KINGDOM OF THE HEAVENS... Is Home Here On Earth For The Believer!

And If You Possess The Keys To This Home... Where Do You Live?

Our brains trigger us to automatically respond when we're asked this question... "Where do you live?" Without hesitation, we answer providing the physical geographical location of where we reside. The answers which we provide give an actual accounting of the facts surrounding our location of address here on the earth. Then, where exactly is the "Kingdom of God or Kingdom of Heaven?" If this is a true realm of the Father's Glory that exists for us here and now on the earth, just where might we find this Kingdom?

Jesus said to us in Mark 4:11 that we have been entrusted to know the mystery of the Kingdom of God. They are the secret counsels of God which are hidden from the ungodly. He said, for those outside of this circle everything becomes a parable. In other words, the Kingdom of God is for His own children, those who've made Jesus Lord of their lives! Jesus Himself said that it is not for those who don't know Him. The Kingdom of God has been revealed as a place in which we dwell where to us mysteries and secret counsels are revealed and made known.

The Kingdom of the Heavens is a mystery of more than one thing to be revealed. The Bible provides many references about the Kingdom of Heaven. Therefore, there is no way for me to package it neatly and sum it up within this blog. Like the Father, it is vast and multi-faceted. The Bible tells us in Matthew 6:31-34 to not worry and be anxious for the things that we know we need (food, drink, clothing) because this is how those who are without God operate... wishing for and craving and diligently seeking all these things. Within the Kingdom of God, He already knows very well that you have need of these things. What we are to seek and strive after is His Kingdom and His righteousness. We are to seek His way for our lives within each day, and as we walk along the path of following closely and obediently after Him, He promises that these things will be given to us.

Within this Kingdom, we are assured of being provided of everything we need to sustain us daily. Romans 14:17 says, after all the Kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but instead it is living a life of righteousness and heart peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. In other words, it's not found to be a part of the tangibleness of things outside of you that go into or on the body, but is found on the inside where the Spirit of God tabernacles within you. Instead of living your life dictated by the circumstances that surround and mold you, you are to live allowing the Spirit of God from within to perfect you as you dictate and create the world around you to be as God intends it to be. Therefore, the Kingdom of God is in the Holy Spirit which dwells within you as a Believer!

Jesus also tells us that the Kingdom of Heaven is like a farmer who sowed good seed in his field (Matthew 13). Many of us have heard this parable used to describe many things, all relating to the sowing and reaping of harvests in our lives, especially the parable's intent by Jesus to be the wonderful harvest of souls for the God's Kingdom.

Most importantly, since we are told that the first thing we should seek is the Kingdom of God and His righteousness concerning everything in our lives, then we should seek God's way of doing and being right. God says His ways and thoughts are higher than ours, therefore we should always be seeking His higher purposes through our thinking, meditation, decisions, words, and actions. And when we are obedient to this, then not only will all the things that God knows we need be provided, but also the good life He has prepared and predestined for us will be within the paths of our lives at its appointed time. If we are willing and obedient, we shall eat the good of the land (Isaiah 1:19).

You possess the keys to this home!!! In believing Christ to be the Son of the living God, you have been given the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven. With those keys, you have the ability to declare and decree what is to be proper and lawful for you on the earth. Whatever is already lawful and proper in the Heavens is what you have the right to loose through your words of authority for yourself and your family on this earth. And whatever has already declared to be improper and unlawful in the Heavens, you have the authority to bind this activity from operating within your life and family here on earth (Matthew 16:19).

Through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Father caused us to be born anew into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade because it is reserved just for you within the Heavenly realm of His Kingdom, and is being guarded by God's power through your faith (1Peter 1:3-5). Within this realm, you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated nation, God's own purchased, special people, that you may set forth the wonderful deeds and display the virtues and perfections of Him Who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light (1Peter 2:9).

