The
movements of the Holy Spirit can be likened to waves that grow and grow,
gaining momentum until they break on the seashore. This is called the wave of God’s visitation.
God is
the wave maker. You can also see a
man-made wave making machine at some recreational parks today. This water
produces artificial waves.
MOVING
IN THE GLORY
God's
Glory Cloud Is Moving today. God's
Divine Guidance to His People in Exodus 40:36-37. In these end times the move
of the Spirit involves a restoration of the Glory to the Bride of Christ, the
Church.
Israel in the wilderness was
blessed when they followed God’s cloud by day and pillar of fire by night. We
in the New Testament era can likewise incur great blessings by “following the cloud” of God's
presence, purposes, and guidance.
In Exodus 13:17-22 ...[18a]
So God led the people around by
the desert road toward the Red Sea.... [20] After leaving Succoth they camped
at Etham on the edge of the desert. [21] By day the Lord went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud to guide them on
their way and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, so that they could travel by day or night.
[22] Neither the pillar of cloud by day nor the pillar of fire by night left
its place in front of the people.
When they settled in one place,
it was because the glory was there. In
that place, they were blessed – because of the glory; in that place, things
went well. But when the cloud lifted they moved along with the cloud. But the
blessing is not in a place; it’s in the cloud; it’s in God’s Presence. The cloud is the visible sign of God’s
presence.
The cloud was a tangible sign
of change – they have to move on. Many lovely Christian find them-selves
sitting too long in a beautiful tabernacle once they knew the glory and
revelation. But they did not feel the glory as before. God is doing a new thing every time.
The ability to draw a crowd is
not an indication that someone is living under the cloud of God’s glory. Old things do not move us to excellence. God is always on the move. “Behold am doing a
new thing!” From Isaiah to Revelation
The cloud must lead and speak
to them. Don’t let the cloud move on
without us. Moving is not always easy. It involves pulling up stakes, packing
things up and carrying heavy stuff.
If you feel the fire within the
fire burning, don’t hesitate. Move on. If you sense the cloud moving on, you must
move on with it. The move doesn’t happen according your timing. God cannot
always accommodate our schedule. He moves as He wills and if you are not moving
with Him you are left behind. Many
congregations are behind struggling to move forward.
God is more important than a
method, a system, or a program. Come
back to the simplicity of His presence.
Under the cloud is the place of safety. It is the only place of divine
health. It is guaranteed divine provision and lasting ones. The only place of
sure Revelation of Christ and is the place which guarantees us salvation for
our households and our nations.
The Church we must follow the
cloud at all cost. You have no alternative. You must give up what you have to
give up; give away what you have to give away; sell what you have to sell; but
move with the glory cloud. Don’t let
anything or anybody hold you back. Turn
back and find the cloud if His presence has gone. Rise up and go quickly after
the cloud. Don’t delay. Father, you cry
out, “Give me the passion for the Glory Cloud”
Notes taken from Ruth Ward Heflin - Revival Glory
