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Holy Spirit

The Everlasting Pentecost

“When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place.” — Acts 2:1, NASB

I cry out to you as one crying in the wilderness: awaken your heart, for the Holy Spirit has not left us. He has not retreated to history’s quiet corners. He has not faded into the shadows of theology. Pentecost was not a moment to be remembered; it is a reality to be lived. The fire that fell in that upper room did not burn out—it spread. And it waits even now to consume you with power from on high. Embrace the Everlasting Pentecost in your life.

Pentecost came—and it stayed. This is the essence of The Everlasting Pentecost.

You who feel distant, who have known the Holy Spirit only as a name in a creed or a whisper in a worship song, listen! He is here. Not in concept or ritual, but in power and presence. “Do you not know that you are a temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?” (1 Corinthians 3:16, NASB). This is not poetic suggestion. It is truth that shatters complacency. The God who shook the upper room dwells in you.

The early disciples did not seek a passing experience. They waited in obedience and hunger, their hearts united. And suddenly, like a mighty rushing wind, God Himself came to dwell in men. That wind still blows. That fire still burns. The presence of the Spirit has not diminished—we have simply ceased to press in. In embracing The Everlasting Pentecost, we must press in continually.

We have grieved Him by replacing intimacy with activity. We have traded awe for entertainment. Our insensibility to the Spirit is not due to His absence but to our distraction. Yet, He waits. The dove of Heaven still descends upon the hearts that make room.

O child of God, you were not meant to live powerless. You were not called to survive off past revivals or secondhand stories. You were called to live Pentecost daily. “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today, and forever.” (Hebrews 13:8, NASB) And so is His Spirit.

If He is God, then He is always now. If He is God, then He is always here. There is no Elsewhere with El Shaddai. The Spirit is not bound by yesterday’s failures or tomorrow’s fears. He is the living power of God breaking into the present moment with eternal purpose.

You must not settle. Stir yourself. Let the cry of your heart rise: “Holy Spirit, come afresh! Fall on me again! I will not be content with the memory of Your presence—I must know You now and experience The Everlasting Pentecost.”

You must believe that Pentecost is your portion, not because of your strength, but because of Yeshua’s promise. “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you…”(Acts 1:8, NASB). This is not suggestion. It is a summons. It is time to rise, to repent of apathy, and to seek the fire that never dies.

God has not changed. The Spirit has not withdrawn. Pentecost is not past—it is present. Live in the reality of The Everlasting Pentecost.

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Prayer

Father, in the mighty name of Yeshua, I repent of my unbelief and distraction. I have known of Your Spirit, but I long to know Him. Send Your fire again. Fill me with power from on high. Let me live in the fullness of Pentecost—not as history, but as my daily reality. Open my eyes to see Your presence, open my heart to receive Your power. Let me walk in obedience and boldness as the early disciples did. Let this day—this very moment—be the upper room of my soul. Come, Ruach HaKodesh. I make room for You. Amen.

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The Fire of His Presence

O Lord, who rides upon the storm, whose breath ignites the flame,
You stir the dust to rise and dance, and call Your children’s name.
In wind and fire, You still appear, as on that holy day,
Let every heart become Your throne, and never drift away.

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Humility

The Glory Belongs to God

“Not to us, LORD, not to us, but to Your name give glory, because of Your mercy, because of Your truth and faithfulness.”
— Psalm 115:1, NASB

You must fix this truth in your soul: the glory belongs to God. Not a portion, not a part—allof it. Anything good in your life, anything holy or helpful or wise, flows from the Spirit of the Living God. You bring the vessel, but He brings the oil. Every time you speak truth, walk in love, or minister to the broken, it is because El Shaddai has moved through you. Indeed, the glory belongs to God alone.

Do not be deceived by praise. The man who takes credit for the work of God builds on sand. Remember what Macarius of Optino once said when someone praised his spiritual counsel: “Only the mistakes are mine.” That was not self-pity. It was the spiritual sight of one who knew his own flesh and trusted only in the Spirit of God. Let that become your conviction. Always remember, the glory belongs to God and not to man.

