The Father made a covenant with man at the beginning, when he created the heavens and the earth. The Son worked to make it happen.

There are several letter which are formed by combining the kaf כ with the zayin ז:

Tet ט represents a marriage on earth.

Mem מ represents the promise of the Father.

Samekh ס represents the fulfillment of the promise.

Final mem ם represents the finishing of the works required to fulfill the promise.

Each joins the Son of God כ to the bride ז.

In order to fulfill the promise, The Son had to declare the works of God ד, teach them ל, and reveal them ר, make his bride a virgin (new life) י so she would spontaneously praise God ת. He did it through his death and resurrection ק in order to marry ט and return together to the Father ש.

This was the Father's plan from the beginning. Even when his people had rebelled against him, even when he had to allow their enemies to take them captive, he reminded them: Jer 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

Have you been rebellious? Do you feel like you have been taken captive by your enemies? God fulfills his promises. His purpose and covenant with you is to make you new so the He can dwell with you!

Many think that God is an angry God looking to squish them if they have fun. No. The question is not "Do you want to dwell with God?" Of course you don't. He's a stranger. Conceptually it sounds good, but you don't go running off with strangers. It is God who desires to be with you. This is his covenant from the beginning. And he fulfills his covenant. You have heard his voice... you are his sheep. He will find you. He promised.

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