Feb 10
Absorbing or Observing?
Absorption, these two Rooms of Mystery, require absorption in order to complete the Transition to Transformation. Far to many enter these rooms only to ‘observe.’ When this happens you usually hear yourself saying sentences such as, “Why did everyone think God was present tonight?” Or, “What makes them think they are so spiritual?” Or, even asking things like, “When is God going to speak to me?” These are just a few of the ‘blame shifters’ observers are identified by. These are sentences uttered so that all will know that you are not the problem.
WHOSE TO BLAME
For you to go further, blame shifting, which has been around since Adam in the Garden, will have to cease. In these Rooms of Mystery, you will learn to accept the fact that you are where you are, because of the choices you made. Only then will you recognize the “moment of choice” and begin to make better choices. Why am I talking about choices when I have been helping you walk through the Tabernacle? Because, every step you take from here on into the next room, becomes more important. You will soon be learning the reality that you make your choice and then your choice makes you. Unbeknownst to you, you are about to make a very important choice.
If you have been following this blog for long you know you are on a journey of transition to transformation through the Tabernacle. You are presently in the first covered room of the “Mountain of the Lord” or Sanctuary. In fact, you are standing in front of the Menorah or Lampstand. So …..
THE LIGHT IN THE EYE
No one really knows the actual dimensions of the Lampstand, its size was not stated in Scripture. However, most believe the Lampstand was just high enough for the flame to be eye level to the priest. In this way the light shone in the eyes of the priest to both illumine his vision and examine his heart. This was what Jesus was referring to when He said, “The lamp of the body is the eye. If therefore your eye is good, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in you is darkness, how great is that darkness!” Matthew 6:22-23
ENLIGHTENMENT
The Lampstand was to enlighten you through your eye and by doing so you would become full of light. It is this light that others will see. This is not a metaphor, it is a reality and as such, to the degree you believe – you will see and be enlightened with the light of life. It is this light that will be seen by others, whether they are cognizant of it or not.
Picture what this room would look like if the Lampstand was not shining. That is what the world would like if you and others were not radiating the Light that has now been imparted to you. This is what is meant by the Apostle John, “In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it” John 1:4-5. When Jesus came into the world there was very little spiritual light … it was a pretty dark place.
God was the one who originally ignited the flame in the Lampstand and the priests were to never let that flame go out. You might say the light of God from the next room provided the light in this room.
You might even say that Jesus, the Light of the world came forth from the bosom (Holy of Holies) of the Father, who is light, and here you are standing before Him.
What Grace He has shown us, what grace He has given.
Blessings,
John Paul
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All I can say is the only choice that I want to make is the one that leads to God. So, I have been asking God to show me where he wants me to be and what does he want me to do. I know he has an answer for me and all I have to do is what he tells me to do.
I have been following this blog since july-august of 2008 after I heard you speak at grace church in franklin Tn. I was living in michigan and I came down that weekend to pick some things up and just happened to show up saturday night and heard your life changing message. Three days before I prayed to God why I had a vision (while dreaming) a few years earlier of my whole future (the vision seemed years long) most of which is sealed and only revealed to me after it takes place. This blog really caught my attention as alot of them have been as God likes to show me something and then have me read on this blog a few hours later. I guess I just wanted to ask how much longer till I die and when will my spirit really break free of this wretched man that I am? Any input would be much appreciated as I feel like Ive been smelling death for awhile and Im getting very hungry. ps hungry for the spirit and death to self. Thanks John Paul for helping Jesus help me get to my destiny. God Bless and may Jesus be glorified for ever and ever.
Dear John Paul:
In these days of increasing uncertainty, I am absorbing the light of the lamp stand of God more than observing. However, I believe that the reason, I tend to observe too is to discern where I stand in relation to man and how God wants me to relate to others around me but knowing full well that when I am in “HIS PRESENCE” the best thing to do is absorb “HIS LIGHT” because a Godly encounter is an experience of the spirit instead of the activity of the flesh.
As His light is increasing in me I’m now ready to let go of some lies I now see I’ve been believing from a particular incident. I’m making an appointment with some people who do deliverance’s at Bethel Church, in Redding California. I can honestly say the reason I’ve blamed people is because I’ve been so miserable with myself. I want to live on the otherside and I know I’m going to make it because my heart’s prayer has always been “Lord dont leave me behind.”
