The Whispering, the Call rides on the wind, whispers in the stillness, speaks through the swirling storms. Unceasingly it whispers. Tenderly it whispers. The heart yearns to understand; it strains to know yet feels confused because it cannot decipher the words. There is a veil wrapped around the heart, which hides the true woman living within. But until the whispered words are understood the veil cannot be seen, therefore it cannot be removed.
Senses that are alive within play a game of hide and seek, but all the hiding spots have been exhausted. In the hiding – the whisper comes again. What does it mean, what is the call?
After a long gestation period “the Whispering” is ready to reveal the meaning of the words whispered for almost a lifetime: Remove the veil. Give life to the woman beneath the veil.
Unwrap it, unwind this constricting piece of cloth! Let it fall to the ground and step away from it. Stand for a moment and let your eyes feast on the exoticness of the colours, the silkiness of the fabrics that are woven with gold and silver threads wound around the dark and pale strands. Fabrics that are meant for wild and dangerous femininity. Let your arms feel the penetrating warmth of the sun and your bare feet become accustomed to the golden rings upon your toes, as they are firmly planted on the earth. Tinkling bangles around your wrists will be a joyous sound as you dance. Hear the shout of liberty as the heart comprehends the call at last. See the world around you with new eyes, touch, taste and inhale the fragrance of life without the veil.
Now begin to move with flowing strides, with ease, grace and strength. Those hands become expressive, the eyes dance with passion for life. Through the window of the eyes is seen immense tenderness, strength of soul, generosity of heart. Those feet will be unafraid to walk in unknown pathways, and are at peace with the familiar, and keep on walking through the sand storms. The voice brings music, shares wisdom and bestows honor. She knows her mind can communicate with her heart.
She didn’t understand that the Call and the Whispering was from the One who tore the veil in two, when her name, her unique name was breathed long before she had life. Faithfully it has been seeking her freedom. She was designed to know the excellence of freedom. For far too long she has struggled with “transformation” and tried to work it out within her own tent. Now the canvas has been lifted on every side, the Light streams in. At last she understands that all along the whisper was “Remove the veil” and be set free. Free to ”live and move and exist” in the One who called her name. To live surrounded by those who have removed the veil. To walk with those who have not yet understood “the Whispering”.
“wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, he gives freedom. And all of us have had the veil removed so that we can be mirrors that brightly reflect the glory of the Lord.
Ponderings on Ezekiel 16: 4 – 14 and 2 Corinthians3: 7 -18
4 comments:
"She was designed to know the excellence of freedom." Yes. Anj.
Beautiful - It made me think of when Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead and told everyone to remove his graveclothes. I think sometimes it takes someone else to help unwrap us.
i can picture you as this woman, and others, but have such a difficult time seeing myself in your words. this is an area in my heart/mind that needs redemption. it's the cry of my heart, but i just can't seem to get from 'a' to 'b' yet.
Bobbie I am asking Jesus to show you just how much this woman is you, as much as me! Think of the most exotic sari, wafting delicate fabric with the wind, swirl it around you! Yes I pray you will feel it in a way that is just so you!
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