The Life of the Passage is Sealed II (Sealed No Longer)
The same feeling that floods my heart when I see beautiful intricate patterns, lush outstanding color, or experience melodic layered and nuanced sound also occurs when I read Scripture. The explosion that occurs when I read God's words is infinitely greater though. It is not experienced merely through the eyes and ears but by my spirit. It is taking place inside of me. It is spiritual ears and spiritual eyes that are being opened. How does this happen? How DID this happen?
When Jesus rescued my soul from sin He gave me His Spirit. From the moment He did this everything in my life became brighter. Everything outside became visibly brighter and clearer. And internally there was a peace and joy that was unprecedented. I was so serene and quiet most days that my mom once asked, "Is everything okay son?" "Yeah mom, I'm great". Laughter erupted and still erupts from deep within me often.
It is by the Spirit that this happens. And it takes humility to receive Him. Without humility our posture of heart is, "I already know". Yes, Jesus I know about Him. I get it." But this causes God's resistance. He actually resists the proud. Look it up. It's true. He actually does not draw near to those who have everything figured out; those who marginalize life, art and beauty. But to the heart that is hungry He not only feeds but floods.
The first time I saw an angel her color and brilliance superseded anything of this reality or plane of existence. She was supernatural. The eyes of my heart had been opened (Ephesians 1:17-18). From the teal-like color of her skin to her obsidian impossibly straight hair that carried such a sheen yet seemed impenetrable by light, I was completely enamored. Her eyes almost glowed with white light. But most of all, I could feel the love of God so strong. I instantly, and I mean immediately, started to wail with tears. God is revealing such beauty to the hungry heart. And they will increase.
"And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, That I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your young men shall see visions, Your old men shall dream dreams." - Acts 2:17 (NKJV)
I have experienced incredible visions because of the Spirit of God. The dreams He gives are otherworldly, more vibrant than the most well-kept and lavishly loved and cared for gardens in all the world.
Consider: If you are a believer in Jesus the Christ, the same Spirit that dwells in you decorated the heavens. Consider.
"By His Spirit the heavens are garnished; His hand hath pierced the swift serpent." - Job 26:13 (ASV)
There is more beauty to come. There will be more visions, more dreams, more prophecies, more angels and more of the Spirit of the Living God.
There's more. The passages have been unsealed. The scroll is now unfurled. He who has ears, hear. He who has eyes, see.