The Humanity and the Divinity of Jesus
Just as a coin has two sides so does the nature of Jesus Christ as He is both human as the “Son of Man” and deity as the “Son of God”.
Therefore, the character of Jesus is as much love, humility, and meekness as it is dominion and power. To abide in Jesus, we need to understand and appreciate these core aspects of His character. When God said “Let us create man in Our image and give him dominion… (Genesis 1:26), Adam was given both the human and the divine nature of God. The garden became a place where the Lord, like any good father, would spend time fellowshipping with his son. Very early in scripture we see that love is a core aspect of the character of God who encourages His people to draw near to Him, however only few saints have ever abided in the inner chamber of His heart. So, God who loved the world (us), sent Jesus to make appropriation for us and bring us into fellowship and communion with Him. This love, that Jesus has for us in no way conflicts with His holiness, righteousness, justice, or even His wrath. As all of Christ’s attributes are in perfect harmony. Everything He does is loving, just as everything He does is just and right. Jesus is the perfect example of both true humanity and true deity and this current generation of believers will reflect both.
This dream, from May 2021, is in the form of a parable and helps explain Jesus Christs humanity as well as His deity.
The dream began with my being in Buckingham Palace, in an inner room that belonged to the Queen Mother. It was a simple and humble room despite its owner being a Queen and the mother of the reigning Queen Elizabeth 11. As it was her bed chamber it had a bed for her and there was also a bed for me. The room had a small fireplace and the Queen mother and I, dressed in identical flannelette nightdresses, were watching the fire. Positioned thus, the Queen Mother put her arm around my shoulder.
The Humanity of Jesus- The nature and character of the Son of Man.
The dream is using the image of the Queen Mother to reflect on the nature of Jesus. The humble room positioned adjacent to the halls of power is a remarkable image which presses home a truth we often forget, the humility of Jesus. His nature consistent with the Spirit of the God is gentle, meek, and loving toward us. The human nature of Jesus is not to be overlooked because it is also the nature of our spiritual man which we received when we are born again of the Spirit of God. “Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 2:5).
“I will be a permanent guest in your home; I will find shelter in the protection of your wings” (Psalm 61:4).
In the dream, sharing the Queen Mothers bed chamber reveals how we can find rest and abide in Jesus. Once we abide in the inner chamber of His heart, the secret place is simply a life of continual fellowship with Jesus, without the need to be seen by others. To dwell in the secret place means to live in a place of continually drawing nearer to Him and communing with Him.
Jesus created us in His image to fellowship with and to love him. While taking on His heart we shun the spirit of the world and the pride of life to embrace humility, meekness, and love thereby in His image we love and are loved. This is God’s heart, and it is our heart when we walk with Him. The lesson here is that we must seek after God until He is found. To come into the inner courts is like the man who found a pearl of great price and to own it, sold all he had. It takes letting go of worldly treasures to seek only that which is above. Adam who resided in the inner court (garden) allowed himself to be enticed away until he no longer had access to that same court. You and I were created to live in the inner court, to have daily fellowship with Jesus, and to be empowered by His Spirit to bear His image.
Jesus facilitated us to abide in Him to have His heart, mind, and spirit. “In my father’s house are many rooms. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also (John 14:1). Therefore, He asked His Father, “that (we) all may be one, as You Father are in Me, and I in You, that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me (John 17:20-21).
The dream continued with the Queen Mother gifting me with a ring made of sapphires and diamonds. I loved the ring however I received a word of knowledge, that my mother would take the ring from me to give it to my younger sister. Knowing this beforehand, I was determined to reclaim the ring (future) as the ring rightfully belonged to me.
All the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hidden in Jesus and He reveals these treasures to us as we abide in him. (Col. 2:2-3). It is logical that those who know the heart and mind of Jesus will be the ones in whom He entrusts His authority and His church. Several times in scripture God describes his chosen people as his signet ring, a visual reminder of the power and value he places on them (Jer. 22:24; Hag. 2:23).
Jesus did not choose us according to our natural man but according to our faith when we believed the word and were born again of the spirit (1Co 15:44). For you see our calling is not according to the flesh as there are very few of us who are wise, mighty, or noble (1Cor 1:26). Much of the church however, being naturally minded, does not value the inner man of the Spirit so has given the ministry (ring) to those who have natural gifts after the flesh. Often these men and women while interested in the things of God do so without having the heart of God.
Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing gold, or putting on apparel; But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quite spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price (1 Peter 3:3-4).
The dream continued with my entering the palace after returning from my homeland, Australia. I was driven to the palace in a dark tinted limousine, and I was wearing a black hat with a portion of lace attached to it which acted as a veil. As the car paused to proceed through the gates, I saw the crowds gathered on either side of the vehicle trying to get a glimpse of who was inside. I knew that I was hidden from their view as was my closeness to the Royal family.
Once inside the palace I stood in a grand room with many dignitaries who were gathered to commemorate the death of the Queen Mother. Suddenly, my love for her and my yearning for her overwhelmed me to the extent that I couldn’t contain my feeling of distress, so I ran outside. Once outside in the cold and snow I ran until I came to a large tree growing near the stone wall on the boundary of the estate. Being unprotected from the cold and standing there alone I bowed my head and cried.
For I determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and Him Crucified (1Cor 2:2).
Unbeknown to me, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth followed me outside. When I noticed Her Majesty coming to comfort me, I was amazed because I am not of noble birth or position. Although I had been near her Majesty while residing at the palace I had not been in Her halls of power. As she approached, I performed a little curtsy. Once she stood before me our hearts mirrored our love for the Queen Mother. In that moment she reached out and placed her arm around my shoulder in the exact way her mother had done.
Jesus in His Deity as the Son of God is the Christ the proclaimed Messiah who has many thrones.
The other side of the coin represents Jesus’s Divinity, and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth is portraying this aspect in the dream. God the Father says regarding Jesus, “Your throne, O God, will last forever and ever” (Hebrews 1:8). In scripture Jesus is directly referred to as the Creator Himself (John 1:3) and Jesus repeatedly placed Himself in the place of God by assuming the Father’s divine prerogatives. He was often doing and saying things that only God has a right to do and speak. The world witnessed this when he performed healings, miracles and rose from the dead. John had a close and loving relationship with Jesus while on the earth (human) however when he saw Jesus in a vision as a King on His throne (deity) he fell down as dead. “When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. But He placed His right hand on me” and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last, the Living One. I was dead, and behold, now I am alive forever and ever” (Rev. 1:17).
In the dream I did not realise that photographers and journalists had gathered at the edge of the garden wall, near where I was standing, to catch a glimpse of the Queen. As Her Majesty placed her arm on my shoulder, they had taken photos. This touch from the Queen immediately changed my position from one of obscurity to one of prominence.
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High (the born again spirit that dwells with God in the Most Holy Place chamber of his heart) shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty thereby having God’s favour, protection and provision (Psalm 91:1). For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. When Christ who is your life shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory (Colossians 3:3-5). And we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us (2Co 4:7).
And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world (Mathew 28: 18-20).
The time is at hand when those who are hid in Jesus will be given His authority and power to change the face of the earth.