Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Prophecies and Covenants

In my last post, I mentioned some of the unique concepts of Christianity that I felt. Further to the post, I would like to elaborate on the significance of covenants and prophecies.

As everyone knows, when Adam and Eve committed the original sin, before cursing Adam and Eve, God cursed the serpent (satan) and pronounced the judgement as a prophecy. The LORD GOD said, And "I will put enmity Between you and the woman, And between your seed and her seed; He shall bruise you on the head, And you shall bruise Him on the heel." Gen 3:15 Many of us understand the first part of the prophecy right that Jesus Christ, the seed of woman (Mary), bruised the devil in cross. But, the second part is important as well that the serpent will bruise Jesus's heel. Many scholars and authors says that Jesus just died on cross and resurrected which is equivalent to "bruise Him on the heel". But, as per divine revelation which I got, this is the part because of which the world is going on still and the second part is not fulfilled yet.

The serpent bruising Jesus' heel means this is something opposite of what Jesus did. Satan will take the form of antichrist (also called the beast in Revelation) takes a human form and crushes the feet of Jesus which means, He will destroy the last generation of believers. Remember, in Nebuchadnezzar's vision, He saw the statue and from head to feet, it represented generations from Babylonian to Roman empire and during Roman empire, Jesus was born and in same way, Jesus' heel is the very last generation of Christianity. I got this interpretation matching with Daniel 12:7 that quotes "when it is accomplished to scatter the power of the holy people, all these  things shall be finished." Just for this, the world is running still. All the scientific revolution, technology development, globalization through internet (WWW - a form of 666), everything is specifically designed and allowed so that the devil can set up an end time kingdom and the promise be fulfilled. This is something allowed by God.

To fulfill the first part of prophecy, which is Jesus crushing of satan's head, Abrahamic covenant is created by God with Abraham and God said to Abraham, through your seed, all the generations of earth will be blessed (Gen 12:3) , keeping Jesus in mind and Jesus made a new covenant with His disciples and followers via His flesh and blood which we are remembering through communion. Another covenant is made with David (called Davidic covenant) and Lord said to David, that there will be a son for you to rule over earth and this will again be fulfilled once Jesus returns back to set His kingdom up in 1000 year millennium reign. God is truthful to His promises. Isaiah said prophetically, Behold a virgin will be conceived and begot a son and He will be named Immanuel (Isaiah 7:14).  Isaiah also told, There will be a son given to us who will reign, His name is miraculous, counseling Lord, mighty God, everlasting Father and Prince of peace at Isaiah 9:6. Roughly seven hundred years later, these prophecies got fulfilled at the appointed time. Same way, there were many prophecies mentioned in Old Testament which were fulfilled. Also, there are many prophecies concerning the second coming of Jesus at many places will happen at its appointed time sooner. In Isaiah 40:10, he said "Behold, the Lord GOD will come with strong hand, and his arm shall rule for him: behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him." Towards the end of Psalms 96 and 98, David says Lord is coming back to earth for judgement. It is impossible for one thing to be fulfilled and other to go in vein. Jesus Himself said, heavens and earth will pass away but word of God will be fulfilled for sure.

As we end the year 2015, lets thank the God with bottom of our heart for what He has done throughout this year. Lets thank for His blessings, His protection, His guidance and leading, His matchless peace which is the greatest blessing of all. We thank you Jesus, we praise you Father and we glorify you Holy Spirit for leading us throughout this year and blessed us with your countless blessings. As we enter the New year, bless us as per Numbers 6:24-26 throughout 2016.

May all Honor, Glory and Praises be to our God, the Father through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.