The Great Awakening - Awakened into the truth
What happens when our soul is awakened?
Spiritual awakening, signifying a heightened state of self-identity, a deeper understanding of life, and a conscious shift in perception and understanding.
The scriptures remind us, “Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” From 1 Thessalonians 4:6, “So then let us not sleep, as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober.”
To be sober can mean not drunk, but in this context, it means to be calm and collected in spirit and to be watchful (alert and diligent).
4 Things regarding Salvation—
1. Salvation is the restitution of man to his spiritual birthright;
It is the return to the original innocence and harmony intended for humanity—a restoration of the inner likeness to the Divine. Through salvation, one is invited to awaken dormant gifts: wisdom, compassion, clarity, and strength, once shadowed by separation but now reclaimed in the light of renewed understanding. This process is not abstract or distant; it is as immediate as the next breath, as tangible as the next act of kindness. It is the transformation of the heart that makes possible a vibrant, awakened life in the here and now.
2. regaining conscious possession of his God-given attributes. It comes as the result of redemption; the change from sin to righteousness.
Salvation, then, unfolds not as a distant promise but as a present reality, shaping each moment with grace and possibility. It invites us to break free from spiritual lethargy—to move beyond the mere forms and habits that lull the soul into forgetfulness. Every step, every choice, every gesture of compassion is a step deeper into the mystery of salvation—a journey from fragmentation to unity, from sleep to awareness, from separation to divine embrace.
3. Salvation comes to man as a free gift from God.
This divine gift is received not through striving or merit, but by accepting the grace that is always available—an unearned invitation to return to our true selves. As we embrace salvation’s present reality, we find that awakening is more than a stirring from slumber; it is a call to consciousness that reverberates through every fiber of our being. Each moment becomes a canvas for transformation, as the Spirit gently urges us to open our eyes to the radiance within and around us. In responding to this call, we are empowered to cast off limitations and old patterns, rising into the fullness of life intended for us.
4. It embodies a knowledge of God that frees one from all limitations and points the way by which mind and body may be lifted up to the spiritual place of consciousness.
This awakening is not an isolated event, but an ongoing process—a daily renewal.
To awaken, then, is to recognize the call to step out of mere routine and ritual and enter into a living, breathing relationship with the Yahweh. The awakening is not a moment of fear or judgment, but an invitation toward wholeness—an urging to live actively in the light of love, mercy, and truth