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Understanding the Dimensions of Divine Revelations
Hi Faith-writers, I thank God for allowing me another opportunity to share His Word with His people. We are going to continue on the topic of ‘Divine Revelation’. It’s important that we come to experience-- Heavenly Visions, Supernatural Insight, and Spiritual Revelations from Scripture and other avenues of communication that God has, so we may be steered in the Divine Will of God.
We are going to take a practical approach to Understanding the Dimensions of Divine Revelations, so we may be clear about the areas of Spiritual growth, and direction we should take on a continual basis, in our walk of faith.
More Words that Mean Revelation—being imparted.
We must not limit the meanings of Biblical Words. Divine—meaning Heavenly or Supernatural. And Revelation—meaning uncovering or unveiling and revealing. The Bible uses other words such as; seeing, given to, shown, showed me, revealed, made known, etc.
So when I present this topic, I will use Scriptures that may not have the term ‘Divine Revelation’. But we will clearly see through Scripture, that the passages are indicating that God had showed, given to, or made known HIS Divine Will—thru Divine Revelation.
The 1st Dimension of Divine Revelation—Being Born Again Spiritually
The First Dimension of Divine Revelation we need to consider is being Born Again Supernaturally. Here’s why; Nicodemus (a Pharisees, a super religious guy) came to Jesus by night and stated, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him.” (John 3:2 NKJV) Jesus responded by saying, “I say to you, unless one is Born-Again, he cannot SEE the Kingdom of God.” (John 3:3 NKJV)
Jesus went on to teach Nicodemus what it means to be Born Again Spiritually. And Jesus shared it 3 different ways in (John 3:4-21 NKJV). Although, Nicodemus still didn’t catch the Divine Revelation of what Jesus was sharing. We can safely say, that unless we are Born Again Spiritually, (we too) will not Understand or See how the Kingdom of God operates.
My Testimony: It took time for me to SEE it!
I read over 80 Christian tracts, booklets, and material on the Born Again topic for about 3-4 months, before I came into a heavy conviction that I needed to surrender my life over to Jesus and accept Him as my Lord and Savior, in 1991. If not, (I thought to myself), I’m going to bust hell wide open when I die physically.
What I’m basically saying is, that it may take some time for some people to come to Divine Revelation of their need to be Saved (Born Again Spiritually). This is why I was led to share the Born Again topic in 4 parts on this site. I wanted to walk people through this teaching in greater detail. This way, they can be reassured that this experience can really happen for them, if they follow through the entire teaching and believe and make the Born-Again prayer.
The 2nd Dimension of Divine Revelation—is learning who Jesus is (Before you’re Saved, Born Again)
Jesus called Peter and the 11 disciples in (Matthew 4:18-22 NKJV). Jesus pre-appointed the 12 disciples as Apostles (before they were Born Again and Baptized in the Holy Spirit), and gave them authority to Preach and power to heal the sick and cast out demons (Matt. 10:1-42/ 11:1 NKJV). After a few months of operating in the Supernatural Ministry, Jesus asked His chosen interns; “Who do men say that I the Son of man am?” (Matthew 16:13 NKJV) You would think that the disciples would know the answer to the question. After all, they were operating in the same capacity of Ministry that Jesus was. Yet, the disciples began to say, what other people were saying about Jesus, Ah, Um, oh—you’re John the Baptist, Elijah, Jeremiah, no, you’re one of those Old Testament Prophets re-incarnated. (Matthew 16:14 NKJV)
How in the world people would think that Jesus is some reincarnated person—is a mystery to me. Anyway, here we have an interesting situation, the disciples were walking around with Jesus for about 2 years now! He even Anointed them to operate in the Ministry along with Him and sent them out on their own to get their feet wet, so to speak. And the disciples really didn’t know Him.
This means people can go to Church services, feel the Holy Spirit’s Power in the services, shake, tremble, cry, feel the goose bumps (like I heard some tell me). They may even be slain in the spirit (knock to the ground by the Power of God) just like the guards who came to arrest Jesus. (See, John 18:3-6 NKJV) Yet, they may not know who Jesus is.
We can praise God in Church services, we can carry a big fat Bible, and we may also be an appointed usher, a door keeper, flier distributor, or a greeter at the door, a toilet cleaner, a security guard at the Church and not know HIM. We can be a member of the Church (and not be Born-Again) for 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 or 40 years and not know who Jesus is. So, let’s be wise when it comes to catching a Divine Revelation of who Jesus is.
After all the disciples assumed who Jesus was, based on the people’s remarks they over heard. Peter catches the Divine Revelation and blurred out, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the Living God (Matthew 16:17 NKJV). Peter finally caught the Divine Revelation needed to learn who Jesus is—The Son of the Living God! Hallelujah!!! Jesus said, flesh and blood did not reveal this to Peter, but HIS Father who is in heaven (Divine Revelation). (Matthew 16:17 NKJV)
The 3rd Dimension of Divine Revelation—learning more about Jesus (After we are Born-Again)
In A.D. 32, the Apostle John was one of the 12 disciples present when Jesus asked this question, “Who do men say that I the son of man am? (Mathew 16:13 NKJV) Now, fast forward from A.D. 32, when this question was asked to A.D. 95, when the Apostle John was at the Island of Patmos, in the ‘Book of Revelation.’ Jesus appears to the Apostle to give him the Revelation of the end-times. And Jesus also gave John more Revelation of who HE is.
