When we returned to the cabin we began to do a bit of research on this particular experience. Here is the understanding that we have received, so far.
1) The scarlet cord symbolizes unity with Christ in His self-sacrifice. Christ is the unity between these angels. They are one in Him.
2) The grouping, also, shows that they function as one.
3) The various sizes of the angels mean that they were created with different giftings and responsibilities – but when one angel indicates a direction, all cooperate (if the group feels the leading is of and from the Lord). The bundle effect shows that they were put together for God’s purposes. The nationalities represent a remnant of the whole.
4) I Samuel 25:28 (partial): “…because my lord (David) is fighting the battles of the Lord…”
I Samuel 25:29: “Should anyone rise up to pursue you and to seek your (David’s) life, then the life of my lord shall be bound in the bundle of the living with the Lord your God…”
5) The angels represent God’s protection of His own children. I Samuel continues: “but the lives of your enemies He will sling out as from the hollow of a sling.”
6) As a group of the Lord’s children is brought together and learns to be led by Him – in unity with the others that are brought together – then as a group, they will be like the angels in this tight bundle. What the Lord has imparted to each member of the group will – if respected by the other members – show the ministry of the body of Christ. Such respect and love is a picture (in small measure) of the unity and of the diverse giftings within the God head. Then the enemy will have difficulty gaining entry into such a group. Such a group will be bound up with the Lord in the bundle of the living and fulfill the criterion that releases the promises of the Lord.
7) This is the true meaning of John 15:7: “If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” This is a promise given to those called together by the Lord and willing to be brought into a place of unity with Him and with one another. The unity in Christ and with one another tugs on God. It’s like a needy child that is tugging on the parent’s clothing, asking the parent to keep his/her promise.
Another example of this is: John 15:16: “You did not choose Me but I chose you, and appointed you that you would go and bear fruit, and that your fruit would remain, so that whatever you ask of the Father in My name He may give to you.” [It is the Lord who puts the “bunch” together for His purposes.]
8) The Child of God that does not abide in Christ cannot do what pleases God. But when He puts Christians together who do abide in Christ, the grace and power is increased for the answering of those prayers that He Himself gives to be prayed.
