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Behind the Veil –the chronicle

That he might sanctify and cleanse it (the church or us) with the washing of water by the word, That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. (Eph 5:26, 27 KJV

The Lord began to speak to me, “Behind the Veil.” Almost immediately, He said, “Your illustrations will literally take you to “that place” which you create and take others there as well.

I could sense that the statement about the veil carried with it a number of inferences. I began to see what was behind the veil from two perspectives. I began to see a clouded veil –I saw the hindrances that prevented us from seeing what is now available. The veil represents a covering –a mantle if you will …concealing, covering, hiding –it can be a mantle of truth or deception. We have come into the kingdom for such a time as this, but many things remain hidden “behind a veil”. Our opinions, judgments and preconceived ideas –soiled and stained by memories of guilt and sin has clouded our view. The king is offering the kingdom but we cannot see its treasures. However, as we allow the washing of the water of the word to do its work, we begin to view things differently  –for the word (sword) is quick and powerful, sharper than any two-edged sword for the dividing asunder of soul and spirit …discerning thoughts and intents of the heart. –shining the light on the dark places. (Eph 5:26, 27, Heb 4:12, 2 Pet 1:19 KJV) 

Progressively, the veil becomes more and more transparent. Transparency places us in a vulnerable state, where we feel uncovered and exposed because of trust issues. The enemy wants us to keep things “under wrap” –for in those dark hidden-secret places he can wreak havoc –mock and taunt us with the very things he encourages us to conceal. (Lam 3:2-17 KJV)

Vulnerability is a fearful thing in the natural, but a glorious one in the spiritual realm. In this process of hidden things coming forth and being dealt with, the veil transitions from one that separates us from revelation, to one that encompasses or envelops us in it. We become vulnerable to Him –He who is trustworthy and faithful. We make a divine exchange –our veil for His veil –instead of being separated from Him we become separated unto Him. The veil then takes on the characteristics and symbolism of the bridal veil. It is symbolic of –being spoken for. It is a mantle of purity signifying that no one else has access to the secret places of our heart.

As I pondered the illustration, God began to show me that once we can see beyond “our veil” that we have access to the scepter, the crown, and the anointing. The rose is symbolic of a pledge of faithfulness for the parties in the marriage covenant. The golden scepter and crown symbolize divine-sovereign authority and headship. What is most interesting is the EYES THAT APPEARED in the dark curtain; I did not plan them when I created the piece. It is as though the person has lifted the veil, but it still covers her eyes.

Once Esther had gone through a time of preparation, she was allowed access to the king’s quarters. He held out the scepter and she touched it. She had proven that she was submitted and committed to the king. Immediately, the king positioned her as “Queen” Esther (not just Esther) and asked her, “What is your request?” The kingdom is at hand but we cannot always see it because we are looking from the wrong perspective –it is a matter of positioning ourselves behind the right veil and accepting our rightful position in the King’s chamber. We dwell in His “Secret Place” in light of what Jesus, the Christ has made available and not the dark-secret place or the veil behind which the enemy once tried to keep us.