If we are of the same purpose, we can be in unity. If our purpose or focus is different then we are on a different path and cannot become as one. Those who are called to be in the Body of Christ must be separated from those who are not. This does not mean to isolate ourselves from others although there may be times when we are called to do so for a specific season. Jesus ministered among the ungodly by day but separated himself by night and had “one on one” time with FATHER.
In 2 Corinthians chapter 6, Paul tells us:
14 Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness?
The Greek word for yoke is zygos. It means to be bound together in a burdensome manner; a balance, pair of scales. You cannot fellowship with darkness and retain the light in you. You cannot have a business partner who is lawless and expect to be immune from the judgment associated with his lawless activities. You simply cannot fellowship with someone who is promoting judgment from FATHER due to their actions and path.
FATHER is patient while you take action to separate yourself from the lawlessness and will withhold the fullness of HIS judgment until you are at a safe distance. But do not tarry. As you pursue the revelation of Love, HE will expose the lawlessness of those whom you have a relationship in order that you can make safe passage away from them before the judgment arrives. You should still Love those who are lawless but from a distance.
You must not be moved by peer pressure. There are those who appear to have superior knowledge who would try to convince you that you have misread the situation and that you should continue on the same path with them. In certain cases, they may overwhelm you with Scripture to support their path. However in your spirit you will have a check about their path. FATHER will remove your peace until you depart their company. It is becoming increasingly important to spend quality time with FATHER as we move toward the close of this Age.
Paul continues:
15 And what accord has Christ with Belial? Or what part has a believer with an unbeliever?
16 And what agreement has the temple of God with idols? For you are the temple of the living God. As God has said:
“I will dwell in them
And walk among them.
I will be their God,
And they shall be My people.”
In the Old Testament, FATHER walked among the people. Now HE dwells in us. Do you see HIM on some distant planet? Do you see HIM in some local church or have you finally come to the realization that HE is in you for you are HIS temple? Your temple is located in the center of your being and it cannot be accessed by lawlessness, unbelief, or by the worshipping of idols. Paul further states:
17 Therefore
“Come out from among them
And be separate, says the Lord.
Do not touch what is unclean,
And I will receive you.”
18 “I will be a Father to you,
And you shall be My sons and daughters,
Says the LORD Almighty.”
Oh what a promise and commitment by FATHER! As we separate ourselves from the lawless and unclean, we gain access to HIS Presence in our temple. We are told to seek HIS Face and when we do, we can hear HIS specific Word to us. How can our hearts be pure if we fellowship with the lawless? How can we remain clean if we dwell with the unclean? We are told to heed these words in order for us to come into the fullness of our calling as well as our personal safety.
The word for yoke is also the word for balance or scale. This particular word is found in Revelation chapter 6:
5 When He opened the third seal, I heard the third living creature say, “Come and see.” So I looked, and behold, a black horse, and he who sat on it had a pair of scales in his hand.
Black is the absence of light and color,or lack of understanding. The black horse denotes a revelation of darkness and exposes the carnal mind and fleshly nature. It provides a comparison of darkness versus the light of reality and Truth that the Spirit brings. Once we have a revelation of Love and Truth, darkness is exposed and we must depart from its presence. The scales denote a comparison against a standard of Truth, light versus darkness.
The Song of Songs is the book of Love in the Bible. The term “Beloved” is used more in this book than any other and this is the ultimate Song or message. “My Beloved” is Our Lord Jesus Christ Who dwells in our spirit and our soul is represented by the woman. Our soul is awaken by HIM and now she seeks Him. On a corporate level, the Body of Christ is now awakened to the revelation of Love and must prepare itself for the marriage. On a personal level, our soul and spirit will become. On a corporate level, the Body of Christ will receive the Head and will receive the power and authority to minister His Love to all mankind. The result of the marriage will be a glorified body at the personal as well as the corporate level. Given this understanding, we can appreciate the woman’s own description of herself:
Song 1:5 I am dark, but lovely,
O daughters of Jerusalem,
Like the tents of Kedar,
Like the curtains of Solomon
Given that she represents the soul and Her Beloved represents Jesus Christ, it is time to read the Song of Songs. It will encourage you to be separated unto Holiness. Now is the time for the final preparation. Our Beloved is coming!