The glory belongs to God—and Scripture gives us a clear picture of what happens when someone forgets this.

The Glory Belongs to God
Moses strikes the rock in anger at Meribah, and water flows forth—yet the cost of disobedience is the Promised Land withheld. (Numbers 20:10-12)

Look at Moses.

He was chosen, empowered, and sent. The sea split at his word. Water flowed from the rock. Manna fell when he prayed. But in a moment of anger and pride, he struck the rock and claimed the glory for himself. “Listen now, you rebels; shall we bring water for you out of this rock?” (Numbers 20:10, NASB). It seemed small—but in that moment, Moses acted as if the power was his. God still brought water for the people, but the consequence was severe: Moses would not enter the Promised Land. Why? Because he did not treat God as holy and did not give Him the glory (see Numbers 20:12). Even Moses had to learn that the glory belongs to God.

You must take this to heart. Even the most anointed among us can fall if we begin to believe the power comes from us. The glory belongs to God. You are the mouthpiece, not the message. You are the branch, not the vine. “For it is not you who are speaking, but it is the Spirit of your Father who is speaking in you” (Matthew 10:20, NASB).

The Apostle Paul understood this. He said, “I planted, Apollos watered, but God was causing the growth” (1 Corinthians 3:6, NASB). Let this be your mindset too. When people are blessed by your words, when prayers are answered, when hearts are healed—fall on your knees. Don’t reach for praise. Reach for God. He alone is worthy. After all, the glory belongs to God.

Prayer

Abba Father, You are holy and worthy of all glory. Forgive me for the times I have touched what belongs to You. Guard me from pride. Keep me small in my own eyes, and great in Your presence. Teach me the lesson of Moses—to speak when You command, to act in obedience, and to always give You the glory. Let every work of my hands bring honor to Your name, not mine. The glory belongs to You, forever and ever. In Yeshua’s name, Amen.

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Return to Biblical Christianity, Seek the Lord

COME TO THE LORD

Come, beloved. Come to the Lord. Come because the river flows freely to all who thirst. The Spirit and the Bride say, “Come!”—and let the one who hears echo it still. Let the one who is thirsty draw near, and let the one who desires take the water of life without cost (Revelation 22:17, NASB). There is no cost but surrender. No price but your pride. No payment but your praise.

Let your soul rise now and walk into His presence. The Lord is holy. The Lord is above all, seated high and lifted up. The train of His robe fills the temple, and the whole earth cries, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts, the whole earth is full of His glory” (Isaiah 6:1–3, NASB). Do not stand far off. You were made for this presence. The river is here. Come and be immersed. Come and be filled.

The wind blows where it wills, and you hear its sound—but do you not perceive the Spirit moving? Do you not feel Him calling you deeper? He comes to rest on the yielded, to dwell with the hungry. “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our dwelling with him” (John 14:23, NASB). Lay it all down. Every lesser thing. Every fear. Every idol. Let your flesh be silenced and your heart rise with the cry, “More of You, Lord. Only You.”

You sang the songs. You lifted hands. But now He calls you to live it. To walk where the river leads. To yield your vessel and be filled with fire from above. “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses” (Acts 1:8, NASB). This is not a performance. This is not an echo of yesterday’s fire. This is the glory of the Living God, descending now—hovering over you, waiting to rest within you.

You asked, “How long, O Lord?”—but He asks you, “Will you come away with Me?” You cry for victory, yet hesitate at the altar. The fire falls where the sacrifice is laid. The cloud descends where the people wait. The river breaks forth where dry ground is broken. Come, not with pretense, but with hunger. Come, not to be seen, but to behold.

Come to the Lord.

He is able. “Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us…” (Ephesians 3:20, NASB).

He is the One your soul longs for. “As the deer pants for the water brooks, so my soul pants for You, God” (Psalm 42:1, NASB).

He is the glory we cry out for.

He is the river we wade into.

He is the fire that rests on us.

He is the house we were made to dwell in.

