"He wraps himself in light as with a garment; he stretches out the heavens like a tent and lays the beams of his upper chambers on their waters. He makes the clouds his chariot and rides on the wings of the wind. He makes winds his messengers, flames of fire his servants." Psalm 104:2-4
'"I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me will come one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not fit to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire."' Matthew 3:11
"Praise the Lord, you his angels, you mighty ones who do his bidding, who obey his word." Psalm 103:20
I often reflect on what must have been Heaven on earth, as Adam and Eve walked in God's Presence and enjoyed an existence loaded with Life, including all of its associated benefits. To think, iniquity hadn't entered this world at that point. There was no sin-consciousness, as humanity still held a clean title deed to the planet. Man's free moral agency, or will, was in line with the Father's plan to bless and fellowship His creation. The apple of the Creator's eye was able to discern Glory's Voice without interference. Spiritual and emotional static was nonexistent.
Most of us know what ultimately transpired when man made a decision to turn dominion and authority over to Satan, through a single act of disobedience. In reality, that's all it takes to miss destiny. The curse of the law was pronounced. Leaves began to fall from trees, entering a process of deterioration and death, as did man. Sickness, poverty and other aspects of the curse immediately became a part of everyday life. The fruits of high treason increasingly took on visibility and tangibility. Today, it seems we have reached an all time high in that department. Later in the Word, we read about the slaying of Abel by his brother Cain, another example of the fall.
Let's look at those two characters, in particular...Adam and Cain. Each eventually made a fatal error. However, even in their fallen states, they were still able to literally hear God's Voice, what then, most likely, was an audible presentation and manifestation of the Lord's heart.
Factor in this particular point. Original man was ablaze from the loins up and down with God's Presence, which was his clothing back then. No one was cognizant of nakedness and iniquity, not until man's grande sellout. The Fire, indeed, was extinguished at that juncture of decision and determination, what presented as sin's invitation.
Glory to God! Jesus, two thousand years ago, redeemed us from that terrible curse, while making His ministers...the Children, a flaming fire, reigniting relationship and right standing. In these unprecedented days of the Spirit, those choosing to walk with Him, without reservation, will be transformed into Towering Infernos of Resurrection Life. Impossible won't exist in their vocabulary, as they venture forth into the darkest of regions for the most spectacular manifestations of illumination and demonstration.
Again, even at the epitome of creation's fallen state, men, women and children, under the law's curse, were well able to hear Heaven's words. The relationship took on an external orientation, since Jesus hadn't finished His work. The Holy Spirit was yet to arrive. Neither had Christ paid the ultimate price of sacrificing sinless Blood to eradicate our imprisonment.
Here's the point. If man, when most distant from the Throne Room, guilty of betrayal and murder, could clearly hear from the Lord, in spite of the grossness of prevalent sin, how much more can we, as the Body of Christ with the precious Holy Spirit residing on the inside, attune ourselves to the Word, and virtually be recipients of the Sender's heartcry, a point where His thought becomes our subsequent act!
The Lord doesn't retain a shopping list of sins. Neither is He contemplating new ways of making us miserable. The Blood has remitted, or blasted away, memory and consequence of all misdeeds. Where sin abounds, grace much more gains ascendency. God is on man's side. In line with that, Heaven possesses no migraines, only remedies and answers. Negativity cannot survive the Glory. The Father's posture with the Bride is not unlike His position concerning Jesus, since we are Joint-Heirs with Christ, bone of the Savior's bone, flesh of the Master's flesh, Branches of the Vine. Joined at the Jesus, we couldn't be closer. His eyes are scanning this world, seeking new ways of showing Himself strong on behalf of the Family, even suspending the very laws of nature, to benefit mankind, as recorded in the Bible and evidenced in today's world.
Love, like Niagara Falls, perpetually flows from the Mercy Seat without interruption. Imagine a never ending stream of focused affection, pure in content and intent. Who can separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus? Once more, sin cannot outdo that Love, Light and Life, emanating from God's heart of grace and compassion. Dad simply doesn't want us to miss the mark, because in so doing we cheat ourselves out of His best, and give Satan an opportunity to promote lies within the soul. You hear messages like, "You did it again. There's no more grace for that situation. Your ministry is over!"
There's positively no doubt in my spirit that the Father is calling us to simplicity and inner holiness. The Christian, like Adam, is to first see his nakedness, who he is without the Savior. That revelation isn't pleasant or pretty, as the evilness of one's flesh can be astoundingly repulsive. What we can and can't do without Him remains terrifying and disappointing. Then, the Holy Spirit affords an awe-inspiring revelation of who each Believer has become in Christ...the inherent nature, sinlessness and potential Power of Heaven's New Creation. Consequently, we're prepped as apt Soldiers, to plunder hell and populate Glory. Sin-consciousness then becomes an "old thing" that passed away, replaced by a righteousness stance, which effectively wins this world to Jesus and even raises the dead at His command!
The Teacher has entered His classroom. All eyes are upon Him.
"Beloved, nothing and no one ever remains the same. Many are in a valley of
decision. Some might believe it's possible to continually reside there...that
deceptive place of perceived comfort. However, let me share an important
fact with you. A non-decision becomes a choice, or decision, with the identical
associated consequences as a decision. Halting between two or more
mentalities promotes untold anxiety and depression. This is your hour of promotion.
While cooperating with the Spirit, the old is poised to pass away, including
former enemies, symptoms, besetting sins, broken relationships, stalled
ministries, finances, and everything pertaining to life and godliness. Thoughts of
old will no longer profit the beholder. Heaven's Glory to Glory progression has
begun, as the fulness of time surely arrives. With heartbreaking
discouragement in this world, even amongst My Family Members, this hand is ready to
move. Perceive Me as the Master Potter. You are the Clay. Substance must yield to
form, your purpose for being. To the extent that you let go and trust, the
arm of the Lord will turn all captivity, establishing beauty for ashes.
Previous enemies will be seen no longer. With the sin issue forever settled, the
Bride can walk down that aisle of the miraculous. The closer She gets to the
Groom, the mightier Her Glory. The Bride's garments and being will visibly
shine. Yes, forward movement remains a mandate. Looking back will only delay the
thrilling victory and party already prepared for your arrival. Pliability is
paramount. You have full ability to hear all words proceeding from Dad's
lips. Has it not been written that the Church must fully attend to the Almighty's
sayings? Intimacy in His place of Power! There's no handicap in Our New
Covenant. Once Light has arrived, there's a responsibility to walk in that
revelation. From this hour forward, you are to no longer be restricted by old
philosophies, theologies, religions and the traditions of men. A newness is upon
each Child. Up to now, preparation has been ongoing. Some would deem the
experience as a fairly tough boot camp. Nevertheless, the Standby has been
preparing you for the greatness of what's directly ahead...the Blood of Jesus, My
purging Fire...where former sins and compulsions will vitally be no more, and
Heaven's Pillar of Smoke...the Glory. Don't be fooled by winds of doctrine or
unusual slants and spins. The Gospel is 'Good News!' Tears will be washed
away, as this plan unfolds and takes form. Look up! Redemption, reconciliation,
restoration, preparation, facilitation and manifestation are invading this
planet as never before. Make way for the Lord!"
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I will be ready when Jesus comes. Therefore, I set my affection on things
above, not on things of the earth. Colossians 3:2
For Further Study:
Joshua 7-8
2 Peter 3:1-14
Acts 19