Can you truly imagine that you live here in the earth as a king, having the same authority and rulership as royalty. The Kingdom of the Heavens here on earth in which you dwell is where you rule and reign. When your words align with the Heavens, your word is the final authority! Ecclesiastes 8:4 says the word of a king is authority and power, and who can say to him, What are you doing? The king is never reprimanded by that which is subject to him. His decrees are like laws that go forth into the land that must be established and obeyed. Do you see how much power you possess within the Kingdom of the Heavens? Have you shown yourself worthy of a share in this Kingdom? Have you submitted to believe and obey the voice of the Father Who beckons you to live with Him in this Kingdom? Have you submitted to allow Jesus to be Lord over your life and submit to the calling and purposes that were predestined for you by the Father?

Glory Realm Living Is Life Inside The Kingdom of the Heavens

The Greek word for Kingdom or Kingdom of God is Basileia, which is an ancient Greek word meaning royal place. Glory Realm Living is life within the realm of a royal place, a place of royal power, kingship, dominion and rule. Of course, we are learning that this is not an actual tangible kingdom, but rather the right and authority to rule within the spiritual realm. Within this realm, you have been conferred with dignity and are distinguished as king. You have been clothed with power, and are part of a divine guidance and inspiration of God's government that is subject to the will of our High Priest and King of kings. The Kingdom of the Heavens is that perfect order of things which the Father establishes. You as king make the decrees, and the Father establishes them for you (Job 22:28).

Within this Kingdom, we move by the Spirit of God going forth doing the greater works of the High Priest... the dead are raised, the sick are miraculously healed, and the powers that are hostile to God are vanquished. The wrongs which burden our present circumstances are brought to justice and exalted to the perfect order of things which already exist in the Heavens. Our Kingdom is a divine City of God's fortunes and blessings and benefits, which He aligned us to partake of because of the completed work of the Cross. This universe in which we physically live is subject to God's royal dominion through us. We are here on earth to advance the interests and intents of this Heavenly Kingdom.

In this realm, we live under open Heavens in great expectation of seeing the goodness of God every single day! Jesus opened the Heavens 2000 years ago. Jesus is God's Love Letter to us willed with great and precious promises. Deuteronomy 28 tells us about some of those promises, and of the treasury He opens and makes available to us, where the rain and the acceleration of God's Presence comes powerfully into our lives. Position yourself to live abundantly in the atmosphere of His Glory. The angels of the Heavens are waiting for you to give them something to do. They hearken to the words of God to help carry out the destinies of those within this Covenant. They garrison around you to divinely protect you according to the will God has for your life.

A place where supernatural is natural. A place where authority and power distinguish you as His own. We have so very much to be thankful for, especially that our names are written above, and that we are marked as one of those belonging to the Kingdom of the Heavens, even here on the earth! So the next time you're asked, Where do you live? Instead of letting your brain automatically respond with your physical location, allow your spirit to respond, reminding you of that royal place you live within the realm of God's Glory!

As we give thanks this week, we are reminded that our way of living is to be in constant gratitude for all God has done and continues to do for us! LIVE OUT LOUD IN THE REALM OF GOD'S GLORY TODAY! HAPPY THANKSGIVING & MUCH LOVE TO YOU & YOUR FAMILY! MWAH!!!

THE HEAVENS... It Is Finished!

And Jesus said, "It Is Finished!" (John 19:30)

Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished (vs. 28)... said, "It Is Finished!"

THAT VERY MOMENT, because of the completed work of the Cross, we were fully restored in the Heavenlies, and brought close again to God and His Glory... just as if we had never eaten from the tree. Jesus died so there would always be abundance and more than enough for us, therefore we can expect to experience the goodness of God. We can expect the grace, favor and mercy of what we don't deserve, but now have because of Jesus Christ. And according to Ephesians 2:6 Amp., God raised us up together with Christ and made us sit down together, giving us joint seating with Him in the Heavenlies. Therefore, as Believers, we should be living and operating out of the Heavenly realms... living in the Heavenly Realm of God's Glory!