Prayer

Lord, I come. I lay it all down—my sin, my striving, my self. Wash me in Your river. Rest on me with Your Spirit. Let Your glory fall here and now. I long for You, and You alone. You are holy, You are able, You are above all, and I surrender to Your presence. Lead me into the deep places. Fill me until I overflow. Let my life become a house where You dwell forever. In the name of Yeshua, amen.

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Power

Spirit-Anointed Power

Walking as Jesus Walked

“God anointed Yeshua of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him.” — Acts 10:38, NASB

Sprit-Anointed Power

Illustration: A traditional Christian painting of Yeshua with arms outstretched, golden light radiating from His hands, and the Holy Spirit as a dove above Him—symbolizing Spirit-anointed power and divine commissioning.

Do you long to walk in real power—the kind that breaks chains, heals hearts, and reveals the living God? You were never meant to live powerless. The same Spirit-anointed power that rested upon Yeshua is not locked in the past. It is alive, and it is available to you—right now.

From the first moments of creation, the Spirit of God hovered over the deep, waiting for the voice of the Father to call forth light (Genesis 1:2). That same Holy Spirit overshadowed Mary, bringing forth the incarnate Son—fully God, yet choosing to live fully dependent on the Spirit (Luke 1:35). When Yeshua stepped into His earthly ministry, He waited for the anointing. Only after the Spirit descended like a dove did He begin His mighty works (Matthew 3:16).

Let this truth grip your heart: Jesus, though God in flesh, did nothing apart from the Holy Spirit. Every miracle, every act of compassion, every confrontation with darkness flowed from His deep union with the Spirit. He did not overcome as God only—He overcame as a Spirit-anointed Man, modeling the very life He now calls you to live.

You have been called to more than survival. You have been summoned into Spirit-anointed power.

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses…” (Acts 1:8, NASB). This is not a symbolic promise. It is a living invitation to be filled, overshadowed, and sent out. The same Spirit that raised Yeshua from the dead now dwells in you (Romans 8:11). But too many live as if they are still waiting for permission to move.

Beloved, the permission was given at Pentecost. Now the command is to yield.

God is still looking for men and women who will carry His Spirit into a weary world. The Spirit broods still, hovering over lives willing to be overshadowed. Are you ready to say yes? Are you ready to walk as Jesus walked—with boldness, compassion, authority, and intimacy?

Let the noise fall away. Shut the door, fall to your knees, and ask the Spirit to rest upon you afresh. This is not for pastors only, not for the few—it is for every child of God who refuses to settle for a form of godliness without power (2 Timothy 3:5).

Prayer

Holy Spirit, I welcome You. Overshadow me like You did at the beginning. Anoint me not for fame, but for faithfulness. Fill me with Spirit-anointed power, that I might walk as Yeshua walked—healing the broken, binding up the wounded, and proclaiming the kingdom of God. Let every breath bring glory to El Shaddai. I yield to You. Use me. Empower me. Set me apart for Your work. In Yeshua’s name, amen.

You were born again to burn with the fire of His Spirit. You were saved to shine with His glory. Do not wait for another sign. The same God who was with Jesus is with you. Walk in Spirit-anointed power—today.

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Discernment

God-Given Discernment

The Lamp of Conscience and the Love That Compels

Beloved, you who are called by His name, listen—

For the Lord searches not the surface, but the soul. He weighs the heart. He pierces between thought and intention. And He has placed within you a flame, small yet sacred—your God-given discernment. It is the lamp of conscience. It is the witness of the Spirit that testifies when truth walks by, and when lies disguise themselves as light.

Let your conscience not grow dull. Let your flame not flicker. Tend it, O child of God, and awaken to the fear of the Lord, for it is the beginning of wisdom and the secret path to His presence.

The Fear of the Lord Makes You See

We know the fear of the Lord—not as dread, but as delight. It is the trembling awe of standing before the Holy One, the I AM, the consuming fire. It is the heart bowed low in worship, lips trembling with obedience, soul stilled in reverence. And because we know His holiness, we cannot stay silent. We urge others to be reconciled to Him, because we ourselves have been pierced by His truth.

