The Glory of the Lord - Maintaining it and Walking in it

Encountering the Glory of God: Living in His Presence

The Glory of the Lord - Maintaining it and Walking in it

Throughout Scripture, we see glimpses of the glory of God—majestic, overwhelming, and transformative. When Ezekiel witnessed it, he wrote:

“Like the appearance of the bow that is in the cloud on the day of rain, so was the appearance of the brightness all around. Such was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the Lord. And when I saw it, I fell on my face, and I heard the voice of one speaking.”
— Ezekiel 1:28

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This awe-inspiring vision echoes other biblical encounters. In Exodus 33–34, God reveals Himself to Moses. In 1 Kings 19, He meets Elijah—not in the wind, earthquake, or fire, but in a still small voice. Neither Moses nor Elijah beheld the fullness of God’s glory. Like Ezekiel, they experienced only a partial manifestation. Yet, even that was enough to bring them to their knees.

Isaiah 6 gives another powerful example. When Isaiah sees the Lord on His throne, high and lifted up, he cries, “Woe is me! For I am undone... for my eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts!” The seraphim cry out, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of His glory!”

Every time God’s glory is revealed, the response is the same—humility, worship, and awe.

The Glory in Visions and Encounters

Daniel also experienced divine encounters. In Daniel 7, he sees the Ancient of Days on His fiery throne. In chapter 10, a glorious man appears, and Daniel is left without strength, trembling in the presence of the vision. These are not mere stories—they are testimonies of what it’s like to be in the presence of the Most High.

God still reveals Himself today—through dreams, visions, the Word, and a tangible shift in the atmosphere. Sometimes He speaks. Sometimes He anoints, commissions, or touches us deeply. The key is to remain in His presence.

Remaining in the Cloud

Like Israel followed the cloud by day and fire by night, we too must keep our eyes fixed on the presence of God. We must learn to dwell in the secret place, resisting distractions and staying attuned to His leading.

This world is not our home. We are passing through. Jesus invites us to “Learn of Me.” Learn who He is. Learn what pleases Him. As we grow in relationship with Him, His presence becomes more consistent and powerful in our lives.

Worship is vital. We are created to worship Him. As we worship throughout the day, we maintain an awareness of His presence.

Let God lead. Don’t move without Him. Sometimes we must wait—just as Elijah waited for the whisper. In that stillness, God often does His deepest work.

Transformation Through His Spirit

The Spirit of God lives in us. We become one with Him. When we yield, He prunes us—cutting away mindsets, habits, and traditions that hinder His work in our lives. Pruning is not pleasant, but it’s necessary.

Wisdom says, “Wait.” Don’t react from the carnal mind, but seek the Lord’s perspective. If He says wait, wait. If He says move, obey. Sometimes He’ll direct you to pray for someone, reach out, or speak a word of encouragement. The Spirit sees what we cannot.

When the Spirit moves, it’s like a key unlocking new realms. God whispers mysteries. He speaks truth into our spirit. We must develop a listening heart. We don’t want just a “listening ear,” but a hearing one.

Hearing God’s Voice

Look how God spoke to the prophets of old. He is still speaking. In these days, we need to hear His voice more than ever. If He directs, we must follow. If He corrects, we must receive it.

Samuel is a great example. As a boy, he heard God’s voice but didn’t recognize it. Eli taught him to respond, “Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.” Samuel became a powerful prophet because he listened.

God wants to speak to you too—through His Word, His Spirit, dreams, visions, and more. I often ask God questions and He responds, whether through Scripture or a deep knowing in my spirit.

Understanding Through History and the Word

Even historical insight enhances our understanding. Take the vision of the leopard with four heads in Daniel. Historically, this represented Greece, which was divided among four generals after Alexander the Great. Antiochus Epiphanes, one of those rulers, desecrated the Jewish temple—foreshadowing the antichrist. Understanding history brings depth to prophecy.

Walking in Power and Purpose

The more we allow the Spirit to move, the more God can use us. In times of darkness, God raises up prophetic voices. Elijah performed eight miracles; Elisha, with a double portion, performed sixteen.

When people cry out, the glory comes. But before that glory comes, there is always a time of waiting.

Gifts for His Glory

God gives us spiritual gifts—wisdom, prophecy, healing, discernment, and more—not just for ourselves but to minister to others. Sometimes, I’ve received a word of knowledge or insight that sets someone free—something only they and God knew. This is love in action.

We don’t need to be prophets to hear God. But we must be willing. Waiting on the Lord renews our strength. It prepares us to walk in demonstration of the Gospel.