Please remind me again that the longer the period of transition the greater the transformation! I’m taking you at your word John Paul! Thank you so much for writing about this topic.
If this is about choices, what about the choices others make that directly affect you? We just lost our home to foreclosure and I had been asking my husband to sell for several years because I knew that we didn’t belong here. I feel like all the life has been sucked out of me. I not at the bottom of the pit, I’m under it.
I got a burst of inspiration the other day and I wrote this poem. I titled it - Seasons.
Class is in session, I can hear the Spirit say There’s much to learn as you watch and pray.
Seasons they come and the seasons they go My heart says; Yes Lord – Let Your river flow.
Although at times it’s difficult to see, What the future… has in store for me.
Your Spirit as my guide, I’ll listen to what You say; I’ll put my trust in You, as I watch and pray.
When doubts and fears cascade down upon me; Reveal to me Your truth and I will be free.
The warm fire of hope burns in my soul Your purpose revealed; Your touch has made me whole.
Through endurance in Love, patience is perfected; Joy fills my heart, for I know I’m protected.
Truth has been tried in the fire of trials; Seasons have changed, there are no more denials.
It’s time to move ahead, now the future I see; Your Love’s captured my heart,I’m resting in Your peace.
I think that my faith combined with hope is growing into - trust
“…yet will I trust Him”
Wow. This is all too wild. I am studying Absorption in my dyeing chemistry course right now, and ironically this bears lots of clarity with that course study and this combined.
It reminds me of a time i was in an area sitting at a table, and I over heard some people talking in regards to me. The one guy said “who is that dude?” and the other said in a very serious and freaked out stance “I don’t know, but he loves God.”
and it appears that even when I am having a crappy day or feeling lousy, no matter what my soul or flesh are manifesting people see the light of Jesus radiating himself out of me. I wonder..how could they see such light when i don’t feel ’spiritual’ but it is the absorbing of the presence of the king.
Another time I was sharing my frustrations with religion to a person who do not beleive in christianity, Jesus or the bible, they were just into ‘energy’ and something about ‘eckenkar’ or something like that. She stared into my eyes and said “Wow, you have the light of loving God, thats what makes you different from religious people’ she acknowledged love for GOd even when she couldn’t acknowledge the same God as I beleive in.
This absorbing of God always amazes me and baffles me, and it is totally how amazing our God really is.
How do we retain the teachings of the tabernacle?
The Lord Jesus taught me a secret to the Christian life so few know about it. By the grace of God I am walking in it. And everyday I am growing in this grace.
You probably were taught to save money when you were in school in hope that when you mature you would deal wisely with financial affairs. Likewise the Lord teaches lambs to pray so that when we mature in Christ we live in 24hr constant communion with the Lord. This is maturity.
I pray through my heart and mind all the time about life (just like a natural conversation) and God is always beside me. No need to strive at all. Elementary praying birthed a desire to always want to be in God’s presence which is the maturity of prayer – the practice of God’s presence 24/7. And we talk all day and night long.
The wonderful blessing of this is you would supernaturally walk by faith otherwise you cannot proceed on the journey. Know that He wants to fellowship with you. His terms mean agreeing with Him that’s why situations will be seen in the light of His word. Seeing God’s glory in life transforms you 180 degrees.
I can see with the eyes of my heart. I see the word and faith 24/7 is my lifestyle. The more I know the word, the more I see the world with the eyes of my heart, the more I discern the spirit world, the more I rest in faith, the more my understanding is. And this brings no small comfort.
It is fueled with the knowledge of the word. Its available to all whomsoever will come. Fear gauges faith, so you are driven to have faith. Its a good thing.
By constant application, you bring the tabernacle with you. You need to know the tabernacle well to do this. This blog will help you.
In this way when you come across a situation, you know where you are in the heavens and you know what is going on in the spirit. And there is ongoing relationship with God. Practice makes renewing of the mind to relate to the Lord. Practice. Application. Stir up the gift.
Can you see i am walking with God 24/7 while i walk on the earth? My spirit soars in the heavens.
