On this fourth night of Hanukkah I give thanks to Abba for Shavuot. He has rescued me from Egypt, guided me out of slavery, through the valley of death and now, at the mountain of God He asks me into deeper relationship with Him. Not only does He want to be my savior, He wants to be the lover of my soul. He writes me a love letter, a marraige covenant, the Torah. He says if I am willing to walk with Him, He will be my husband. On this day I praise Abba for his marriage proposal!
What I saw as I painted:
Oh what joy wells up in my soul. It is overwhelming. Lord, you have rescued me from the pit, removed my chains and now… now the proposal. You wish to be my Elohim? You desire me for Your own as a groom desires His bride? Write Your Words, Your marriage contract, on my heart, Lord! I will meditate on them when I sit at home, when I walk along the road, when I lie down, and when I get up. I will teach them to my children and to the people You place in my life. I will brag about You as one would about their loving fiancé. My heart can hardly take in this proposal and I long for the wedding day. I’m also reminded of my moments of betrayal to this proposal. Can You forgive me for the times I have snuck away for intimate moments with my old sins, control, covetousness, idolatry, etc.? Will You still be my bridegroom?
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