Through Glory Realm Living, we've referenced many times Colossians 3, which says that if we have been raised with Christ to a new life, then we are to aim at and set our mind and affections on things that are above, where Christ is, not on the things that are on the earth. Our new and real lives are now hidden in God with Christ. The Bible says we should seek first the Kingdom of God, which means we must remain Kingdom-minded as Jesus did when He walked the earth... living from a Heavenly mind towards the earth, not from earthly mind towards the Heavens. Although Jesus lived in the earth as a carpenter, He knew that His real life was hidden in the Father to be about His Father's business. And this should be our agenda as well, being about our Father's business in whatever He has for us to do, because Jesus has now TOTALLY equipped us to do so through the finished work of the Cross. Jesus is the Ever-living One Who died, but is now alive forevermore and possesses the keys of hell and death (Revelation 1:18). WE HAVE THE KEYS BACK, AND WE POSSESS THE KINGDOM!!!

I hope you are enjoying these series on "The Heavens"... as we've seen how God wants to bow down the Heavens on your behalf in times of trouble... how we're made in the image and likeness of the Father and the Heavens... and about all the many levels and facets, storehouses and rooms of the Heavens, the abode of God, the angels, saints, spirits yet to be born, and the storms. We have available to us through authors who reveal many of their Heavenly visitations to tell us about the glorious Throne Room of God, Storehouses of Healings, Blessings, Creative Miracles, Creative Inventions... the Store Rooms of Music, Tears, and the Heavenly Library with Books of Destiny, mysteries, knowledge and wisdom... Heavens' Glorious Multi-Facets!!! Next week, we'll dig deeper into the Kingdom of Heaven in which we are a part of here on the earth!

It is important that we absorb this mindset from God that, "He made us sit down together, giving us joint seating with Christ in the Heavenlies!" That is POWERFUL! Because... even though you are here on this earth, your real life is in Heaven right now with Christ. And that is how you are to be a part of the greater works of Christ because you are joined together with Him in Heaven. If you've asked Jesus to come into your heart, then He has washed away ALL your sin. And if you've yielded and submitted your life and heart to Him, then He is perfecting you into the person He wants you to be... a person fully equipped for the greater works of sowing His love, salvation and miracles into the lives of others, as His signs and wonders follow you as a Believer.

Of course, the deceiver is here in the earth attempting to deceive you into thinking that the finished work of the Cross is not good enough (just like he deceived Adam and Eve), and that this world's system holds the keys to the abundance that you seek. And many people, including Christians, buy into these lies of thinking that the world has more to offer and that this system is set up as "the" path for them to follow. They then fall into following after its system of thinking, reasoning, and worrying day after day. Although they are saved, they are still trapped in living from their old mindsets, old identity and old nature. Satan continually tries to get us to focus on our past and on ourselves to the point of selfishness and self-centeredness, because he knows that man loves his own life. The Bibles even lets us know that to overcome, it's done because of the Blood of the Lamb, the word of our testimony, and NOT loving our lives to the enduring of death itself (Revelation 12:11). God's true order is to live from our spirit, not our flesh.

Only God has the TRUE ANOINTING, the enemy can only present a counterfeit. Christ is that Anointing in which we possess in our hearts. In receiving Christ, we've now been smeared with the oil of His True Anointing which has the power to destroy yokes and bondages off our lives and remove the world's burdens. In the beginning, when God ended all His work which He had done, the Heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them. And God saw EVERYTHING that He had made, and it was very good, and He approved it completely (Genesis 1:31 - 2:2). God's Glory was there in the beginning!!! And now Jesus has restored us to this same Glory!!! And God tells us in His Word that we'll go from one level of Glory to another!!! YES!!!