Prepared for the King

Think of Esther. She waited, prepared, and found favor. Her obedience saved a nation. You don’t walk on sapphire stones in the throne room unless you’re invited. Holiness prepares you.

The closer we draw to God, the more understanding He imparts. Suddenly, what was once a mystery becomes clear.

Final Thoughts: Stay Close, Stay Ready

The angels of Heaven are ready to help us enter the glory realm—but we must take the right steps. Worship opens doors. Intimacy invites His presence. As Gayle and I have discussed, His glory walks in when true worship comes forth. Some even hear angels sing.

Challenge for Today:

• Get a journal.

• After prayer, say: “Here I am, Lord. I’m listening.”

• Write what He speaks.

• Read the Word, meditate on a verse, and ask Him about it.

• Share what He reveals.

Bottom line: Stay close. Stay in His presence. Let Him speak, shape, and send you.

Seven Realms of Heaven

7 Heavenly Realms

Heavens is always plural in Hebrew, with seven levels of heaven noted in Scripture. The names are Vilon, Rakia, Shechakim, Zevul, Maon, Machon, and Aravot.

1. Vilon is “That stretches out the heavens as a curtain (Vilon), and spreads them out as a tent to dwell in.” Isaiah 40:22. Vilon retires in the morning comes out in the evening, and renews the work of creation daily. Vilon is the universe, going beyond what we can see with telescopes. Vilon is the word for curtain used in the Talmud, but a synonym, doq, pronounced like coke, is the word used in Isaiah 40:22

2. Rakia is where “God set them in the firmament (Rakia) of the heavens.” (Gen 1:17[19]) This is a reference to the stars, sun, moon, and planets: outer space, where the various heavenly bodies move in their prescribed orbits and /or maintain relationships in constellations, solar systems, galaxies, etc. Rakia is the part of the heavens that can be seen.

3. Shechakim is from “He commanded the skies (shechakim) above and opened the doors of heaven, and He rained down manna upon them to eat.” (Psalm 78:23). This is where the millstones that grind manna for the righteous are located. His Word is still miraculously feeding us. Shechakim is the atmosphere.

4. Zevul is the location for “I have surely built you a house of habitation (Zevul), a place for you to dwell in forever.: (1 Kings 8:13) This is the location of celestial Jerusalem and the temple with the heavenly altar where Michael offers a sacrifice. How do we know that Zevul is this place? Because “Look down from heaven and behold the habitation (Zevul) of Your holiness and Your glory.” (Isaiah 63:16)

5. Maon is where “The Lord will command His loving kindness in the daytime and in the night his song shall be with Me.” (Psalm 42:8). This is where His ministering angels stay, singing in the night. We know that this is heaven because “Look down from your holy habitation (Maon) from heaven.” (Deuteronomy 26:15)

6. Machon is the location of the storehouses of snow, rain, hail, whirlwinds, storms, etc. “The Lord shall open unto you His good treasure…” Deuteronomy 28:12. We know that this is heaven because “Hear in Heaven, the habitation (Machon) of Your dwelling…” (1Kings 8:39)

7. Aravot is that in which are righteousness, judgment, and charity, the storehouses of life, of peace and of blessing, the spirits of the righteous, with which the Lord will hereafter revive the dead. Those living here include the Ophannim, Seraphim, holy Chayyot, the ministering angels, the Throne of Glory, and the King of the Universe. “Cast up a highway for Him Who rides upon the clouds (Aravot)’ His name is Yah. (Psalm 68:4. The storehouse of life contains the force of life for all those yet to be born because when God finished creation (Genesis 2:1. He had made everything that would ever be - including your descendants. The spirits of the righteous are the dead who are sleeping with their fathers.

Notice that the first three represent the universe, the visible night sky and sun, and the atmosphere. These are natural, physical things even when beyond the range of telescopes.

Each of the other four levels is both physical and spiritual. Three levels are translated Habitation, but we need a different clue. Three levels are populated: Zevul, with the celestial Jerusalem; Maon, with bands of ministering angels; and Aravot, with various heavenly beings, the Throne, and the spirits of the saints. That is the level Paul referred to, the third of the populated levels, in 2 Corinthians 12:2.

Can a Christian be possessed? 

The word possession is what we get hung up on.  Christians can be totally possessed by an evil spirit but not possessed. If someone has gone through horrific abuse and they switch to another personality, then that is possession. The devil may have a stronghold and reigns attached to you that is influencing you. 

Strongholds are mainly in believing lies about your identity and who you are in Christ. We believe the lies because the person does not know how to discern the good and evil quoted in Hebrews 5:13-14.

