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Snake On A Pole
Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 5, 2018 (message contributor)
Summary: Have you ever driven by a medical facility and notice the symbol of a snake on a pole and wonder what are they thinking or what does that symbol mean. The truths in this teaching helps you overcome the adulterated view which is blinding many.
When Jesus was stating He was, like the snake (which represents sin and evil) was going to be lifted up He was fulfilling His calling. The Bible says, “He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by His wounds you have been healed. For you were like sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.” (1 Peter 2:24-25) The people of God were overtaken by their sins, they were suffering the consequences of it. However, they could look to God and have the expectancy of forgiveness and deliverance. Now Christians have the promise of God’s Word, “I write this to you so that you do not sin. But if anybody does sin we have an advocate with the Father – Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only our sins, but the sins of the world.” (1 John 2:1-2)
The Holy Spirit enlightened child of God sees a Snake on a Pole only has a symbol of the God who judges, Eliphal (el’-i-fal), the God whom is salvation and the God of deliverance, Eliphalet (e-lif’-a-let). (Smith, S., & Cornwall, J. (1998). In The exhaustive dictionary of Bible names (p. 65). North Brunswick, NJ: Bridge-Logos.)
In his work among those whom were intrigued with many gods, the Apostle Paul said, “For as I walked around and looked carefully at your objects of worship, I even found an altar with this inscription, “TO AN UNKNOWN GOD.” So you are ignorant of the very thing you worship – and this is what I am going to proclaim to you.” (Acts 17:23) Then he goes on to proclaim the truths of God to a culture that is intrigued with “myths.”
We live in a time of which people can learn about many viewpoints, it is imperative that we like the Apostle Paul – Biblically address all false teachings and myths with the whole council of God’s Word. For many have had their viewpoint adulterated by a world view. Although it is God who has given people the gift of healing it is imperative to know God is Jehovah-Rephael – God is healer; medicine of God. Our prayer is that all will hear His truth in their spiritual hearts, “I am the Lord who heals you.” (Exodus 15:26)