Then along came the deceiver from the very beginning saying, "Can it really be that God said these things to you?... for God knows that in the day you eat it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing the difference between good and evil and blessing and calamity" (Genesis 3:1, 5). Satan said this fully knowing that God had created us to be in His Image, we resembled the Heavens in the beginning... knowing only good! And the deceiver is still saying this to saints today, "Did God really say that???"... trying to get you to doubt God and be in unbelief. He constantly tries to snatch away the identity we received when we were raised up together with Christ. But, Jesus' Blood was good enough to cleanse you and make you righteous. And because we have Jesus and God's Spirit, we now have the gift of discernment to always distinguish between the good and evil things (Philippians 1:10, Hebrews 5:14).

Believers, I pray that you do not place any power in these lies from the enemy, but instead BELIEVE THE TRUTH that has been laid out before you, because Hebrews 10:14 let's us know that the Lord has completely cleansed and perfected FOREVER, in ONE offering, those of us who have been consecrated and made holy. The price that was paid was very thorough and complete, lacking in nothing -- You are now "perfectly hidden" in Christ with God. And living that hidden, powerful life allows God to see you blameless and gives you the abundance of EVERYTHING you will ever need.

The Word declares that by the Father's divine power, He has given us EVERYTHING that pertains to life and godliness, including the glory of the Heavens (2Peter 1:3). And He has blessed us in Christ with EVERY SPIRITUAL BLESSING in the Heavenly realm (Ephesians 1:3). Heavenly Glory belongs to us! Ephesians 4:10 tells us that, He Who descended is the very same as He Who also has ascended high above ALL THE HEAVENS, that His Presence might fill all things, the whole universe, from the lowest to the highest. Jesus, our High Priest, now intervenes for us because He is "perfectly adapted" to our needs, because He is holy and blameless, unstained by sin. He has been separated from sinners and given the highest place of honor, being exalted higher than the Heavens (Hebrews 7:26).

The Bible tells us that we've been given authority and power to trample upon the enemy, and his serpents and scorpions, and we now possess the physical and mental strength and ability over all the power that the enemy possesses; and NOTHING shall in any way harm us. Yet, we are to not to rejoice at this, that the spirits are subject to us, but WE ARE TO REJOICE THAT OUR NAMES ARE WRITTEN IN HEAVEN (Luke 10:19-20)! God doesn't want us "whooping it up" over the fact that we can beat up on the devil and snuff him out... this is to be supernaturally natural and normal activity for us as Believers. But we are to be overjoyed that our names are WRITTEN in Heaven!!! WHOOOO HOOOOO!!!

From the Heavens, God continually pours forth to us His wisdom, revelation, insight, ideas, concepts, witty inventions, giving us power to attain wealth, and blessing us with every empowering gift to align us with prosperity. Our lives are now insync with Heaven's abundance. We are to live our lives filled with His mercy, favor and righteousness. His Peace to us should be greater than we could ever understand; and His indescribable glory-filled joy should be abiding with us in all we do. We don't have to worry about what others are doing or wonder if someone will get ahead or know more than we do, because the gifts and purposes that God bestows upon us makes room for us to go forth being very unique and special to God. God knows us and blesses us individually according to the desires of the heart. It Is All Finished and Completed by Christ for us to LIVE ABUNDANTLY NOW!

In studying Heaven, I have pages and pages of handwritten notes and scripture references, and could only touch the tip of the iceberg in revealing various aspects of the Heavens and how this relates to us and our everyday living. Next blog moves on to living life here on earth in the Kingdom of the Heavens!!! MUCH LOVE TO YOU, AND I DESIRE YOU TO BE ABUNDANTLY BLESSED TODAY!!!

THE HEAVENS... Levels & Firmaments of the Heavens

THE HEAVENS
Display The Glory of God

Psalms 19:1-2...
THE HEAVENS declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows and proclaims His handiwork. Day after day pours forth speech, and night after night shows forth knowledge.