He sees us, beloved. We are plainly known to God (2 Corinthians 5:11, AMP). Nothing is hidden from His eyes. And now I ask you: do we live plainly before one another, before your conscience—your God-given discernment—that voice inside you that the Spirit has sanctified? Can you feel the pull of His Spirit within you even now, calling you closer?

Cast Off Appearances—Come Into the Light

Do not be like those who boast in outward things. They decorate themselves with religion, but their hearts are far. They speak of virtue, but know not the One who is holy. You, however, are not called to walk by sight. You are called to walk by the fire of discernment, fed by the oil of His Spirit.

The world will mock you. They called Paul mad. They will call you strange. But let your conscience be ruled not by their voices, but by the voice of the Shepherd. If we are out of our minds, let it be for God. If we are steady, it is for your strengthening (v.13).

Love Is the Fire That Consumes the Self

Hear this—the love of Christ controls and compels us (v.14). This love is not weak. It is not shallow. It is not selfish. It is consuming, jealous, holy, and eternal. It burns away all lesser loves. And it becomes the reason we no longer live for ourselves.

Yeshua died for all, and so we count ourselves already dead. We have no right to our own lives anymore. We belong to the One who rose again. Therefore, we live not for comfort, not for applause, not for success, but for Him who died and was raised for our sake (v.15).

O soul, are you still living for yourself? Lay it down. Die to it. Let His love compel you, let His flame consume the old. Let Him teach your conscience to beat with His burden and burn with His purpose.

Keep the Lamp Burning

There was a lampstand in the temple, made of pure gold, fed by oil, tended daily. That lamp never went out. It gave light to the priests in the holy place. That is your God-given discernment. It is your conscience lit by the Holy Spirit. If you neglect it, it will flicker. If you grieve Him, it will dim.

Tend it with prayer. Clean it with repentance. Feed it with the Word. Guard it with obedience. Let nothing unclean cross your heart without confession. The fear of the Lord will keep the fire burning. The love of Yeshua will make it blaze.

A Call to Walk Closer

You cannot walk near to the Lord with a numb conscience. You cannot follow Him with a heart half-alive. Come closer. Let the fire of discernment expose what’s false in you and what’s real in Him. Live for the Audience of One. Let His gaze be enough. Let His Spirit guide your every step.

This is not a time for shallow living. This is a time to burn. This is the hour to awaken your conscience and walk boldly in truth. God-given discernment is your gift, your guard, and your guide. Receive it, protect it, and live by it.

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Prayer:

O Holy One,

Light the lamp within me. Let my conscience burn with Your truth. Awaken me from shallow living. Make me tremble again at Your Word. Teach me to live no longer for myself, but for Yeshua, who died and rose for me. Let the fire of the fear of the Lord burn in my bones. Let the love of Christ compel me forward. I surrender my heart to You—search me, know me, purify me. Let my life shine as a lamp in the holy place. In Yeshua’s name, Amen.

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The Pursuit

Come Closer, Beloved

Walk in the Spirit

He who has ears to hear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.

You who have tasted the goodness of God, do not linger at the edge of His presence. Draw near. The life of God in you is not dependent upon your name, your culture, or your status—but upon your surrender. As it is written, “Son though He was, He learned obedience from what He suffered” (Hebrews 5:8, NASB). If Yeshua, though perfect, submitted through suffering, shall we not also walk this narrow way with Him?

A closer walk with the Lord demands more than a confession of faith—it demands Spirit-led obedience. From the first cry of your rebirth, the Holy Spirit has taken residence in your soul, not merely as Comforter, but as Commander. You were not merely saved to escape wrath—you were called to walk as children of light (Ephesians 5:8, NASB). This path is not optional. It is the only path of the Kingdom.

In the early Church, the fire of the Spirit leapt over the dividing walls of Jew and Gentile, slave and free, learned and ignorant. “For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body”(1 Corinthians 12:13, NASB). The Spirit does not dwell in structures made by men or align Himself with national borders. He forms a new humanity, united under the Headship of Christ, calling all who believe to one standard—obedience to the teachings of Yeshua.