Jesus begins to describe to John who HE is and Who is to come. (Rev. 1:4 NKJV) Jesus REVEALS more about His other Names and Titles to the Apostle John. Jesus states that HE is;
* The Alpha and Omega (Rev. 1:8, 11 NKJV)
* The Amen (Rev. 3:14 NKJV)
* The Beginning and the End (Rev. 1:8, 11 NKJV)
* Beginning of Creation of God (Rev. 3:14 NKJV)
* The Faithful Witness (Rev. 1:5 NKJV)
* First-begotten from the dead (Rev. 1:5 NKJV)
* First and Last (Rev. 1:11 NKJV)
* Golden Altar (Rev. 8:3 NKJV)
* King of Kings (Rev. 17:14 NKJV)
* King of Saints (Rev. 15:3 NKJV)
* Lamb (Rev. 5:6 NKJV)
* Lion of the tribe of Judah (Rev. 5:5 NKJV)
* Lord God Almighty (Rev. 15:3 NKJV)
* Lord of Lords (Rev. 17:14/ 19:16 NKJV)
* The Merchant (Rev. 3:18 NKJV)
* The Morning Star (Rev. 22:16 NKJV)
* Offspring of David (Rev. 22:16 NKJV)
* Prince of the Kings of the Earth (Rev. 1:5 NKJV)
* Root of David (Rev. 5:5 NKJV)
* Ruler of the Kings of the Earth (Rev. 1:5 NKJV)
* Tree of Life (Rev. 2:7 NKJV)
Here it is, that Jesus REVEALED more about HIMSELF to the Apostle John 63 years later, after John was Born-Again. John came to Divine Revelation of 21 more Names and Titles that he had not known about Jesus. With every Name and Title Jesus Reveals who HE is and what is the purpose of the Name or Title.
What’s the Point Manuel?
The point is, we must continue to grow spiritually by Divine Revelation to learn more about Jesus after we are Born-Again. We cannot remain stuck on our Lord and Savior. Because Jesus is more than that to us, and unless we make an effort to learn more about HIM, we will not tap into all that Jesus is and wants to reveal to us.
I have a study Bible that outlines 338 Names and Titles of Jesus. Over the years I would memorize them and repeat them out loud. I was even led to write a rap song about 60 Names. I sang and rap it a few times and the Church enjoyed the rap song.
However, getting back to the practical application part of learning more about Jesus. The Apostle John did not know the 21 Names and Titles of Jesus for 63 years!!! Think about that for a moment!!! And he’s an Apostle who walked with Jesus. How much more should we seek to know who Jesus is after we are Born-Again!?
One of the Names of Jesus is Carpenter (Mark 6:3 NKJV). This Name became so-real to me in 1993, when I was in the cabinet shop. I was asked by the assistant Pastor to build a Pulpit and Audio cabinet. I kind of had an idea of what I wanted to build. But Jesus comes in and begins granting me Visions of how HE wanted it built. Every day that went by I would pray in the morning before going to the cabinet shop and I would see a Divine Revelation of me craving the wood or cutting it in a unique way I never saw done on TV or in books. One day, the shop steward said, “where’s the plans?” I said, in my head! It comes to me every day I can’t explain it.
I would say in my prayers, Lord, You are the Master Carpenter, the Master Architect, please show me how to build these cabinets. And whoosh, a Vision would appear. I have photos of these cabinets. I wish I could post them. But my point is, I came to know Jesus as The Master Carpenter—as a young carpenter and cabinet maker.
It also happen again in 2003 and 2004, when I was working in Harlem NYC. I was framing underneath a spiral stairwell. Something I never did before. I honestly was lost as to how to frame this project out. My uncle wasn’t there and I felt embarrass to call him. So I prayed Lord, how do I frame this out, Help me! I heard the Holy Spirit say, take the angle metal, screw it to the stair post vertically, do the same on the other side, then place one across at the bottom. That’s your reference point and ceiling height. Go across with a level to the wall, box it out, then take it on an angle underneath the other side to continue down the stairs. Wow, that is awesome!!! Thank you Lord, Hallelujah!
You see, Jesus Anoints Craftsman too! In fact, the first time the word Anointed appears in Scripture it wasn’t for a Prophet or Preacher. God used the term Anointed on a craftsman who was to build the things for the Tabernacle. (Exodus 31:1-5 NKJV)
As Christians, we should learn more about Jesus through Scripture and Divine Revelation. The more we learn the greater the blessing we will receive. There are more Dimensions to share but I cannot squeeze it in one article. I will continue to share more in future articles. May God Bless you to desire more Revelation in Jesus’ name. Amen.
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