The Enochian Walks with God

But all of this fell short of the Spirit’s Ministry (as John confessed original: "as John confessed"; likely referring to John the Baptist’s statement in Matthew 3:11 that he baptized with water, but one was coming who would baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire.), which is now beginning to be revealed. Since Christ is glorified in a completely spiritual body, He cannot join Himself with any soul unless this Holy Spirit already lives there beforehand to refine and purge the floor of the heart original: "purge the floor of the Heart"; a biblical allusion to Matthew 3:12, meaning to thoroughly clean the soul of spiritual debris..

This is the work of the Spirit. For this reason, we see that we are bound to treat this Holy Messenger kindly. It is a gift of infinite value; therefore, prize Him highly. Through Him, and by 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 not for this good friend—the Holy Anointing original: "Unction"; a religious term for anointing, symbolizing the empowering and enlightening presence of the Spirit.—who brings it forth from the treasury of God’s manifold wisdom.

Therefore, who would not keep their minds vacant and pure for the sake of such a great benefit? Who would not do this so that such a Comforter might live with them—one who can tell us of things yet to come, as well as the present time and eternity? He does this, and will continue to do so, for those who love and delight in His company.

I must say, and leave this as a living testimony behind me: if it had not been for this precious "sealing-gift" original: "Sealing-gift"; in 17th-century mystical theology, this refers to the internal assurance or "seal" given by the Spirit to confirm a person's salvation. of the Holy Spirit, I would have spent my days in gloom, sadness, sorrow, and misery. Because I received this gift of the Spirit, my time on earth has passed with much peace, pleasure, and joy. Although I was often crowded by the annoyances of this world, they could never disturb my rest 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 at any time.

I mention this only to encourage those who read this treatise and seriously ponder it in the true Spirit. Then they will know the source of these writings and prize them greatly. They will wisely make provision for this same bright, enlightening Star to spring up from their hearts. This Star will prepare the way for Christ the King to reign until He has put down everything that can be called sin. The Holy Spirit is given for this purpose 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. This Spirit settles where there is the most stillness and privacy for a divine, contemplative life. There this Holy Guest will frequently visit. In this way, He informs and acquaints the devout soul with what is happening in the Heavenly Country and that Royal City, which the Majesty of God enlightens with His glory.

The conversation the Spirit maintains with us regarding the affairs of this upper world will hold our attention powerfully and wind up our minds, so that we shall