Yet many falter, not for lack of instruction, but because they refuse to suffer the cost of discipleship. The words of the New Testament are clear, but hearts dimmed by compromise obscure their brightness. The Spirit does not yield to culture—He calls culture to repentance. The Gospel does not bow to man’s traditions—it calls all men to die to themselves.

Let not your walk be shaped by your surroundings, but by the indwelling Spirit. Have you not read? “If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit” (Galatians 5:25, NASB). A closer walk with the Lord means saying “yes” when the flesh screams “no.” It means obeying when it is inconvenient, loving when it is undeserved, and surrendering when pride rises up.

The teachings of Christ are not suggestions. They are commands—holy, eternal, and binding upon the soul of every blood-bought saint.

So come, dear reader. Do not settle for surface faith. Press in. Abide. Let His Spirit shape your thoughts, your speech, your footsteps. Let the fire of God consume what is carnal and breathe life into what is eternal. The closer walk with the Lord is a walk of obedience, unity, and continual transformation.

As John wrote, “The one who says that he remains in Him ought, himself also, walk just as He walked” (1 John 2:6, NASB). The time is short. The hour is late. Cast aside every weight and draw near to your King.

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Prayer:

Holy Father, draw me into a closer walk with You. Baptize every part of my life in Your Spirit. Teach me to obey, not reluctantly, but with joy. Let my heart beat with Yours. Break the pride of my culture, my comfort, and my self-will, and make me wholly Yours. May my life proclaim that Yeshua is Lord, to the glory of El Shaddai. In Yeshua’s name, Amen.

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Prophets

Prophecy in the New Testament Church

In the New Testament (NT), prophecy is both a gift and a ministry. Unlike the Old Testament model, where prophets often held exclusive access to God’s voice for the people, the NT church reveals a more widespread prophetic activity among believers. This shift is anchored in Acts 2:17 (NASB): “And it shall be in the last days,” God says, “That I will pour out My Spirit on all mankind; And your sons and your daughters will prophesy…” Prophecy becomes a common manifestation of the indwelling Holy Spirit.

Key aspects of prophecy in the NT Church:

  • Edification, exhortation, and consolation (1 Corinthians 14:3 NASB). Prophecy in the church is primarily for the building up of others—encouraging, calling forth, and comforting.
  • Accessible and orderly: “For you can all prophesy one by one, so that all may learn and all may be exhorted” (1 Corinthians 14:31 NASB). The gift is not limited to a few but made available to many.
  • Tested, not blindly followed: Unlike OT prophets who spoke with unchallenged authority, NT prophecy is subject to discernment: “Do not despise prophetic utterances. But examine everything; hold firmly to that which is good” (1 Thessalonians 5:20–21 NASB).
  • Distinguished from the office of prophet: While many may prophesy, Ephesians 4:11 notes that Christ specifically gives some to the church as prophets. These individuals carry a greater mantle of responsibility and often operate in consistent revelation, foundational roles, or regional influence.

The prophetic voice in the NT church is ultimately a testimony of Yeshua. Revelation 19:10 (NASB) says, “For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.” It’s not about future-telling alone; it’s about revealing the heart, purposes, and presence of Yeshua to His people.

The Office of the Prophet vs. the Gift of Prophecy

A clear contrast must be made:

Office of ProphetGift of Prophecy
Part of the fivefold ministry (Eph. 4:11)One of the gifts of the Spirit (1 Cor. 12:10)
Carries governmental authority within the churchOperates under local church authority
Often directional or foundational (Acts 13:1–3)Primarily for strengthening, encouragement, comfort
Tested by fruit and longevityTested by content and discernment in the moment
Long-term development and callingMay be used occasionally or seasonally

A prophet may function with visions, dreams, divine warnings, and strong directional insight, like Agabus, who prophesied a famine and warned Paul of persecution (Acts 11:27–30; Acts 21:10–11).

What Are Words of Knowledge?

Words of knowledge are another gift of the Spirit, distinct from prophecy, yet often operating together. 1 Corinthians 12:8 (NASB) says: “For to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, and to another the word of knowledge according to the same Spirit.”

