In the beginning, God and man dwelled in perfect unison, one accord, one communion. The Holy Spirit directed, led, and communicated with clarity and authority. His voice was unmistakable, His presence undeniable.
He was not difficult to hear.
He was not difficult to understand.
He was not hard to commune with.
Man lived in complete dependence on the fellowship and guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Then sin entered.
Sin created a veil. It elevated desire, fed greed, and birthed ambition. Our own voices grew louder than the voice of the Holy Spirit. We began to decide what was good and what was evil without His counsel. In doing so, we dethroned divine guidance, lost our God-given identity, and wandered from the purpose of our creation.
Yet God, in His holiness, could not dwell with sin.
Still, in His immeasurable love, He did not abandon man. He sent us away, but only within arm’s reach. Close enough to protect. Near enough to preserve. Shielded until the appointed time.
A time when hearts would hunger again.
A time when some would desire and receive the Holy Spirit anew.
A time when some would quiet self, abandon pride, and return to true identity, God and man restored in unison, alive and aligned.
Then came the appointed time.
The Lamb of Glory.
The Veil-Tearer.
The Way Maker.
The One who prepared man once again.
The living example of perfect unity between God and man.
Jesus Christ!