The Old Testament Hebrew word for Heaven is Shamayim which is the Heavens (always plural in Hebrew), and is defined as the sky, the abode of the stars, the visible universe, the atmosphere, the air, and THE ABODE OF GOD. The Heavens is the firmament that seems to be spread out over the globe, as supported on foundations and columns... Remember in the blog about God bowing down the Heavens to help David. 2Samuel 22:8 tells us that the foundations of the Heavens trembled and shook. And Job 26:11 says that the pillars of the Heavens tremble at God's rebuke.

This blog may be a bit lengthy in revealing the various levels and firmaments of the Heavens, but I pray you'll take the time to read it and discover more of God's glorious dimensions of Glory Realm Living as we continue with our series on The Heavens!!!

The primary word used for Heaven, ShMYM (Sha mayim), actually comes from two Hebrew words which mean sh(a) FIRE, mayim WATER. In Matthew 3:2 PNT, we are told to continually repent because the Kingdom of the Heavens has come near, or is at hand. Matthew 3:11 says we are baptized in water because of repentance, but are to also be baptized in the Holy Spirit and in fire. Matthew 5:3 and 5:10 goes on to say that the Heavens belong to the humble person who has repented of the world's system and wisdom and relies solely on God. Also the Heavens belong to the one who suffers persecution for his faith in Christ and God's Word. For theirs is the Kingdom of the Heavens... this is our wedding band we hold dearly that signifies us as the Bride of Christ! Isn't this amazing... we belong to the Kingdom of the Heavens and the Bridegroom!!! Therefore, we should know about that to which we belong.

3 LEVELS, SIMPLY PUT...

Heaven is a real place! It is a literal destination, not some dream or imagined vision. God has revealed to all of us many of the realities of Heaven all throughout the Holy Scriptures.

The First Heaven is an atmospheric Heaven. This is the atmosphere around the earth. It is where the birds fly and the winds blow. This is where showers, storms, mists, vapors, and clouds are formed. The sky is the place the angel was referring to in Acts 1:11 when he asked the disciples why they were "gazing up into Heaven." Jesus, when He was talking to His Father, "lifted up His eyes to Heaven" (John 17:1), or toward the sky.

The Second Heaven is the Heaven of space. This is the region of the sun, the moon, and the stars. It is mentioned in the bible in many places (a few references are: Genesis 22:17; Deuteronomy 4:19; Job 38:31-33; Isaiah 13:10; Matthew 24:29).

The Third Heaven is the destination of the righteous, however, it is beyond the atmosphere and the starry skies. This place is what the apostle Paul referred to when he wrote, "I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third Heaven" (2Corinthians 12:2 NIV).

Heaven is also the region of the immediate presence of God: "For Christ has not entered the holy places made with hands, which are copies of the true, but into Heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us" (Hebrews 9:24). Heaven is where God lives. When Jesus taught us to pray in Matthew 6:9, He said "to our Father in Heaven." In 1Kings 8:30, Heaven is called the dwelling place of God. In Psalm 11:4, it is called God's Holy Temple and the place where His Throne is. There, in the Temple of God's divine majesty, His excellent glory is revealed in the most conspicuous manner. It is a sacred place of light, joy, and glory. We don't know exactly where the location is, but often in the Bible, Heaven is indicated as being "up." Therefore, all the Heavens surround us.

We know that God Almighty is in Heaven. There He and Jesus Christ are the central focus of saints, angels, and all worshipping beings. What glorious company there is in Heaven! Angels are there, because Jesus said, "In Heaven angels always see the face of My Father Who is in Heaven" (Matthew 18:10). The saints are there because Jesus promised us, "Where I am, there you may be also" (John 14:3). We are told in 1Peter 1:4 that an inheritance has been reserved for us in Heaven - an inheritance that is incorruptible, undefiled, and that will not fade away. Other Scripture references are:

