Brethren, we have received gifts, Amen
Let us go forth and share them as examples of who, what and where we are, Amen
These words were shared by Paul eons ago, we read and are blessed:
Therefore, brethren – dearly beloved and prayed for, we remember each other in words of prayer appearing before The Lord, making our requests in faith.
Has anyone seen God?
The Bible tells us that no one has ever seen God (John 1:18) except the Lord Jesus Christ. In Exodus 33:20, God declares, “You cannot see my face, for no one may see me and live.” These Scriptures seem to contradict other Scriptures which describe various people “seeing” God. For example, Exodus 33:11 describes Moses speaking to God “face to face.” How could Moses speak with God “face to face” if no one can see God’s face and live? In this instance, the phrase “face to face” is a figure of speech indicating they were in very close communion. God and Moses were speaking to each other as if they were two human beings having a close conversation.
In Genesis 32:30, Jacob saw God appearing as a man; he did not truly see God. Samson’s parents were terrified when they realized they had seen God (Judges 13:22), but they had only seen Him appearing as an angel. Jesus was God in the flesh (John 1:1, 14) so when people saw Him, they were seeing God. So, yes, God can be “seen” and many people have “seen” God. At the same time, no one has ever seen God revealed in all His glory. In our fallen human condition, if God were to fully reveal Himself to us, we would be consumed and destroyed. Therefore, God veils Himself and appears in forms in which we can “see” Him. However, this is different than seeing God with all His glory and holiness displayed. People have seen visions of God, images of God, and appearances of God, but no one has ever seen God in all His fullness (Exodus 33:20).
“Above Him were seraphim, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. And they were calling to one another:
“Holy, holy, holy is The Lord Almighty; the whole Earth is full of His glory.”
Isaiah 6:2,3
THE glory is such that it is awesome even for Heavenly host to behold.
“Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in Heaven their angels (of the meek) do always behold the face of my Father which is in Heaven.”
Matthew 18:10
Just as Moses saw The glory of God pass by, Heavenly host just as Moses did are said to be in the presence of God.
We read that a prophet led, wrote what had been and was. Are you used by God?
The word of the Lord came to me: “son of man, take up a lament concerning the king of Tyre and say to him: ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says:
“ ‘you were the seal of perfection,
full of wisdom and perfect in beauty.
you were in Eden, the garden of God;
every precious stone adorned you:
carnelian, chrysolite and emerald,
topaz, onyx and jasper,
lapis lazuli, turquoise and beryl.
your settings and mountings were made of gold;
on the day you were created they were prepared.
you were anointed as a guardian cherub,
for so I ordained you.
you were on the holy mount of God; you walked among the fiery stones.
you were blameless in your ways
from the day you were created
till wickedness was found in you.
Through your widespread trade
you were filled with violence,
and you sinned.
So I drove you in disgrace from the mount of God,
and I expelled you, guardian cherub,
from among the fiery stones.
Your heart became proud
on account of your beauty,
and you corrupted your wisdom
because of your splendor.
So I threw you to the Earth;
I made a spectacle of you before kings.
By your many sins and dishonest trade
you have desecrated your sanctuaries.
So I made a fire come out from you, and it consumed you,
and I reduced you to ashes on the ground in the sight of all who were watching.
All the nations who knew you
are appalled at you;
you have come to a horrible end
and will be no more.’ ”
Ezekiel 28: 11-19
Brethren, not many places are we shared the essence of Lucifer till he was expelled from Heaven. A portion of what he was created with was taken from him and utilized to cast him forth.
It is of no import to describe how things were, only to have an idea why they are as is.
And Paul continued: my joy and crown (as The LORD promised) ,
The Five Crowns, also known as the Five Heavenly Crowns, is a concept in Christian theology that pertains to the five crowns that individuals can receive after the Last Judgment. These are the Crown of Life, the Incorruptible Crown, the Crown of Righteousness, the Crown of Glory, and the Crown of Exultation
So stand fast in The Lord, my dearly beloved. Rejoice in The Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.
Let your moderation be known unto all men.
For The Lord is at hand, Amen.
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
Philippians 4:6
http://www.freebiblestudyguides.org/bible-teachings/armor-of-god-power-of-prayer.htm
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in testimonies, do: and The God of peace shall be with you, Amen.
Philippians 4:1,5-9
