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In the scriptures we periodically find that a prophecy has a dual time fulfillment. Inasmuch as it may be directed to a particular people at a particular time, it is obviously for them. However, it can also be projected out into the future and may have even a greater fulfillment. Take for instance, the words of Isaiah, The LORD sent a word against Jacob and it has fallen on Israel. Isa. 9:8 Sent to one, but hit the other. When the Lord delivered Israel from Egypt He took them into the wilderness or desert. There He constantly demonstrated His ability to supple all their needs. His mighty power was a daily factor in their lives. All the events which Israel experienced in that time are recorded as examples for us. 1 Cor. 10:11 It is no wonder then, that their experiences find their counter part in the dealings of the Lord in His church, particularly in these last days.
That makes the wilderness to be a place of extreme importance. For, as then, the Lord will once again take a people of His love into a wilderness experience. The beauty, the majesty of the Bride of Christ is portrayed as a Woman of great light. The light bearing bodies are a designated part of her wedding gown. The display of light, seen as a part of her wedding gown, crown and footing is surpassed by none except the Lord. Rev. 12:1.
The wilderness is the Lord’s place which He has prepared for her. The time of her protection in the wilderness is measured to be one thousand two hundred sixty days, which is the exact length of the tribulation period. The wilderness is a place of refuge and rest for her where the Lord will make Himself very real to her in divine comfort and protection. It is a refuge, a place of peace and safety which the Lord has prepared especially for His Bride. Rev. 12:6.
The Lord likened the deliverance of the children of Israel to being carried on eagles wings. Ex. 19:4 To His Bride there will be granted the same power of transport. Two wings of a great eagle. Rev. 12:14 Wings of power. Wings which enabling the eagle to mount up on high and sail on the thermal currents, and the wind. Those who spend time before the Lord are promised that they will have the ability to soar with eagle wing power.
Isa. 40:31 The deliverance of the Bride from the great tribulation is assured. The Lord will fulfill His promise that His very own will not participate in the judgments of the tribulation but will only view them from afar off. Ps. 91:8 It must be considered that in order to get away there must be present in the lives of those escaping the full power of eagles wings. Wings which represent the awesome and mighty anointing of the Holy Spirit. The last day church may not be great in numbers but she will be mighty in the power of the Spirit.