ARC of the Covenant

Many eons have passed and the mystery of the Arc of the Covenant remain. For centauries many have attempted to find this mysterious arc with its ornate golden cherubim know to contain the “ten commandments pillars” inside. But what of the arc was not an object at all, what if the object or container itself was not really the arc but just a symbol of the event. The event when Moses spoke to God. What is the name referring to by using the word “arc”? Was it the “arc” the cherubim formed while GOD was speaking to Moses?

I believe the true arc of the covenant is something completely different and something no one expected though clues have been written.  I found the following information while doing a topical study;

According to one midrash (is the body of homiletic stories told by Jewish rabbinic sages to explain passages in the Tanakh. Midrash is a method of interpreting biblical stories that goes beyond simple distillation of religious, legal, or moral teachings. It fills in gaps left in the biblical narrative regarding events and personalities that are only hinted at.) , it would clear the path for the nation by burning snakes, scorpions, and thorns with two jets of flame that shot from its underside (T. VaYakhel, 7); another midrash says that rather than being carried by its bearers, the Ark in fact carried its bearers inches above the ground (Sotah 35a).

The relationship between the Ark and the shekhina (means literally to settle, inhabit, or dwell)  is reinforced by the recurring motif of clouds. God's presence is frequently seen in the guise of a cloud in the Bible (Ex. 24:16), and the Ark is constantly accompanied by clouds: When God spoke from between the Cherubs, there was a glowing cloud visible there (Ex. 40:35); when the Jews traveled, they were led by the Ark and a pillar of clouds (Num. 10:34); at night, the pillar of clouds was replaced by a pillar of fire, another common descriptor of God's appearance (Ex. 24:17); and when the High Priest entered presence of the Ark on Yom Kippur, he did so only under the cover of a cloud of incense, perhaps intended to mask the sight of the shekhina in all its glory.

The Shekhinah is a Talmudic concept representing God's dwelling and immanence in the created world. It is through the Shekhinah that humans can experience the Divine. God's Presence, Kingdom.

Revelation 11:19 ESV / 36 helpful votes

Then God's temple in heaven was opened, and the ark of his covenant was seen within his temple. There were flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, an earthquake, and heavy hail.

Jeremiah 31:33-34 ESV / 9 helpful votes

But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts.

Hebrews 9:1-28 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Now even the first covenant had regulations for worship and an earthly place of holiness. For a tent was prepared, the first section, in which were the lampstand and the table and the bread of the Presence. It is called the Holy Place. Behind the second curtain was a second section called the Most Holy Place, having the golden altar of incense and the ark of the covenant covered on all sides with gold, in which was a golden urn holding the manna, and Aaron's staff that budded, and the tablets of the covenant. Above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat. Of these things we cannot now speak in detail.

Daniel 12:1 ESV / 1 helpful vote

“At that time shall arise Michael, the great prince who has charge of your people. And there shall be a time of trouble, such as never has been since there was a nation till that time. But at that time your people shall be delivered, everyone whose name shall be found written in the book.

 

I believe the actual “ARC” of the covenant is an arc of light that acts as a barrier against all outside forces while GOD is communicating with his children. Those who have entered the promise of a covenant and are faithful and true to the promises made unto our father can and will be able to meet out Father face to face. His face will manifest in the clouds or some other type of creations nature.

I say this out of experience from an event that happened to me back in the year 2000, while outside praying I entered a state of immense joy, the kind of joy where your smiling from ear to ear and don’t even know you’re doing it. When I looked up in the clouds I saw an ARC of light over me, in the clouds I saw and image of GOD familiar with those images on earth where artist have depicted Gods image. While in this “arc” I was communicating without Father, there were no words but rather just “knowing” what was being communicated. What was shown to me at that time I thought was personal but as this event continued to grow and resonate (as any communication with GOD would for he is omnipresent) I realized it was for the whole world. This language of knowing prompted me to look to the right. When I did I saw a face of what would appear to be like a villain from and old movie, I accepted that as “evil” being after me. I didn’t seem to care about that evil for I knew that GOD was with me.

I believe we are at an age in time that all of us must be cautious about this villain consuming us on earth. Reach higher family of angels, be conscious of yourselves and do your best to make this a better world for all.

GOD has spoken.     

Manna from Christ

One of my many rocks of visions and love received from the highest of Kingdoms. I was in my 30’s that I found myself beginning to walk deeply with the Holy Spirit. It took a lot of learning and evolving in my spirit to get to this point. I naturally inclined to a inner wisdom of gift given to those on the other side. My inner joy was so abundant that I wanted to give Christ a gift on his birthday (spring). I wrote him a letter of love and gratitude and I honored the color of purple and copper. I struggled with what to give he that owns all things, Christ already owned my heart and love. It came upon to that I should give him something rare and wonderful on earth. I decided to give him chocolate . . . this was something I enjoyed much here on earth. So I left the gift upon my table and prayed over it with love and an extension of gratitude and went to bed.

For some reason, out of nowhere I pondered what it is that I would like to have. The first thing I thought of was Manna. At this point in my life I had done no topically study on manna nor did I understand the biblical descriptions of manna. I only knew it was referred to as angel food.

