The Vision of Elisha's Riddle
Our Move to SubStack
Elisha’s Riddle is a ministry aimed at opening up eyes to the wonder, glory, and victory of the Son of God. Our podcast and magazine is all about unveiling the mystery—the riddle—of Christ, the One who is hidden in all places, situations, and people (Colossians 1:27).
We launched this thing 10 years ago on Good Friday of 2016! For the past decade, we did this on our own website; however, the administrative costs have proved a little burdensome. Therefore, after a lot of prayer, we decided to use the free resource of SubStack to host this online ministry. It’s now available for free with an option for people to donate to support the work.
A Prophetic Mandate
We believe there is a fresh vision God wants to impart to his awakening people—his beloved Bride. On my recent trip to Israel, the Lord made it so abundantly clear that we have entered the hour of the “Rachel Bride.”
Some of you may know the story: In the book of Genesis, Jacob (i.e. Israel) had two wives: Leah and Rachel. The Scriptures say that one of them (Leah) had “weak eyes.” On a prophetic level, this speaks to a church with weak vision. It is a weak view of God, ourselves, and the world around us.
It also involves a weak vision of the future. In other words: a “doom and gloom” mentality that just wants to get raptured away instead of leaving a generational impact on the nations. This gets at “prophetic” side of this ministry, which is why we incorporate the name Elisha.
Thus, the mandate we sense is to help impart a hopeful and beautiful vision to God’s children!
Equipping the “Rachel” Bride
All of us need a greater revelation of the Father, Spirit, and Son. We also need to be fully awake to our union with Christ. Furthermore, we need to see all humanity through the lens of Jesus’s finished work.
So that continues to be the purpose of Elisha’s Riddle. It’s meant to equip people with a regular supply of sweet honey that enlightens the eyes and encourages the heart.
And this is more than just teaching and information. This is a revelatory ministry where we anticipate real encounters with the living Creator.
On that note . . .
Rachel = Esther (An Invitation to Communion)
There is another figure in Scripture that illuminates where God is taking his people in the days ahead: the one and only Queen Esther.
Esther is the one who stood for her people and saw global breakthrough and deliverance. She did this after a time of communion with the King. After enjoying some wine, Esther released her request to the King, which forever changed the world.
In the same way, we see this “Rachel Bride” with beautiful eyes being one who first and foremost enjoys the wine of intimate communion with Christ. Gathering together with others for a time of transforming communion is vital. It is a necessary place the Holy Spirit is taking the church.
Because of this, we plan on continuing to host Good Fridays! Every Friday at 12pm EST (9am Pacific) we enjoy communion in Spirit-led time in the Word and prayer. Everyone is welcome to join.
UnCloud Your Eyes
Many things can cloud our vision, whether woundings from life or the heavy weight of the news (or social media). Yet God wants to unveil your true face and put on display the simplicity of Christ that is already present within you. That’s the mission here.
Join us on this journey, whether with online communion, connecting with the podcast, or on the Elisha’s Riddle Magazine. Subscribe for free today.
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