“This is the revelation of Jesus the Anointed, the Liberating King: an account of visions and a heavenly journey. God granted this to Him so He would show His followers the realities that are already breaking into the world and soon will be fulfilled.” (Revelation 1:1 VOICE)
The word ‘apocalypse’ is associated with the end of the world as we know it, but this is a misunderstanding. The word originates from apokalupsis, the Greek word for ‘revelation’. The biblical Book of Revelation uncovers the apocalypse of Jesus. Using mystical imagery and visions, God unveils the realities that are already breaking into the world. For those who believe only in the existence of that which is visible and tangible, these revelations can feel scary.
Depending on cultural influences, we operate under certain assumptions and paradigms. We travel down pre-constructed roads that are paved and maintained by society. At some point in our lives, all of us come to a dead end. We face the unknown wilderness. This feels scary and unfamiliar. Most of us take a U-turn and head back to find a main road. A few of us step out and walk tremblingly into the mystery.
The pandemic and subsequent voluntary isolation have been apocalyptic (revelatory) for many. The lull in activity and socialization has given us the opportunity to explore deeper mysteries. Personally, it has been a period of heightened awareness--a time of unraveling, unlearning, and reevaluation. I have, once again, come to my wit’s end and am now facing the unknown wilderness. The temptation to make a U-turn and return to what is familiar pulls at me. Yet, I sense invisible realities that are already breaking through the cracks in my perspective. The wilderness beckons. My soul is drawn deeper into mysteries and revelations.
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