God's dwelling place

I am creating a place inside my people where I may dwell. It is a place where they each will know me. Little-by-little I carve out more space for Myself in each man and woman.

I share Myself with Man according to his tolerance. Some are like the Israelites and say that they can’t bear to hear me themselves (Ex 20:19). Many hear My voice, and their minds whirl with ideas. They go off and do their ideas and are satisfied. But they come back to listen again when they are out of ideas. Some men listen frequently, and a few carry on conversations with Me. But they can only be filled so much, and then they are full.

What causes a man to never tire of Me? It is the same thing that causes a man to never fall out of love with his wife; desire to be in her presence. Men often desire My word, My love, My healing, My protection . . . but not many can bear to be near Me for the sole reason just to know Me.

When a man begins to know Me he sees a contrast. He sees that he is different from Me, and is acutely aware that I am holy. Because of the difference, he understands that he is not holy. It is a fragile place for our relationship to proceed from. Yet from the beginning I have wanted to dwell with Man (Ex 25:8). Adam and Eve did not know sin. They were content to dwell with Me, and walk and talk with Me. When they ate the forbidden fruit they became aware of good and evil. This made them afraid to stand in My presence (Gen 3:5-8).

Jesus is the second Adam. By His sacrifice all your sins are forgiven, that after repentance, you should not look on those sins anymore. Because your sins are forgiven you can come boldly to the throne (Heb 4:16). You should not have fear if you believe I will receive you in love. Fear has to do with punishment (1 Jn 4:18).

In order for a man to stand in My presence, get to know Me, and walk with Me, he must be transparent, and washed from his sins daily. Otherwise he will be fearful of the difference between us. But those who are washed daily are awed by My difference and want to be like Me. They have a thirst that only I can satisfy (Rev 21:6).

In the end, I will dwell with My people (Rev 21:3), for this has always been My desire.