A word of knowledge is a supernatural insight into a fact or reality the speaker could not have naturally known. It’s not future-oriented like prophecy often is, but present or past-focused, often unlocking faith or repentance.

Examples:

  • Yeshua tells the woman at the well that she had five husbands (John 4:16–19).
  • Peter confronts Ananias and Sapphira about their lie (Acts 5:1–4).
  • Paul knows that a man has faith to be healed (Acts 14:9–10).

Contrasting Prophecy and Words of Knowledge

ProphecyWord of Knowledge
Often future-focused or directiveUsually present or past-focused
Brings encouragement, direction, or warningReveals hidden facts to unlock hearts or faith
Can be general for a group or specific to a personOften specific and personal
May call someone into a future they didn’t seeMay reveal something they thought was hidden

Words of knowledge often prepare the way for prophecy. A person hears a fact only God could know—this stirs their heart. Then, prophecy can flow, giving them direction or encouragement. It’s like a divine one-two punch.

A Church Gathering

Imagine a gathering where a woman is struggling privately with fear. The Spirit gives someone a word of knowledge: “There’s someone here who hasn’t slept peacefully in three nights because of dread.” That person is identified and feels exposed—in a good way. Then prophecy comes: “The Lord says, ‘You are not alone. I have stood by your bed. I am driving out fear and giving you peace tonight.’”

Both gifts worked together—word of knowledge revealed the situation, and prophecy revealed the heart of God.

Conclusion: Prophecy in the New Testament Church

Prophecy in the New Testament Church is vital, powerful, and accessible. It must be sought with humility, tested with Scripture, and permanently anchored in the person of Yeshua. The Lord desires His people not just to hear sermons, but to hear His voice. As we hunger for more of Him and press into the Spirit’s leading, both prophets and words of knowledgehelp the church grow in love, unity, and holiness.

Prayer

Father YHVH, we thank You for pouring out Your Spirit in these last days. Let prophecy rise again in purity and power. Cleanse us of pride or fear, and train our ears to hear Your voice clearly. Let the gifts of the Spirit not be rare among us, but normal, humbling us with awe. Use us to encourage, convict, and lead others back to Yeshua. We want more of You and less of us. Teach us to speak what You are saying and to listen with trembling hearts. In the name of Yeshua our Messiah, Amen.

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Be Still

Speechless in the Presence of God

Have you ever been so overwhelmed by the presence of God that words failed you? I do not write to you with human wisdom but as one who has beheld His glory. There is a holy hush—a moment beyond language—where the soul is left speechless in the presence of God. This silence is not empty; it is full of awe, overflowing with revelation, and saturated with divine love.

Scripture tells us what happened on the Mount of Transfiguration: “While he was speaking, a cloud appeared and covered them … A voice came from the cloud, saying, ‘This is My Son, My Chosen One; listen to Him!’” (Luke 9:34–35, NASB). In that moment, the disciples were speechless. Not because they were confused, but because they were overtaken by glory.

What Does It Mean to Be Speechless in the Presence of God?

Not all silence is sacred. Some remain silent because they are spiritually dry. But when the Holy Spirit reigns in a fully surrendered heart, silence becomes sacred space. It is the final crescendo after praise and worship have poured out every word we can offer.

Here is the divine progression:

  1. Praise bursts forth — we speak, pray, and testify.
  2. Worship rises — songs overflow from the heart.
  3. Silence descends — not from lack, but from glory too heavy to carry in words, leaving us truly speechless.

This isn’t stillness born of confusion or apathy. Isaiah’s silence cried out, “Woe is me, for I am ruined! Because I am a man of unclean lips … for my eyes have seen the King, the Lord of armies” (Isaiah 6:5, NASB). When you see God rightly, you know that no song is worthy and no word rich enough.

Why Silence Can Bring You Closer to God

A. W. Tozer wrote, “More spiritual progress can be made in one short moment of speechless silence in the awesome presence of God than in years of mere study.” Why? Because in those moments, God writes on your heart directly. You don’t just hear about Him—you experience Him.

