In the beginning there was infinite knowledge, wisdom and understanding. Inestimable comprehension fashioned the light, gave form to the heavens and the earth and designed everything therein. Divine perception produced guidance and incalculable understanding gave birth to acumen. Supreme rectitude, astuteness and precision, in all its purity, were all that was. It was this sacred unity (Alaha/Elohim) that created everything in existence. The autonomy, insight and justice of the master architect of the universe are irrefutable.
Mankind, for centuries, have referred to its maker in the masculine gender when, in all actuality, our creator is without gender. From birth, our minds have been shaped to think of the Almighty One as a man. Our creator is the Most Holy, Most Powerful Spirit, not a man. Spirits are androgynous beings who have no need for natural procreation. For procreation is but a human function. Its only purpose is to fulfill Elohim’s will of replenishing the heavens and the earth with true worshippers that will one day replace the third of the angels that were cast out of heaven. Perhaps, the reason why we say, “He or His” when referring to Elohim is because that is the only way we, as human beings, can relate to the eternal majesty of Elohim.
Because we are human, we have an earthly need for relationship. We all have or have had a biological father and a mother. Therefore, it is a natural thing to call Elohim “Father”. The creator provides for us, He instructs us, protects and disciplines us as a father. Additionally, Elohim cares for us, He nourishes us, comforts and sooths us as a mother. "Emanu" means "our mother" in Hebrew. "El" is the short form of the Canaanite word for God, "Elohim". The two words together "EmanuEl" can be interpreted "God is our mother." The name Emanuel is usually translated to mean, "God with us". However, an in-depth study of the Hebrew language will reveal that the creator is our Father and Mother who came to dwell among us. Although He is without gender, in His infinite wisdom and unending love for us, He relates to us in the way that we can best understand Him.
The kingdom/queendom of the Most High is a holy government that consists of an eternal hierarchy. This hierarchy is made up of holy spirits that do all of Elohim’s bidding. The administration of Elohim consists of three triads or nine orders. They are as follows:
• The first triad: seraphim, cherubim, ophanim (thrones)
• The second triad: domininons (dominions), virtues, powers
• The third triad: principalities, archangels and angels
These beings are all holy, androgynous spirits who are under the direct command and authority of the Almighty One. Their will is the will of the creator. Each order has its own individual function, all for the gratifying of Elohim’s intentions. Here are the identities of the nine orders of the eternal government from the greatest to the least.
• Seraphim – Plural for “Seraph”; ‘ser’ means, higher being; ‘rapha’ means, healer. The seraph is a fiery, winged serpent (six wings; two covers their face, two covers their feet and with two they fly) that burns with the fire of Elohim's pure love. (Numbers 21:6 and 21:8, Deuteronomy 8:15, Isaiah. Isaiah 30:6) Seraphim are the highest order of Elohim’s administration. They are beings of pure light that stand in attendance to Elohim incessantly chanting, “Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come”.
• Cherubim – Plural for “Cherub”; The Hebrew word “Kerub” is translated, overflowing knowledge and wisdom. They each have four wings and four faces (the face of a man, the face of a loin, the face of an ox and the face of an eagle). The cherub is known to be the guardian of Elohim. (Genesis 3:24, Psalms 18:10, Ezekiel 1:5-11) Lucifer was called ‘the anointed cherub that covereth’ in Ezekiel chapter 28.
• Ophanim or Galgallin (Thrones) – Plural for “Ophan and Galgal”; these beings are Elohim’s actual chariots. The Hebrew word “Galgal” has a double meaning of ‘wheels’ and ‘pupil of the eye’. They have the radiance of lightning and with them are great wheels full of eyes. Each wheel has an additional wheel that is interconnected; also known as "the wheel in the middle of a wheel". (Ezekiel 1:13-19) These spirits inhabit the region in which heaven meets earth.
• Domininons or Dominions - The Dominions, also known as Dominations or the Hashmallim, hold the task of regulating the duties of the Powers and Virtues. They receive their orders from the Seraphim, the Cherubim or Elohim Himself, and are responsible for ensuring that the cosmos remains in balance and order.
• Virtues – These beings are responsible for bestowing blessings in the form of miracles. They also issue the required blessings and punishment demanded by Elohim.
• Powers – The majority of the fallen angels are from this order. Powers guard the border of the first and second heavens. They are the first line of defense whose job is to guard against demons. (Ephesians 6:12)
• Principalities – From the word ‘prince’; they are in charge of nations, states, cities, and towns on earth. They aslo oversee the earth's religions. “But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia.” (Daniel 10:13; Ephesians 6:12). They often operate through the kings and princes of the earth who do not serve Elohim.
• Archangels - These angels are the most important intercessionaries between Elohim and humans, and they are in constant battle with the angels of Darkness. (Ephesians 6:12).
• Angels – This is the last order in the administration of Elohim. The Hebrew word for angel is ‘malak’, which means ‘messenger’. The prophet Malachi took his name from this word. They are intermediaries between God and human mortals.
By this, we can observe that the realm of Elohim consists of an everlasting regime and a holy administration that is mighty, splendid and without blemish. We are protected on every side. I, therefore, encourage you to love and to trust Elohim with all of your heart, mind, soul and body. For in so doing, you shall reap the remuneration of the eternal kingdom. Regardless of what your situation is, walk by faith and not by sight. For we have only but to call on our heavenly King for assistance.
Jacob saw a portion of the holy administration in a night vision. He beheld a ladder that reached up to heaven. Upon this ladder were angels ascending and descending. (Gen. 28:12-13) We, the children of Elohim, have a ladder that reaches to heaven. The ladder is symbolic of our prayers and line of communication to the Almighty. On one side of the ladder, the holy administration is taking our petitions to Elohim. On the other side of the ladder, Elohim’s administration is bringing down the answers to our prayers. Guess who is standing at the top of the ladder? It is the King of Kings of the timeless regime.
The eternal kingdom is all about “flowing”. As long as we keep the communication with the Almighty in a constant flow, the holy administration will also continue to flow up and down the ladders of our prayers. Communication in any relationship is like blood is to the body; once it stops flowing, the body/relationship will die. Let us be ever mindful of the kingdom of which we are eternal citizens. Permanent citizenship in Elohim’s kingdom requires total obedience to His every command, along with unconditional love for the King. Please, do not be the citizen who loses his/her place in the kingdom. The night is far spent, and the day is at hand. THE KING IS COMING!
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