• Nehemiah 9:6, You alone are the Lord; You have made Heaven, the Heaven of Heavens, with all their host, the earth and everything on it, the seas and all that is in them, and You preserve them all. The host of Heaven worships You.
• Job 22:12, 14, Is not God in the height of Heaven?... Thick clouds cover Him, so that He cannot see, and He walks above the circle of Heaven.
• Psalm 102:19, For He looked down from the height of His Sanctuary; from Heaven the Lord viewed the earth.
• Psalm 103:19, The Lord has established His Throne in Heaven, and His Kingdom rules over all.
• Psalm 148:13, Let them praise the Name of the Lord, for His Name alone is exalted; His glory is above the earth and Heaven.
• Hebrews 12:22, But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the Heavenly Jerusalem, to an innumerable company of angels.

As mentioned, Heavens is always plural in Hebrew, with various levels of the Heavens being noted here. Some of the following is from an excerpt found in the Power New Testament Revealing Jewish Roots by William J. Morford, along with Scriptures I've noted and my own study reference material that support these findings. This excerpt listed the names of the seven levels as: Vilon, Rakia, Shechakim, Zevul, Maon, Machon, and Aravot. My further studies began to reveal that there are various opinions among the philosophers and Sages as to the number of the firmaments. But the one according to the Talmud/Resh Lakish held the opinion of these seven, which have been generally accepted.

My hope is that this blog will add to your knowledge about the Heavens, all its "awe and wonderfulness", and further enhance your Glory Realm Living experience. I pray this series of the Heavens is interesting and invaluable to you.

The Seven Firmaments of Heaven

The first three --Vilon, Rakia, Shechakim -- represent the universe, the visible night sky, the sun, and the atmosphere. Each of the other four levels is both physical and spiritual. Three levels are translated Habitation: Zevul, Maon, Machon. Three levels are populated: Zevul, with the celestial Jerusalem; Maon, with the bands of ministering angels; and Aravot, with various heavenly beings, and the spirits of the saints. That is probably the level Paul referred to as the third Heaven in 2Corinthians 12:2.

Vilon (Wilo) is where God sits above the circle (the horizon) of the earth... it is He Who 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 and comes out in the evening, and renews the work of creation daily. Vilon is the entire universe, going beyond what we can see with telescopes. Vilon is the curtain, and the Hebrew word used in Isaiah 40:22 is doq, pronounced like coke, which means curtain.

• This firmament is the brightest of all, and it illuminates the world. At night it is closed, so the world is dark. Some say the opposite is true, that it is open by night and closed by day. Psalm 104:30 lets us know that the face of the earth constantly puts on the aspect of newness. There is a daily renewing by a new and beautiful sunrise each and every morning.

Rakia (Raqia) is where God said, Let there be lights in the expanse of the Heavens... And God set them in the firmament (Rakia) of the Heavens to give light upon the earth" (Genesis 1:17). 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.

Shechakim (Shehakim) is where in Psalm 78:23, God commanded the skies (Shechakim) above and opened the doors of Heaven; and He rained down manna upon them to eat. This is the place where manna is prepared for the righteous. It is also the source of mercy to help people in times of trouble. Sometimes the feeling of miraculously getting by is our manna while on the way to His Promises being fulfilled. His Word is still miraculously feeding us. Shechakim is the atmosphere.

• We decree into the atmosphere and God establishes it for us (Job 22:28).

Zevul (Zebul) is the location for "I have surely built You a house (the temple) of habitation (Zevul), a settled place for You to dwell in forever" (1Kings 8:13). This is the location of celestial Jerusalem. How do we know that Zevul is this place? Because Isaiah 63:15 records, Look down from Heaven and behold from the habitation (Zevul) of Your holiness and Your glory.

• Hebrew 12:22 and Revelation 21:2 Amp. - references the Heavenly Jerusalem.
• Psalm 11:4 Amp. - The Lord is in His holy temple; the Lord's throne is in Heaven. Zevul contains the upper or supernal Temple, which parallels the lower temple built for His presence.

