What's in a name?
As was stated in the "who we are" page, there is a lot to a name, although in the past I didn't place much value in names. As I have become more educated in the Lord over the years, I have come to realize that names are extremely important. Anyway, on December 20, 2007 the Lord led me to read this prophecy that came from Keith Miller on the Elijah List and I found that it presented a whole new take on the Descending Dove name. I had not thought of this before, and was amazed at it when I saw it and knew that the Lord was sort of nudging me when I read it. Also amazing is the fact that the Lord has called me to take charge of the soaking meetings at my church and is taking us deeper and deeper in this.
The prophecy follows:
"My beloved spoke, and said to me: 'rise up, my love, my fair one, and come away. For lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone. The flowers appear on the earth; the time of singing has come, and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land. The fig tree puts forth her green figs, and the vines with the tender grapes give a good smell. Rise up, my love, my fair one, and come away!'" (Song of Solomon 2:10-13).
The prophets have been speaking much about this season of new beginnings. Bob Jones refers to it as "the season of the dove," as in Isaiah 11:2, the Spirit of the Lord resting upon us. The "dove company" comprises a people not satisfied with just a little touch from God. They contend for the tangible resting of His presence remaining on them. I know that you want the Lord to come and rest afresh upon you! Did you read that reference from the Song of Solomon? Do you see what happens when the dove's voice is heard "in our land?" Fruit! Fragrant, tender, fresh fruit!