Hahahaha! Good one. I worried for a sec that I really had hurt your
feelers, but then I saw your joke and I must say - good one! :) Made me and my
hubby laugh. Thanks for that. Oh, and score one for us ladies being right! Heh
heh. Just kidding.
Now, you and I disagree on a few different levels, and I don't see us
reconciling those differences. However, I admire the level of research you've
put into your site (which I stumbled upon even before I discovered the Doves,
btw.) I also whole heartedly agree that Jesus is coming for a Bride! I agree as
well that most Christians aren't prepared. I too only know a handful of true
bride-like Christians excluding the presence on this site. I'd say about 6 or 7.
Most of the Christians I talk to are so bound to this world. They don't
understand that the last cup of Passover was a marriage proposal, which we as
lovers of Yeshua accept. I'm startled by the response of the majority of
Christians. They have no idea about Biblical prophecy, fulfillment of the
feasts, Hebraic roots and history, Ancient Jewish wedding ceremony, or current
events. They seem blind-sided when I tell them that no further signs need be
fulfilled before the rapture. **** Which in your last post you said some things
needed yet to come to pass. Would you please tell me what those are? ****
It breaks my heart. It seems that a lot of my friends are a little bit
terrified, and maybe even a bit discouraged by my announcement that the time is
near. I was too when I first started doing my research. I was not a bride then.
I had just given birth to my first child, Eli, in November. I started my
research around that time as well. I was sad because I thought I'd never get to
see my child grow up and become a man of God. I had to come to a place where I
trust God with everything - my life, his life, my animal's lives. When I came to
that place I found myself being inexplicably drawn to my Savior. I first learned
of the fulfillment of the feasts from Perry Stone. It took me about a week but I
watched all of his archives. I must've watched 200 episodes of Manna-fest! That
was my impetus into this field. I've always been attracted to prophecy, since I
was 6 years old. I'm a stay at home mom so when Eli sleeps I do my research. I
can honestly say now that my husband and I have been transformed into Christ's
bride.
One thing you mentioned was the saints that rose with Jesus as first fruits
to God. You are, of course, correct about that. They are first fruits to Yahweh.
We are first fruits to Yeshua. Those who had risen were Jews (either mostly or
entirely) and as we all know they are the bride of God - Ezekiel 16. We are the
bride of Christ. This is why in Matthew 25 - the 10 virgins parable - the bride
isn't even mentioned but is obviously with the bridegroom in the chamber. The
bridesmaids are only mentioned. Jesus was speaking to Jews - the 10 virgins are
Jews (just like the 144,000 sealed Jewish virgins in Revelation.) The Jews
haven't yet been presented to Yahweh God, and thus they are virgins. After
Christ's resurrection, the Jews that recognize their Messiah become a part of
the Church in this age of grace. After the rapture both Jews and Gentiles are
considered Tribulation Saints.
We, the select Bride gleaned (raptured) as first fruits of the harvest, are
represented by barley - the first harvest of Israel. We allow the Holy Spirit to
blow the chaff from our lives. This is laid out for us in Ruth - a book that
is read on Shavuot. It's all about a marriage - a gentile bride for a Jewish
bridegroom. This happens during the time of the barley harvest, of which we are
now seeing the end. Then the Church at large, as well as the Tribulation Saints
(Wheat) will be harvested (taken up to God as well) before the Wrath of God is
poured out on the wicked grapes in Revelation 14. So, in this way that I
understand it, all 3 harvests of Israel are accounted for.
Also, when the Spirit and the Bride say "come" it's the Gentile bride who
was raptured and is in heaven speaking "come". This is when John brings us back
around to Christ speaking to the Churches again in Revelation 22. Did that make
sense?
Now, I don't understand everything. I'd like to though, and that's why I'm
so hooked on Doves. Like I said, I used to be in your camp before I learned the
significance of the harvests, the significance of the feasts, and the parable of
the fig tree from Song of Solomon chapter 2. That's the one Jesus told the
disciples to learn but then didn't actually tell them a parable. Apparently it
was already in scripture.
Also the feast of Pentecost has not been fulfilled by Jesus as of yet (to
my understanding). He ascended and 10 days later sent down the Holy Spirit. He
sits at the right hand of the Father. He did not physically fulfill Pentecost as
He did the previous 3, and will the upcoming 4th. There is too much pointing to
a spring rapture to ignore. Feast of Trumpets just doesn't fit for the Bride of
Christ rapture. But does it fit the Bride of Christ wedding celebration?
ABSOLUTELY!! Feast of Trumpets fits the rapture (or whatever you wanna call it -
harvest) of the wheat - Tribulation Saints and the 144,000 before the wrath. I
believe this will be Trumpets 2015, leaving 1 year for the Wrath to be poured
out. Then on the Day of Atonement Christ physically comes down to earth,
destroys His enemies and finishes the Antichrist and his minions. Then at the
Feast of Tabernacles the Millennial Kingdom is established. Hooray!!!!!
See - irreconcilable differences! ;) But, I know that as brothers and
sisters in Christ we can have this kind of discourse without hard feelings,
anger or strife. I appreciate your letters as well as those of the other Doves
because of the great diversity in points of view. That allows me to sift through
the misunderstandings and get down to the truth. I'm not looking to be right,
I'm just looking for the truth. I sure do hope I'm right though! Not for my own
sake, you know, just because I am a part of the true Bride - and just like when
I was waiting for my earthly wedding day, I am giddy with excitement,
unbelievably impatient, a bit nervous, enraptured with joy, and so so so so
ready!!!! The thought of waiting 4 more months, a year, a year and 4 months or
more just makes my heart fall to the pit of my stomach and tears to well up in
my eyes. I cannot bear that thought. I already have but a little strength - like
Jesus acknowledges in His letter to the church of Philadelphia. I have so little
strength left. However, if I'm wrong and you're right - heck, if we're BOTH
wrong - it doesn't matter. I will continue to serve my King in this realm, and
will daily commune with Him, accept His proposal anew, and impatiently but
lovingly await my departure.
I so much cherish this forum. I have never seen its equal. So many of you
feel the same way I do - and I am comforted by that. All of us women know (and
likely men too) that there really is no comfort for a bride who has her wedding
day postponed. I admire everyone out there seeking the truth, and the true
Christ-like charitable manner we put up with those who disagree with us.
;)
I look forward to meeting you all - hopefully within days - but if not it's
whatever. You guys ROCK!!!!
- YSIC -
April