Who Are You?

Who are You? 

I listened to Max Mclean reading Revelation on my walk yesterday. It is a  very difficult book to understand and even harder to grasp.  Who are You?  Who is this Lord of Glory?  I know You, but Revelation reads like a Sci-fi novel. I can only wonder at who You are, really.  I have no doubts, no fears that You are not, but in my attempts to know You even better, I seem to know You less, in that You are so multifaceted, my mind cannot even come close.  

 

You are throned above, the true King of All. You are the only rightful ruler. 

"here before me was a throne in heaven with someone sitting on it. 3And the one who sat there had the appearance of jasper and carnelian. A rainbow, resembling an emerald, encircled the throne." (Revelation 4)

You alone have made us. We are your creatures. Why is it that justice seems so far off?

" You are not a God who takes pleasure in evil; Declare them guilty, O God! Let their intrigues be their downfall. Banish them for their many sins, for they have rebelled against you."  (Psalm 5:4)  "But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy.  Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you, with you the wicked cannot dwell." (Psalm 5:10,11)

 When will it be time to Judge? I can only say that because I fear no judgment, because of what Christ did for me, I never have to fear. Which brings me to my previous question, who are You? Who are You that You would send Your Son to die in my stead? You are a mystery to me. You know all about me and yet You love me. You give me no choice, but to give You all the glory, honor and praise.
Why are You veiled in mystery? Is it that my mind cannot fathom who You are? You don’t even try to reveal all.  Or is there a very part of You that is mystery?  Do You want and long to be pursued by Your creatures?  Is it that You want to be a mystery, just as a woman wants her man to be intrigued by her and try to figure her out?  

I chase You, I run to You, I keep on even when You are silent.  When the clouds of Heaven have blocked my sight.  I know You are there.  I know that You love me, You pursue me into greater trust, deeper faith, and true worship that is grounded in knowing and glorifying You, because You alone are worthy. 

I bow down, I awe, I reverently fall before Your throne.   Great mystery, that has revealed what my mind can fathom, because You want to be known.  How can I ever love You enough.  

"and to make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things."  Ephesians 3:8-10 

"the mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the saints."  Colossians 1:25-27 

"My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ."  Colossians 2:1-3 

"Beyond all question, the mystery of godliness is great: He appeared in a body, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, was taken up in glory."  1 Timothy 3

"But in the days when the seventh angel is about to sound his trumpet, the mystery of God will be accomplished."  Revelation 10:6-8 

Who is this King of Glory that persues me with his love
And haunts me with each hearing of His softly spoken words
My conscience, a reminder of forgiveness that I need
Who is this King of Glory who offers it to me


His name is Jesus, precious Jesus
The Lord Almighty, the King of my heart
The King of glory

Who is this King of Glory with strength and majesty
And wisdom beyond measure, the graceous King of kings
the Lord of Earth and Heaven, the Creator of all things
Who is this King of Glory, He's everything to me

Third Day

Even So, Come Quickly, Lord Jesus.......................Lynn