We often fill our spiritual lives with noise—devotionals, sermons, and prayers. But when was the last time you waited? When was the last time you stepped beyond the veil and stood in His presence without asking, without speaking—just beholding and being speechless?

Moses entered the cloud and came out radiant (Exodus 34:29). You too are invited—not to observe from afar, but to enter the cloud of glory, the presence of El Shaddai. Not just once, but daily.

The Cloud of Glory

Imagine a traveler standing before a great mountain shrouded in mist. As he steps into the cloud, he can no longer see the path or the world behind him. But he hears a whisper in the stillness—not from outside, but within. He has entered the presence, not with understanding, but with surrender. There, in the silence, the Voice speaks clearly, leaving him speechless.

How to Cultivate Holy Silence in Your Life

If you long to be transformed and are hungry for revival in your soul, create space for God’s presence. Here’s how:

  • Set aside time daily not just for prayer, but for silence before God.
  • Turn off distractions. Let your phone, music, and noise wait.
  • Enter with worship. Let praise rise, then let the Spirit lead into silence.
  • Listen and wait. Don’t rush the moment. God speaks in the stillness.

These moments may be short, but their fruit is eternal. You will not always walk away with answers, but you will walk away with Him. And that is the goal.

Final Thoughts: The Power of the Cloud

God in the Glory

You do not need to fear the silence. Embrace it. For it is there you will truly hear Him. When words are stripped away, what remains is faith. What remains is intimacy. Be speechless in the presence of God, and you will come to know Him as you never have before.

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Prayer

Spirit of the Living God, lead us into Your cloud. Take full authority in our hearts. Teach us to speak, then teach us to sing. And when the moment is too holy for either, teach us to be silent before You, utterly speechless. We want more of You and less of us. Let us hear Your voice in the stillness, and let Your presence change us forever. In Yeshua’s name, Amen.

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Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is a Person

Do you truly know who the Holy Spirit is? If you’ve ever mistaken Him for a feeling, a force, or a sudden burst of energy, you’re not alone. Many believers are confused about the identity of the Holy Spirit. But today, let’s clear away the confusion and anchor our understanding in Scripture: the Holy Spirit is a Person.

“Do not quench the Spirit” (1 Thessalonians 5:19, NASB). This simple yet sobering command carries weight. You can’t quench a force. You can’t grieve an emotion. But you can hurt, silence, or shut out a Person—and that’s exactly what we risk when we misunderstand or ignore the Holy Spirit.

Spell this out in your heart: THE HOLY SPIRIT IS A PERSON. He is not enthusiasm. He is not courage. He is not the personification of goodness. The Holy Spirit is not an “it”—He is God. He has a will (1 Corinthians 12:11), speaks (Acts 13:2), loves (Romans 15:30), intercedes (Romans 8:26), and can be grieved (Ephesians 4:30). He knows. He feels. He leads.

Jesus spoke of the Spirit as “another Helper”—the Greek word Parakletos, meaning advocate or counselor—“that He may be with you forever” (John 14:16, NASB). The Son promised One like Himself, not a mere power surge from heaven. And just as we would never treat Yeshua as a nameless force, we must not reduce the Holy Spirit to an emotional experience or a vague sense of conviction.

To quench the Spirit is to resist His leading, to silence His voice, or to shut Him out of your daily decisions. Imagine Him as a guest in your home, present and willing to help, but ignored. Or worse—treated with suspicion and skepticism. Can a guest like that stay long? The Holy Spirit desires intimacy, not toleration. He seeks fellowship, not mere acknowledgment.

Paul writes, “Now we have received… the Spirit who is from God, so that we may know the things freely given to us by God” (1 Corinthians 2:12, NASB). You are not meant to walk in confusion, trying to “feel” your way through your faith. You are invited to commune with the Person of the Holy Spirit, to hear His voice, receive His comfort, and follow His direction.

This truth will change your walk: the Holy Spirit is not waiting for your perfection—He is waiting for your invitation. He is not fragile, but He is holy. He is not distant, but He will not force Himself into a life that will not listen. Don’t quench Him by busyness, by sin, or by doubt. Welcome Him.

