THE DIVINE FRAGRANCE by Raphael ben Levi
“All your robes are fragrant with myrrh, aloes, and cassia.” (Ps.45:8)
The famous 19th century Messianic scholar, David Baron commented on the verse in Ps.45:8 with this beautiful description: “All His (Messiah’s) garments are so thoroughly scented that they seem to be altogether woven out of costly spices, for the Hebrew of the first line in verse eight literally reads, ‘Myrrh and Aloes and Cassia are all Thy garments’—a hint surely of the innate and absolute perfection and preciousness of this glorious Bridegroom whose outer coverings are wrought of the same pure and fragrant substance as His character, which in all its manifestations send up a sweet-smelling savour.”
The exquisite scent of these ointments showcases the substance of God’s glory (Song of Songs 1:3-4) poured out in the life of every true believer. (1Pet 2:7) All His garments filled with His fragrance, every single one, because He is altogether lovely! Even His very shadow intoxicates as we bow the knee in humble adoration to the One who alone is worthy of our worship and adoration! To behold His beauty is to be ruined for life – forever changed!
Esther was anointed with myrrh, aloes and cassia in preparation for the moment when she would be presented to the king. Out of the dazzling whiteness of the inner walls of the king’s palace inlaid with ivory, King Xerxes made his choice and received Esther as his bride amid the sound of celebration and song! God’s remnant is also being prepared for His soon return bearing His fragrance, awaiting the promise of the redeemed. Heaven will break out in spontaneous applause when the shofar is sounded and all who belong to Him are caught in the air as just for the briefest instant, time is suspended in the moment of moments? “16 For the Lord Himself shall come down from heaven with a commanding shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the blast of God’s shofar, and the dead in Messiah shall rise first. (1Thess.4:16)
The clock is ticking and the stage is set. The Lion of Judah is sounding the charge and preparing to gather His elect to Himself. Dearest friends, are you ready? Are you ready?
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