The prophet Isaiah speaks of the “Name” of the Child, and if we know something of Bible symbolism, we know that we are now going to learn something fundamental, for in the Bible, the name of anything means the character or nature of that thing. A name is not merely an arbitrary label, but actually a hieroglyph of the soul. We are given no less than five names or qualities of the Child.
First Isaiah says that the name of the Child is Wonderful. The word wonderful used here requires careful scrutinization. As employed in the Bible, it implies a miracle – just that, and nothing else. The Bible repeatedly says that miracles can happen, and it gives detailed and circumstantial accounts of many specific cases. Moreover, it says that miracles always will happen if you believe them to be possible, and are willing to recognize the power of God, and to call upon it.
As soon as the Child is born in you consciousness, the miracle will come into your life. This does not mean simply that you will become resigned to your present circumstances, or that you will then be enabled to meet the same difficulties with a higher courage or a clearer brain. It means the miracle.
But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible (Mathew 19:26).
When we accept God, and the miracle of new birth occurs in our spirits, we begin a life-long journey with God and the Holy spirit. This miracle opens the door to our Edens. We then spend the rest of our lives learning to cultivate that garden and the spiritual miracle of God’s Holy spirit within us.
As we grow in God’s spirit, we do find new attributes emerging that help us cope and that give us hope, courage and clarity. These attributes are not created by the miracle of God in our lives, but are empowered by God for us to discover, learn and use.
Just a any child is born ignorant and full of potential, so our spiritual lives begin. In both spiritual and physical matters, we must learn the truth, accept it and then apply it to our lives if we are to reap the benefits. The big difference is that on our own, all things are not possible, but with God…
Living the miracle,
Z gardener
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