About two weeks passed and then one night, while I was deeply asleep came a vision. This vision was clear as day as if it were in real life. I remember all of a sudden I appeared in this place with two female angels next to me, one to the right and one to the left. They implored me to be humble and quiet and maintain a position of reverence. On my knees and my head down and my hands in prayer. I looked upon their faces and saw they were dark skinned and dressed in white, they did not have wings.

While I maintain this position and not sure of what was going on, I found myself that it was okay to know look up. I looked and I saw a table that appeared to be covered in a table cloth. Upon this table was a small white box, these hands that appeared just like the Hands of Christ and his robe fully stretching down his forearm, reached over this box and pulled the ribbon open and moved out of place yellow tissue to reveal what appeared to be a white cake like food. Almost looked equivalent to what we have today in coconut cake.

I found myself feeling so humbled and honored as I gracefully floated back to my body. I awoke the next morning in awe and feeling loved beyond measure, surprisingly and unexpectedly.

Giving gifts to those on the other side is something we don’t conceive that we can do hear in the physical but it is an ancient practice. Most of those who brought offerings to those grave sides or tombs where doing the same thing. Leaving a gift in the coffin of a loved one is a great way to express love and appreciation for their souls and beings and revere the gifts they bestowed upon you in life. Each of our lives are a gift to another and all those who have had the pleasure to meet and know are also your gift.  

Let’s not forget to give our loving Father and Christ gifts also, they are received and appreciated. Gifts are giving out of love … Amen.

Why did GOD allow Chrsit to die by Crucifixion ?

I think theologians have contemplated this question for ages. Why would not our loving Father save Christ from this most terrible fate?

I can barely stand to think of the crucifixion myself. This age was so horrible, crucifixion and impaling was the most extreme punishment for crimes. Why would a prophet or the son of God ever earn such a sentence. Rome was the most brutal of empires giving birth to some of the most evil leaders and rulers whom were referred to Draconian.  Domitian, Septimius Severus, Maximinus Thrax,  Diocletian,  Tiberius, Nero, Caracalla, Commodus,  Elagabalus and Caligula.
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When Jesus was born (approximately 5 BC) the Roman emperor was Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus who reigned until 14 AD. At the time of crucifixion and death (approximately 30 AD) the Roman emperor was Tiberius Julius Caesar Augustus who reigned until 37 AD. The Roman emperors would have most likely worshiped pagan gods. Roman religion was a mix of various religious traditions from places such as Greece and Egypt. Mystery religions dedicated to various deities were also popular in the Empire at the time of Jesus.

The Roman empire was in the first few centuries AD expansionist and in its conquests accommodated new cults and philosophies from different cultures, such as the Persian cult of Mithraism, the Egyptian cult of Isis and Neo-Platonism, a Greek philosophical religion.
Paganism was never, then, a unified, single religion, but a fluid and amorphous collection. But it would also be a mistake to describe Roman religion as an easy, tolerant co-existence of cults. ‘Toleration’ is a distinctly modern, secular idea. The emperor Constantine converted the main religion of Rome to Christianity in, or about, 312 AD.

His understanding of Christianity was, at the stage of his conversion, unsophisticated. He may not have understood the implications of converting to a religion which expected its members to devote themselves exclusively to it.
However, what was certainly established by the early fourth century was the phenomenon of an emperor adopting and favoring a particular cult. What was different about Constantine’s ‘conversion’ was merely the particular cult to which he turned – the Christ-cult – where previous emperors had sought the support of pagan gods and heroes from Jove to Hercules.

Given the timeline of events and occurrences on can see the pattern emerge, though time itself played a role. The persecution and crucifixion of Christ and a grand scale purpose in illuminating the wickedness of Rome and their Rulers and their religious practices.  Illuminating the corruption of the Jewish High Priest (Pharisees).

This is why Christ received the most brutal of sentences, moving away from mainstream explanations "by the blood of Christ" we are healed. By the blood of Christ the world changed. The execution and death of Christ was the very path which the main Christian faith and church rose from, which lead to its dominance world wide.

PURPOSE!

A HUG FROM GOD

Through out time, I've been blessed with experiences that are nothing short of total "awe".

This particular one, although brief, was the pinnacle of LOVE. Feeling exhausted from all life's responsibilities, I remembering talking to GOD in my thoughts and telling him how badly I needed a hug.  

I remember sitting at my computer and my dog "Kevin" was next to me at my feet. Just out of nowhere, I began to feel like this vortex of energy just swirling around me. Instantaneously and enormous amount of joy just came over me, smiling from ear to ear and not knowing why. This tingling sensation came over my whole body and I felt light as air. I recall  not sure how to act but just enjoying this amazing feeling. Do I keep working on my computer or do I stop?? It was so amazing, my dog "Kevin" was just staring at me, all I could do is pet him and smile at him. I often wonder if he saw something?

This feeling lasted about 10 minutes and was just pure joy the whole time. I call this a hug from GOD because just as I asked for it, it happened, and just when I needed it most.

Don't ever forget to ask our Father for a hug, sometimes the simplest things are granted so beautifully and freely. He is with us, next to us and contemporary to our immediate needs now. AMEN