Sunday, November 25, 2018

Sealed Until the Redemption



And in Him, having heard and believed the word of truth
—the gospel of your salvation—
you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,  
who is the pledge of our inheritance
until the redemption of those who are God’s possession,
to the praise of His glory.
Ephesians 1:13-14



Redemption - hanging out with our SOLD tags on!!

…10as a plan for the fullness of time, to bring all things in heaven and on earth together in Christ. 11In Him we were also chosen as God’s own, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything by the counsel of His will, 12in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, would be for the praise of His glory. 13And in Him, having heard and believed the word of truth—the gospel of your salvation—you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, 14who is the pledge of our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession, to the praise of His glory.
"Who has their boarding pass?" – A question posed by NASA regarding their “Mars Landing” scheduled for Monday, November 26, 2018.

More importantly, who has their SPIRITUAL boarding pass?

The boarding pass - ticket is given freely by the Conductor!

For the wages of sin is death,
but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 6:23



And when these things begin to come to pass,

then look up, and lift up your heads
for your redemption draweth nigh.

Luke 21:28



There are many things calling our attention to look up at this time!


The sky is calling our attention

with special conjunctions of Sun, Jupiter and Mercury at Acab in Scorpius, Akrab (Hebrew = scorpion, conflict, or war) and Moon in Gemini (bride & groom). Also, the annual show of the Leonid meteor showers had us looking up!


The world has called our attention

with so many events and odd happenings in our world. The “Mars Landing” NASA scheduled for Monday, November 26, 2018. Antares means “rival of Mars” (the star at the “heart of Scorpius”).  A number of circumstances surrounding Jerusalem. The celebration of Hanukkah and the awarding of the Noble Peace Prize to name a few events.

The word of God is calling our attention

with the Lion of Judah, Prince of Peace, and the Shiloh prophecy in Genesis 49:10.
The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be.


The heavens declare the glory of God - the story of redemption,
the story of Shiloh - The Redeemer
- coming to pick up His purchased possession.
May we shine bright, as we go forward - out to meet the Bridegroom.




Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber,
and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.
Psalm 19:5

More references:
Matthew 25:13
Malachi 4:2
Revelation 5:5
Daniel 12:3
Isaiah 26:20
https://biblehub.com/ephesians/1-11.htm






As we have observed the celestial signs, over the past few years, there has been one singular story threaded throughout them all: the Messiah, our Redeemer. By studying the story, and observing the celestial clock, we can see that we are being reminded of: Christ's first coming, what prophetic time we are at right now, and even the next prophetic chapter. We see so many signs reminding us of Scripture - and that time is extremely short.




Wait on the Lord: be of good courage,
and he shall strengthen thine heart:
wait, I say, on the Lord.
Psalm 27:14


So many thoughts and connections on a day of train fun!  The process of the purchase, receiving tickets, waiting for the day and the time to board.  The Bible gives us examples that can relate to our times today. Dates and events to remember, remind us to be patient, trust and wait for the prize.



‘Boarding Pass to Heaven’ – Full Gospel Church, Oslo


People get ready
There's a train a-coming
You don't need no baggage
You just get on board
All you need is faith



People Get Ready - sung by Seal written by Curtis Mayfield


Maranatha!

And at midnight there was a cry made,
Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.
Matthew 25:6


Pidyon: The Hebrew Word for Redemption
Psalms 49 – One of the psalms from the sons of Korah





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