In the last days, there will be a multi-generational move of the Holy Spirit upon all believers. It will include both young and old, both male and female, and both men and women.
In clothing Adam and Eve God was being gracious and forgiving. In a similar picture, Adam graciously named Eve mother of all living, after the fall.
The Bible shows Christ and the church as the mystery of a bridegroom with a bride.
In the Bible, the Messiah is pictured drawing and carrying the Bride of Christ (the Church) in the air. This is where we get the picture of the husband carrying his bride across the threshold of the home.
Just like someone reads a poem and gets meaning and purpose, or perhaps sees love, God wants people to see our lives, and be pointed to Him, and see meaning, purpose or love.
Another blessing of our relationship with God being based upon His grace and being founded on the Rock of Jesus, is that it is stable. If it was based upon our works or performance, even as mature believers, on our best days, it would not be as stable as the Rock of Christ.
When you don't know what's going on, fall back on what is solid, and what you do know: God is good, God loves you, God has given us His Word, God will lead, guide and bless you as you look to Him and follow Him.
The beauty the Lord sees in us and desires in us, is the beauty that results from His work in us.
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