Right now, stop and ask yourself: Am I treating the Holy Spirit like a Person? Do I listen for His voice? Do I make room for His presence? Do I respond when He convicts, prompts, or encourages?

The Holy Spirit is a Person. And He desires to walk with you, speak to you, and fill you with the life of God every day. He is not an “it” to be controlled. He is God to be worshiped, Friend to be loved, and Guide to be followed.

Prayer

Ruach HaKodesh, Holy Spirit of God, forgive me for treating You as less than who You are. I welcome You—not as a feeling, but as a Person. Speak to me. Lead me. Fill my life with Your presence and power. Teach me to walk in step with You and to never quench Your voice. I want deep, intimate fellowship with You. In Yeshua’s name, amen.

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Church

The Church Is God’s Dwelling Place

Where Heaven Touches Earth

“For where two or three have gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst.”
—Matthew 18:20 (NASB)

In every generation, the Church has stood as a light in the darkness, where God’s presence meets human hearts. The Church is God’s dwelling place, not because of its architecture or rituals, but because the living God has chosen to abide amid His people. This truth changes everything. The Church is not just a religious organization—it is the very habitation of El Shaddai, built on the foundation of Yeshua the Messiah and sustained by the Holy Spirit.

Paul wrote to the Ephesians, “You also are being built together into a dwelling of God in the Spirit” (Ephesians 2:22, NASB). This is not symbolic language. It is literal and eternal. The Church is God’s dwelling place, where Heaven touches earth. It is not one good institution among many; it is the only one birthed directly by the will of God, designed to reflect His holiness, proclaim His gospel, and carry His glory.

Divided Yet Divine

The skeptic may ask, “Which church do you mean? Aren’t Christians divided?” Yes, denominations abound. But the true Church transcends every man-made label. The Church is God’s dwelling place wherever the Holy Spirit has gathered hearts that are surrendered to Yeshua, washed by His blood, and devoted to worshiping God in spirit and in truth (John 4:24).

We see her in the underground churches of persecuted lands. We hear her prayers in hospital rooms, prison cells, and quiet homes. She gathers in storefronts and cathedrals, barns, and basements. Wherever two or three are gathered in His name, there He is—Yeshua in the midst—validating the gathering as holy ground. (Matthew 18:20, NASB)

The Power and Purpose of the Church

The Church is not perfect. Those inside her walls know this better than anyone. We grieve her shortcomings and weep over her compromises, but we also believe in her future because God is not finished with her. Yeshua declared, “I will build My church; and the gates of Hades will not overpower it” (Matthew 16:18, NASB). That promise still stands.

The Church is God’s dwelling place, His house of prayer for all nations (Isaiah 56:7). She is the Bride of Christ (Revelation 19:7), being prepared for the return of the Bridegroom. She is the pillar and support of the truth (1 Timothy 3:15). When she functions in purity and unity, she becomes a channel of healing to a broken world, a refuge for the lost, and a launchpad for revival.

God Dwells Among His People

From the tabernacle in the wilderness to the upper room in Acts 2, God has always desired to dwell among His people. He says in 2 Corinthians 6:16 (NASB), “I will dwell among them and walk among them; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people.” That same Spirit who filled the temple now fills His Church. Not the stone structure, but the living stones—you and me (1 Peter 2:5). The Church is where God dwells among His people.

When we gather with hearts fully yielded and worship with reverence and faith, the King of Glory walks into the room. The Church is God’s dwelling place—His holy habitation on earth.

Let us not forsake her, treat her lightly, or abandon her mission. Instead, may we press in deeper, purify ourselves of the world, and live as a people set apart for the presence of God.

Prayer:

Holy Father, awaken Your Church to her holy calling. Let her not be swayed by the world or silenced by fear. Fill her afresh with Your Holy Spirit. May every gathering be marked by Your presence, and may we, as Your people, live holy and blameless before You. Let the gospel go forth boldly from pulpits and from hearts, from city streets to distant nations. Dwell among us, O Lord, and make Your name known. In the name of Yeshua the Messiah we pray, Amen.

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