Scripture References of Angels in the Bible

Raphael:

• 3 Baruch, 4:7 1
• Enoch 10:4; 20:3; 32:6; 40:9; 54:6; 68:2-4; 71:8-9,13
• Apocalypse of Ezra 1:4; 6:2
• Apocalypse of Adam and Eve 40:2
• Sibylline Oracles 2:215
• Testament of Solomon 5:9 (24 in F.C. Conybeare's translation); 13:6 (59 in Conybeare); 18:8 (75 in Conybeare)
• Tobit 3:16; 5:4; 7:8; 8:2; 9:1; 9:5; 11:7; 12:15

Michael:

• Daniel 10:13; 10:21; 12:1
• Jude 9
• Revelations 12:7 3
• Baruch 4:7; 11:2,4,6,8; 12:4,6-7; 13:2-3,5; 14:1-2; 15:1,3; 16:1,3 4
• Baruch 9:5 1
• Enoch 9:1; 10:11; 20:5; 24:6; 40:9; 54:6; 60:4-5; 68:2-4; 69:14-15; 71:3,8-9,13 2
• Enoch 22:1,6,8-9; 33:10; 71:28 (Recension J); 72:1,3,8-9 (Recension J) 3 Enoch 17:3; 44:10
• Apocalypse of Ezra 1:3; 2:1; 4:7,24; 6:2
• Life of Adam and Eve 13:3; 14:1-3; 15:2; 21:2; 22:2; 25:2; 29:1-3; 43:3; 45:1; 51:2
• Apocalypse of Adam and Eve 3:2; 22:1; 37:4,6; 40:1-2; 43:1-2
• Sibylline Oracles 2:215
• Testament of Solomon 1:6 (5 in Conybeare); 18:5 (73 in Conybeare)
• Apocalypse of Abraham 10:17
• Apocalypse of Sedrach 14:1
• Martyrdom and Ascension of Isiah 3:16
• Testament of Abraham 1:4,6; 2:2-14:7
• Testament of Isaac 2:1
• Testament of Jacob 1:6; 5:13
• Vision of Ezra verse 56
• Gnostic Texts (Nag Hammadi Scrolls)
• Apocryphon of John 17:30

Gabriel:

• Daniel 8:16; 9:21
• Luke 1:19; 1:26 3
• Baruch 4:7 1
• Enoch 9:1; 10:9; 20:7; 40:9; 54:6; 71:8-9,13 2
• Enoch 21:3,5; 24:1; 71:11 (28 Recension A); 72:1,3,8-9 (Recension A) 3 Enoch 14:4 (referred to as Angel of Fire); 17:3
• Apocalypse of Ezra 2:1; 4:7; 6:2
• Apocalypse of Adam and Eve 40:2
• Sibylline Oracles 2:215; 8:455
• Testament of Solomon 18:6 (74 in Conybeare)
• Vision of Ezra verse 56
• Apocalypse of Elijah 5:5
• Testament of Jacob 5:13
• Questions of Ezra (Recension B) verse 11
• Gnostic Texts (Nag Hammadi Scrolls)
• Gospel of the Egyptians 52:23; 53:6; 57:7; 64:26
• Zostrianos 57:9; 58:22

Uriel:

• 3 Baruch 4:7 (Phanuel in ms Family B)
• Testament of Solomon 2:4 1
• Enoch 19:1; 21:5; 27:2; 33:3; 40:9 (as Phanuel); 54:6 (as Phanuel); 71:8-9,13 (as Phanuel); 72:1; 80:1; 82:7 (text tells what Uriel's in charge of)
• 4 Ezra 4:1
• Apocalypse of Ezra 6:2
• Apocalypse of Adam and Eve 40:2
• Life of Adam and Eve 48:1,3
• Prayer of Joseph verses 4, 7
• Sibylline Oracles 2:215,225
• Apocalypse of Elijah 5:5
• Testament of Solomon 2:4 (as Ouriel) (10 in Conybeare); 7 (as Ouriel) (11 in Conybeare); 8:9 (as Ouriel) (40 in Conybeare); 18:7 (as Ouriel) (75 in Conybeare); 27 (as Ouriel) (93 in Conybeare)
• Esdras 4:1; 5:21; 10:28
• Gnostic Texts (Nag Hammadi Scrolls)
• Apocryphon of John 17:30 (as Ouriel)

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A Woman financial exploitation of vulnerable adults

Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults

Fraud Against Seniors

This woman, Brenda Groffo, has financial exploitation of vulnerable adults like my dad. She is stealing from my dad financially. If anyone knows where this woman lives, please let me know. She has taken my dad for a lot of money. More money than I will ever see in my lifetime. Brenda Groffo is an evil person.

