I've been mulling over the significance of Shavuot (Pentecost) and the counting of the Omer (50 days counting between the Sabbath after Passover to Pentecost). Most believers think that the Holy Spirit fulfills this Hebrew holy day but I'm inclined to believe the Holy Spirit is like an engagement ring ... He is the *seal* inside each believer, a gift or token of our betrothal to the Lord. He did not, and indeed is not, the fulfillment of Shavuot/Pentecost.
Like the days when the Hebrews (Israelites), after leaving Egypt the day after Passover eve, made their way to Mt Sinai (in Saudi Arabia) to *meet with God*. The Jews, and many ancient writings of the Jews/Israelis, attest to the fact that they believed they were married to God at that time when He came to the mount and spoke to the nation, giving them His marriage contract (the 10 commandments). If indeed they were married to God for Shavuot/Pentecost then we are likewise married to Christ during the same holy day.
My epiphany was that if the Jews/Israelis were married to God at Mt Sinai, perhaps God was making a place for them and Jesus came to consummate that marriage at His first coming ... but ... the Jews/Israel were not prepared, and in fact didn't recognize the occasion. If this is true then Jesus at His second coming will likewise come to consummate His marriage with us --- the bride of Christ --- the question is: Are YOU ready?
I am going to do a study to see if the years between their meeting with God at Mt Sinai to the time of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey colt in any way correlates timing wise from then until now (or up to 2017-2018). I'll post again if I find anything significant.
