The Present is Now

An Invitation to the Seeker and the Lost

The Historical Mirror

If the Old Testament is a mirror of the New, we must look closely at the timing of God’s plan. The biblical “Moedim”—the appointed feasts—are not just ancient history; they are a blueprint for today.

Many look to the winter for the birth of Christ, but the “mirror” of the Word points us toward the fall. On Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement), the Word became flesh to “cover” our sins. During Sukkot (the Feast of Tabernacles), Christ “tabernacled” among us in a humble manger—mirroring the temporary shelters of the shepherds who first visited Him.

This reveals a monumental shift: The Ark of the Covenant is no longer a chest of gold in a stone temple. It has moved. It is being established in the hearts and minds of those who seek Him.

The 30-Day Window of Grace

Between Purim (the celebration of a reversal of destiny) and Passover (the sacrifice of the Lamb), there is a 30-day window. This is a season of Grace—a strategic pause for us to reflect, repent, and rejoice.

But we must remain vigilant. We cannot let our guard down, or we risk being thrown into the darkness. We must stay faithful and strong, guarding the internal Ark of our hearts.

A Letter to the Seeker and The Lost

The research of history and the study of timelines are beautiful, but they lead to a single, urgent point of decision.

The call to action today does not require a ceremony or a grand display. It is the simple acceptance that Christ is the Son of our Living God.

Tomorrow is not promised.

I live with the sobering reality that if I should sleep and not wake up, I must know my soul is saved. I accept Christ. And I urge you: do not wait.

You do not need a crowd or a ritual. Pray in the silence of your own heart. Ask Him to lead you. Ask Him to show you the “Way” to His Father’s Kingdom.

A Closing Prayer

“Heavenly Father,

I come before You now in the quiet of this moment. I thank You for the Grace that was born in a manger and for the ‘mirror’ of Your Word that shows me the path home.

Lord, I recognize that tomorrow is not promised, and I do not wish to remain in the darkness. I open the door of my heart and my mind to You. I accept Your Son, Christ Jesus, as my Savior and the King of my soul.

I ask that You place Your Spirit within me—that my heart would become a dwelling place for Your Truth, a modern Ark of Your presence. Lead me in ‘The Way.’ Strengthen my heart so that I may remain faithful and vigilant, reflecting Your light in all I do.

Guide me into Your Kingdom, one step at a time. I pray this in the name of Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen

Tomas

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Footnotes & Scholarly References

Footnotes:

1. Colossians 2:16-17 – The Apostle Paul refers to the feasts as a “shadow of things to come,” establishing the “mirror” or “typology” framework.

2. The Lukan Account & Seasonality – Biblical scholars often cite the shepherds’ presence in the fields (Luke 2:8) and the course of the priest Abijah (Luke 1:5) to place Christ’s birth in the Hebrew month of Tishrei (Sept/Oct).

3. Jeremiah 31:33 – “I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts.” This marks the transition from the physical Ark to the spiritual indwelling.

4. Adar to Nisan – The Jewish calendar places Purim on the 14th of Adar and Passover on the 14th of Nisan, creating a precise 30-day “bridge” of preparation.

Selected Resources:

• Edersheim, Alfred. The Temple: Its Ministry and Services. (An essential text for understanding how the Feasts point to Christ).

• Stern, David H. Jewish New Testament Commentary. (Explores the Greek and Hebrew linguistic links between “The Word” and “The Tabernacle”).

• Lancaster, D. Thomas. The Holy Days. (A study on the prophetic significance of the Moedim).

• The Septuagint (LXX). (Referenced for the Greek term skēnoō used in John 1:14, meaning “to tabernacle” or dwell in a tent).