how we adore you and thank you for giving us the key to hope, even the thought of consolation by being associated with you! We are royalty because you are the KING. We are honored because you allowed our eyes to be opened to see you.
I fear the days of my life when I lived only for my own selfish needs, blind to seeing you and your overwhelming mercy and grace. Now, I live for you, thinking about you day and night. I love your WORD, I love your hope and I live in the hope that this world will be transformed by your return.
I cannot wait to hear the music of angels, and the chorous of singers. I sometimes think I can almost hear them, although it is probably imagination. I know I have seen one of your angels, at least once, and that sustains me. I know that you will never leave or forsake us, and even if we're slaughtered for our faith, we have an eternal hope in Christ, our LORD, King and High Priest and in New Jerusalem, coming from Heaven.
Thank you so much Father God, in the Name of Jesus Christ for the blessings, gifts, and the hope, love and glory to come.
Y@hovah
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