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The church of this generation is highly privileged above all generations past. This is the time of the outpouring of the Spirit as promised through the prophet Joel (Joel 2:28), then restated on the day of Pentecost by the Apostle Peter. Acts 2:17 As we come to the climax of the age the flow of the Spirit, like the waters of Ezekielís vision will be waters to swim in because of their abundance. The Lord will keep His promise, the question is, will the church be prepared for a mighty move of the Spirit of the Lord.
As with the Tabernacle in the wilderness and the Temple built by Solomon in Jerusalem, after the proper offerings of sanctification had been made the Lord visited in a tremendous display of glory by filling them with the cloud of His presence. He will occupy the Temple, His Church with a full display of His glorious presence by dwelling with them, literally occupying their spirit by His Spirit, and walking with them in the power of His might. This can only take place when the church has separated themselves from every bondage and hindrance of every worldly mannerism. Therefore the call of the Spirit, even now, is to come out from among them, be separate and touch not the unclean, impure things of this world. 2 Cor. 6:16-17.
The idea of a life totally dedicated and consecrated to the holiness of the Lord is not a popular theme in todayís church world. Knowing and appreciating the promises of the Lord creates an attitude whereby we seek for a cleansing from all that is impure, both of the flesh and the spirit. 2 Cor. 7:1 Seeking earnestly the holiness which may only be found in the Lord. Holiness is not a bad word nor a work that should be shunned. The church has been called of the Lord to walk before Him in purity and righteousness. As He is the very essence of holiness, so in revealing Himself in the life of His people He will sanctify them and make them to be holy in all of our conduct and actions. For it has been written, ìbe ye holy for I am Holy.î 1 Peter 1:15-16 As His nature is very holiness and purity. When born of His Spirit that same desire is imparted to that individual who now has His person and being in their hearts. The contrast is drawn between the spiritual minded and the fleshly minded for us by the Apostle Paul in his letter to the Romans. Rom. 8:4-8 He made a strong and bold statement which brings the subject to an either, or, situation. If we have the Spirit of Christ, which is holy, then we have Him dwelling in our hearts. If our conduct does not exemplify the life of Christ in a spirit of holiness, then he said we do not belong to Him. Straight forward, strong words but true. Rom. 8:9.