She has lied to him and almost got him to marry her. I believe he has told her how much life insurance there is. She even knew when he went to the hospital. That means they are watching him.

She has two social security numbers. She is a criminal, so don't rent to this woman. Don't do business with Brenda Groffo, whoever she is. Don't buy anything from this woman. My dad bought her the dress and shoes she is wearing. He even bought her a $10,000 diamond bracelet. She asked for the receipt to sell it for drugs. Do not trust this woman, Brenda Groffo. She is part of organized crime that prey on the elderly. There are laws against taking advantage of the elderly like she did to my dad. 

We hired a private detective on her and learned much about this woman's history. The last time I heard, she had moved to Pennsylvania from Texas. Probably running from the law. 

Is stealing from the elderly a felony? Yes, it is a crime to steal from the elderly. My dad was heartbroken when he finally figured out this woman. 

She is part of an organized crime in the Dallas area. Please help and contact me at tracimorin7@gmail.com. Thank you!

Brenda Groffo, you need the Lord for ruining people's lives. I will not be taking this down. 

50 Reasons we are living in the last days

50 Reasons Why We Are Living In The End Times:

1) Increasing instability of nature.
(Matthew 24:7 & Luke 21:11)

2) Increasing lawlessness and violence.
(Matthew 24:12)

3) Increasing immorality.
(Matthew 24:37)

4) Increasing materialism.
(2 Timothy 3:2)

5) Increasing Hedonism.
(2 Timothy 3:4)

6) Increasing influence of Humanism.
(2 Timothy 3:2)

7) Depraved entertainment.
(2 Timothy 3:4)

8) Calling evil good and good evil.
(2 Timothy 3:3 & Isaiah 5:20)

9) Increasing use of drugs.
(2 Timothy 3:3)

10) Increasing blasphemy.
(2 Timothy 3:2)

11) Increasing paganism.
(2 Timothy 3:1-4)

12) Increasing despair.
(2 Timothy 3:1)

13) Signs in the heavens.
(Luke 21:11,25)

14) Increasing knowledge.
(Daniel 12:4)

15) Increasing travel.
(Daniel 12:4)

16) The explosion of cults.
(Matthew 24:11)

17) The proliferation of false christs.
(Matthew 24:5)

18) Increasing apostasy in the Church.
(2 Timothy 4:3-5)

19) Increasing attacks on Jesus.
(Romans 1:18-19)

20) Increasing attacks on the Bible.
(Romans 1:18-19)

21) Increasing persecution of Christians.
(Matthew 24:9)

22) Increasing occultism.
(1 Timothy 4:1)

23) Wars and rumors of wars.
(Matthew 24:6)

24) Weapons of mass destruction.
(Luke 21:26)

25) Increasing famine.
(Luke 21:11)

26) Increasing pestilence.
(Luke 21:11)

27) Computer technology.
(Revelation 13:7)

28) Television.
(Revelation 11:8-9)

29) Satellite technology.
(Revelation 11:8-9)

30) Virtual reality.
(Revelation 13:14-15)

31) Unification of Europe.
(Daniel 2 & 7)

32) Far Eastern military powers.
(Revelation 9:16 & 16:12)

33) Movement toward world government.
(Daniel 7:23-26)

34) Regathering of the Jews.
(Isaiah 11:10-12)

35) Re-establishment of Israel.
(Isaiah 66:7-8)

36) Reclamation of the land of Israel.
(Ezekiel 36:34-35)

37) Revival of Biblical Hebrew.
(Zephaniah 3:9; Jeremiah 31:23)

38) Re-occupation of Jerusalem.
(Luke 21:24)

39) Resurgence of the Israeli military.
(Zechariah 12:6)

40) Re-focusing of world politics on Israel.
(Zechariah 12:3)

41) Russian threat to Israel.
(Ezekiel 38 and 39)

42) Arab threat to Israel.
(Ezekiel 35 and 36)

43) Denial of the Second Coming.
(2 Peter 3:3-4)

44) Denial of creation by God.
(Romans 1:18-22)

45) Outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
(Joel 2:28-29)

46) Translation of the Bible into many languages.
(Matthew 24:14)

47) Preaching of the Gospel worldwide.
(Matthew 24:14)

48) The revival of Messianic Judaism.
(Romans 9:27)

49) The revival of Davidic praise worship.
(Amos 9:11)

50) The understanding of Bible prophecy.
(Daniel 12:8-9)

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