THE WILDERNESS BEAUTIFIED. Isa. 35:1 The desert and parched land to rejoice and be glad for it has been chosen to be the refuge of the Bride. It will flourish and bring forth the rose. The presence of the Bridegroom will beautify the wilderness. 35:2 Remember it is to be like Eden. The garden of the Lord in a most unlikely place, bursting forth in all manner of flowers and trees of every description. A place of great splendor. No sadness nor sorrow, instead joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon to be manifest there. Lebanon means white because of the beautiful snow capped mountains found there, thus purity. Righteousness and holiness will be the manner of life for the inhabitants of the wilderness. Song 4:12 The Bride is described as a spring locked up or inclosed, set apart for the exclusive fellowship of the Bridegroom.v.15 The Bride is described as a fountain of gardens [plural] waters sufficient for many gardens. A well of living water, dispensing the water of life. Streams.again [plural] of cool, clear water flowing down from the snow fields of Lebanon. John 7:38 NIV Streams of living water shall flow from within. The flow, the presence of the Holy Spirit in absolute completeness. The excellency, the magnificence, the splendor of Carmel. Meaning a fruitful field or plentiful. The sufficiency or the Lord will never be more manifest than when He takes her into the place that He has prepared for her. Carmel, meaning a planted field, orchard, garden, vineyard or park. Micah 7:14 Feed your people, or shepherdize. The rod, the WORD. Vital food for us now and the main staple of the Bride in the wilderness. Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word proceeding from the mouth of God. Please note that they are dwelling in a solitary place or a forested place. Sharon, a plain or to be straight, right, pleasant or prosperous. A place reserved for those who are justified or made right in the sight of the Lord. A people who are truly prosperous with all spiritual and heavenly gifts. Material things will be meaningless in the mighty presence of the Lord displayed in the wilderness. A place of flocks, tranquil and peaceful.The valley of Achor, trouble. Josh. 7:21-26 Achan, troublesome, because of his disobedience brought judgment on Israel and consequently was judged himself. Hosea 2:14-16 Now Achor, the great tribulation period, will become a place to which the Lord will ALLURE {I like the terminology} her into the wilderness. Where He will speak comforting words to her. This is her door of hope. She will sing songs of triumph, worship, praise and adoration to Him as her heart swells with the bounty of His love. What a wilderness! He is now Ishi, Husband and no longer Baali, lord, my master. A new, more intimate relationship.
THEY SHALL SEE THE GLORY OF THE LORD. Isa. 35:2 A visible manifestation of the glorious presence of the Almighty God, in the wilderness. With modern day technology, there is no place to hide on this globe. Rev.12:1 Clothed as the Bride is clothed, with the glory and brilliant shining of the sun, she would be highly visible anywhere on earth. Ex. 14:20 We have an example of the ability of the Lord to protect His own.Both parties were well aware of the location of the other assemblage but there was a barrier, that is, the pillar of light or the glory of God. The Israelites basked in the glorious light of very God Himself. The same light was darkness and a cloud to the Egyptians. Isa. 4:4-5 After a purifying sanctifying experience, the church, in the wilderness will be protected by the glory of God. That glorious light becomes a sure defense for them. Isa. 54:17 NO weapon created by man will be able to penetrate the covering of glory that is over and around the Bride in the wilderness. She is a being of light. She is filled within With the light of the Lord. she glows with the light of God. What a beautiful creature she is, under any circumstances.The wilderness experience only adds to her beauty.