The Enochian Walks with God

But all of this fell short of the Spirit’s ministry (as John [the Baptist] confessed), which is now being revealed. Since Christ is glorified in a completely spiritual body, he cannot join himself to any soul unless this Holy Spirit already lives there to refine and purge the floor of the heart. This is a biblical allusion to Matthew 3:12: "He will thoroughly purge his floor," referring to spiritual purification.

This is the work of the Spirit. Therefore, we see that we are obligated to treat this Holy Messenger with kindness. He is an infinitely valuable gift; oh, therefore, value him highly! For by him and through him, we receive all knowledge and news from our Father’s house and from everyone in that heavenly family. We would never know anything about the state of life after death if this good friend, the Holy Anointing original: "Holy Unction"; the grace or "smearing" of the Holy Spirit that brings wisdom, did not reveal it from the treasury of God's many-sided wisdom.

Therefore, who would not—for such a great benefit—keep their minds completely open and pure so that such a Comforter might live with them? He can tell us of things yet to come, as well as the present time and eternity. This is what he does, and will continue to do, for those who love and delight in his company.

I must say, and leave this as a living testimony, that if it had not been for this precious sealing gift of the Holy Spirit, I would have spent my days in gloom, sadness, sorrow, and misery. Instead, because I received the gift of this Spirit, my lifetime has passed with much peace, pleasure, and joy. Although I was often crowded by the troubles original: "annoy" of this world, they could never distress me as long as I could keep the Spirit with me. He always had new things to bring out of his storehouse to quiet and pacify whatever was ruffled or disquieted within me.

I mention this only to encourage those who read this book to seriously ponder it in the true Spirit. Then they will know the source of these writings and value them greatly; they will wisely make room for this same bright, enlightening Star to rise within their own hearts. This Star will prepare the way for Christ the King to reign until he has defeated everything called sin. For this purpose, the Holy Spirit original: "Holy Ghost" is given—and is still being given—though in various measures and degrees. Some receive one portion, others double or triple, depending on the soul’s dedication and preparation. Wherever there is the most stillness and privacy for a life of divine contemplation, this Holy Guest will visit frequently. By this, he informs the devout soul and makes it familiar with what is happening in the Heavenly Country and the Royal City, which God's majesty enlightens with his glory.

The conversation that the Spirit maintains with us about the affairs of this upper world will powerfully sustain us and lift up our minds, so that we shall The text continues on the next page with the word "fear."