I WOULD LIKE TO RESPOND TO ROSE. HAVING BEEN WHERE YOU ARE AND HAVING MADE ALL THE WRONG CHOICES AT THE TIME, I WOULD LIKE TO ENCOURAGE YOU. THIS IS A TIME OF CHOICE FOR YOU, WILL YOU BELIEVE THE LIE THAT ALL THE LIFE IS SUCKED OUT OF YOU? JESUS IS THE LIFE. YOU CAN CHOOSE TODAY TO READ GOD’S WORD TO GIVE YOU THE TRUTH OF YOUR CIRCUMSTANCE. HE IS YOUR PROVIDER. HE IS YOUR HIGH TOWER, HE IS INTIMATELY INVOLVED IN EVERYTHING THAT HAS TO DO WITH YOUR LIFE. THOSE ARE JUST A VERY FEW OF THE TRUTHS THAT YOU CAN CHOOSE. MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU DURING THIS TIME. GOD IS ALL IN ALL FOR YOU!
Rose, I hope I have permission to share something about what you going through? I just want to tell you, I understand exactly what your going through. Surprisingly, we to are going through the same thing and I’m now asking God what are you trying to show me about myself in this situation that I’m just not getting? And He’s showing me that there is a place of peace only found in storm, it’s almost as if the worst storm has the ability to bring the greatest calm during it all. He may be challenging you, like me to find it.
To Rose, I feel your pain and know of where you stand. We’d moved from TX to Ohio for jobs. Instead of being an hour or so from family we’d moved across country for jobs. In a year I was divorced, laid-off twice, my home robbed and in 2 fender benders in my car. I was also in an airplane that lost an engine so we had to make an emergency landing. My ex-husband had lost or left a series of jobs so we were already financially strained. I didn’t know anyone in TX and didn’t have much. It was during those times that the Lord spoke to me - clearly and distinctly.
In those 10 years I struggled with my emotions, my faith and my family. I made close friends, attended John Paul’s classes and saw signs and wonders; in the heavens and on earth. Strangers stopped me on trains to give me words from God. God took care of me. You have to know this was most unsettling, to say the least, to this born and breed Baptist! I wondered if I was losing my mind!
Once when I was praying and crying out to God, He showed me a vision. It was of a perfect purple tulip that was just beginning to open! The tulip was the most vibrant of purples I’d ever seen. It had just a hint of dew on it. It was like a camera close up. As the view pulled back, I saw a whole garden of these perfect purple tulips moving with just the slightest of breezes. I had asked God how he saw me…how could He allow my life to come to this! That’s when I saw His perfectly cultivated garden with those flowers of royal hue.
This, Rose of His garden, is how He sees you. You are planted and cared for. As my Pastor says, if you cannot see His hands, trust His heart.
It’s our anniversary today, and both my husband and myself want to wish and bless everyone here on this blog with “Fresh Love” from the Father’s Heart from our heart to yours today on valentines day and each day thereafter!
Thank-you for all of your prayers and keep them coming!
Much Love & Blessings today
and always!
Shirley C
Well, first time on here, but have just had a co-incidence about ‘blame-shifting’.. I seek the Lord all day every day for guidance and have incredible signs and dreams and yet, I am so aware of my own deceitful heart.
I have an independant spirit which somehow gets involved without me realising and within a couple of weeks I’m aware I’ve made yet another bad choice. Be it work, or getting involved in some activity or other.
And still I long to believe I’m trying to make steps of faith.
I know God has got a major agenda to ‘raise the dead’ in my life, but I just keep making bad decisions..
Has anyone really worked out what God wants for their life and did anyone’s choice actually match up with what they thought God was leading them into in the first place? It seems the prophetic are so susceptible to deception and confusion..
I’d just like to know I got a decision right at some point! Free will is a killer! How do we become an absorber instead of an observer?
Jay
I’m almost afraid to ask at this point…like a student who suddenly says they never understood anything and it is near the end of the class…but I still don’t get the ‘how’ in all of this. I see the symbolism and the book learning but what about the lab? I need to be in the light and absorb the light I understand. But, how?
Is walking through the temple the daily walk of reading the Bible, worship, giving, fasting, praying, and listening to God? Is it in the daily discipline of seeking God when you hear, feel, and see nothing? However, I suppose all I can do is all I can do?