Maon (Ma'on) is where "The Lord will command His loving kindness in the daytime and in the night His song shall be with me, a prayer to the God of my life" (Psalm 42:8). This is where His ministering angels stay, singing in the night. We know that this is Heaven because according to Deuteronomy 26:15, He looks down from His holy habitation (Maon) from Heaven and blesses His people.

• Maon is also said to be the firmament populated with the myriads of angels who sing before God.

Machon is the location of the storehouses of snow, rain, hail, whirlwinds, storms, etc. Deuteronomy 28:12 says, "The Lord shall open unto you His good treasury..." and some versions record it as "...the storehouse of His bounty to give the rain." We know that this is Heaven because God hears in heaven, the habitation (Machon) of His dwelling.." (1Kings 8:39). I knew there was a reason why I LOVE RAIN!!! It's anointed from the Heavens' storehouse.

• Additional Scripture references are: Psalm 135:7 ...Who makes lightnings for the rain, Who brings the wind out of His storehouses; Jeremiah 10:13 and 51:16 says, When He utters His voice, there is a tumult of waters in the Heavens, and He causes the vapors to ascend from the ends of the earth. He makes lightnings for the rain and brings forth the wind out from His treasuries... from His storehouses.
• 1Kings 8:39 Amp. - Then hear in Heaven, Your dwelling place, and forgive and act and give to every man according to his ways, whose heart You know, for You and You only know the hearts of all the children of men.

Aravot (Araboth) is that in which are righteousness, judgment, charity, the storehouses of life, of peace, of blessing, and the spirits of the righteous. Those living here include the Ophannim, Cherubim, and Seraphim, celestial beings described as never sleeping, but watching or guarding the Throne of God. Also in Aravot are the ministering angels. Psalm 68:4 says to Cast up a highway for Him Who rides upon the clouds (Aravot) through the deserts. The storehouse of life contains the force of life for all those yet to be born because when God finished creation in Genesis 2:1, He had made everything that would ever be. That's why God KNOWS you sooo intimately... you were with Him from the beginning of creation:

• Genesis 1:31 through 2:4 Amp. - And God saw everything that He had made, and behold, it was very good (suitable, pleasant) and He approved it completely. And there was evening and there was morning, a sixth day. Thus the Heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them. And on the seventh day God ended His work which He had done. And God blessed (spoke good of) the seventh day, set it apart as His own, and hallowed it, because on it God rested from all His work which He had created and done. This is the history of the heavens and of the earth when they were created. In the day that the Lord God made the earth and the Heavens -- Aravot contains life, peace, blessing and success. Also the souls of the righteous, both those who have already completed their journey through the physical world, and those who have not yet been born.
• Ephesians 1:4, 2:10 Amp. - Even as [in His love] He chose us [actually picked us out for Himself as His own] in Christ before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy (consecrated and set apart for Him) and blameless in His sight, even above reproach, before Him in love. For we are God's [own] handiwork (His workmanship), recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of time], that we should walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us to live].
• Genesis 1:26-28 Amp. - God made mankind in His image, after the likeness of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit... In the likeness of God He created him; male and female He created them. And God blessed them!
• The ministering angels are in this firmament. Psalm 104:4 and Hebrews 1:7 tell us, And indeed in reference to the angels He says, The One Who makes His angels spirits or messengers winds, and His ministers flames of fire. Isaiah 6:2 records that above Him stood the seraphim.

And these are the levels and firmaments, along with scriptures that support the analogies of the various dimensions and storehouses of the Heavens.

I hope that you're enjoying these series about the Heavens. There's more to come. Thank you so much for taking the time to visit this site. If you've not read past blogs... take the time to do so, you'll be abundantly blessed. I love you dearly! Until next time, live passionately within the Realm of God's Glory!!!

(As aforementioned, portions of excerpts for this particular blog were referenced from the Power New Testament and the Divine Revelation of Heaven.)