Finding Your Tribe and Making Sense to Like-Minded People

 Connect with those you resonate well with

We can't help but keep running across this philosophical statement: "No man is an island." But how often have we stopped to reflect on the kernel of wisdom encapsulated in that statement? 

What makes it true? This saying speaks profoundly to the fact that humans were not created to travel this life alone. 

Humans are designed to be social: to interact with others, to create relationships, and to live in a blossoming community. 

This remarkable power of community is nothing less than life-changing and thus gives us the most essential strength we need, every kind of support one may require, and magnificent belonging, which shall be the driving force behind our betterment and prosperity.

The Importance of Community in Our Lives

Imagine you are all alone, lifting some heavyweight all by yourself, with no support at all. 

Then think of the same task again; this time, visualize around you several sets of strong hands that will help to carry the same load with you. 

What remains is to share the weight of the burden among yourselves, which was before you, and suddenly, that insurmountable task will become one which can be done. 

This is the power of a community. Through community, through people sharing with us the values at our core—being with us to reach our ends and sharing our enthusiasm—we derive much more strength than any one of us can gather alone.

The Bible, to be more precise, Proverbs 27:17 GW, has said these words: "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." 

It is this verse that beautifully presents the robust interdependent consequences of being in a community: just like iron sharpens iron, we grow stronger, wiser, and more resilient members as we engage and relate with others who will challenge our perspective, inspire our aspirations, and help us become better accountable for our actions and choices.

Finding Your Tribe

Finding your people is about more than just surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals. It’s about building relationships that uplift and empower you. 

Start by seeking out those who share your passions, whether it’s through professional networks, social groups, or even online communities. 

Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and reach out to others—you might be surprised at how many people are also searching for meaningful connections.

Remember that your community is so much more than just a support network in which to draw what you need in the way of help and support from other members. 

You play an important role in terms of what you, as a member, do to contribute to the community supporting and contributing to the greater good for all. 

Be the friend, mentor, or ally to others that you seek for yourself. Share your support with others graciously, sharing your information and expertise, and celebrate wins and successes of those around you.

 This positivity will come back around and be a constructive and affirming feedback loop for everybody in the community.

Benefits Derived from Belonging

 It provides a reliable support system during times of need, serving as a comforting safety net, as well as a sounding board for our ideas and aspirations. 

Indeed, it will establish a large network of resources, which might open doors to things we wouldn't have had before. 

More importantly, being engaged in a community gives us a deep sense of belongingness, which is important for our emotional well-being. When we take the time to find our people, we discover a place where we are genuinely valued, where our unique contributions matter significantly, and where we have the chance to truly thrive and reach our full potential.

Hebrews 10:24-25 GW admonishes,

 "We must also consider how to encourage each other to show love and to do good things. We should not stop gathering together with other believers, as some of you are doing. Instead, we must continue encouraging each other even more as we see the day of the Lord coming." 

This scripture puts great emphasis on the necessity of frequently fellowshipping with one another and a sphere of mutual encouragement amongst the family of God.

It is in such get-togethers, either in person or virtual, that we garner the strength to carry on and march ahead. Indeed, even in the midst of troubles and hurdles when confronted by adversity.

Feel the power of the community that's incredible and transformative. Of all the things that seem to resonate in a fragmented, often lonely world, community is what matters most in this age. 

Finding your others is not just a question of finding friends. It's finding an extraordinary force of strength, inspiration, and value in our lives. 

We not only increase our value but can take on almost any challenge—actually head-on with much greater ease as a team—and therefore set ourselves up for almost certain long-term success.

Therefore, I want to encourage you to take that first step right now.

 Give your best shot to connect with those around you, to reach out to them and to start building a community that is bright and supportive and that can keep pushing you further up on your journey.

 Sometimes it's important to remember that the path always lying in front of you is generally much more manageable when you are not walking alone. 

References Bible Verses: 

Proverbs 27:17, 

GW Hebrews 10:24-25, GW

When Life Knocks You Down

You can Still Rise up Again

Life has its way of exposing us to situations that test our preparedness, surprising us. Difficult times do not ease up on you or even warn you. They just break into your life at any time, usually uninvited, testing your strength, resilience, and faith to their limits. 

It is, however, in those very rough times of hardship and strife that our actual character becomes truly molded and defined. 

So, the day life brings you unexpectedly down on your knees, what really counts is not how forceful your fall was but how you get back up again that truly defines who you are.

1. Embrace the Struggle

 While adversity can be encountered by all at different points in their lives, it is indeed an inescapable part of the human experience. On the other hand, it provides a very great opportunity for development and change in personality. 

Instead of despairing and feeling hopeless over the hardships that come your way, it is much more beneficial for your entire being to embrace the struggle you are going through. 

Every obstacle that shows up before you is an opportunity to learn good lessons from life, and it will make you grow as a person. As James 1:2-4 has so beautifully articulated, 

"Dear brothers, is your life full of difficulties and temptations? Then be happy, for when the way is rough, your patience has a chance to grow."

So let it bloom and develop without trying to run or escape from your trials and tribulations. For when your patience is finally at its utmost and in full bloom, then it is that you will be ready for whatever trial may come your way.

In this way you will be fitted with a strong, well-rounded, resilient character, whole and complete in your approach to life's trials.

2. Rely on Your Beliefs and Trust in Something Greater

Faith is such a very powerful and vital fuel that allows us to go through many of the most trying situations in life with strength and hope. 

It is easy, in most cases, to trust and believe in God when things are going well and according to our plans. The storms and adversities we go through in life test real faith. 

When trouble comes your way and challenges ensue, it becomes quite important to draw deeper into your faith. Trust that God has a meaningful and purposeful plan for you, even though, at the moment, you cannot see that plan clearly. 

As Romans 8:28 TLB reminds us, 

"And we know that all that happens to us is working for our good if we love God and are fitting into his plans."

3. Keep Pushing Forward

But the most dangerous that occurs during these times is that insidious urge to just give up the fight and wallow in despair. No matter how difficult and bothersome life can sometimes prove to be, never allow yourself to stop trying to move on with your life in pursuit of a sound purpose. 

Sometimes, progress might be slow, but every little step you make, no matter how seemingly unimportant, is a step closer to victory and success.

The Apostle Paul faced a host of troubles and tribulations all the way along his lifetime. Yet with all these severe hostilities and barriers, he had firmly kept his feet to proceed with a motive and goal. 

In the epistle to the Philippians, precisely in chapter 3, words 13-14, he articulates, 

"No, dear brothers, I am still not all I should be, but I am bringing all my energies to bear on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I strain to reach the end of the race and receive the prize for which God is calling us up to heaven because of what Christ Jesus did for us." 

This  underlines the depth and girth of focusing on the future. We advance the vocation God has given us with high encouragement and motivation over the marvelous and precious price of Christ Jesus for him. 

4. Trust the strength from God.

Our individual strength alone is often inadequate for us to successfully overcome the weighty  challenges of life. 

However, when we make the decision to trust and depend on God, we're able to tap into unlimited source of divine strength that empowers us above and beyond our own human limitations. 

Isaiah 41:10 (TLB) contains an encouraging and assuring message that is powerful: 

"Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, you are my God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." 

We are not alone in the fight of life and that God is always present to uplift and empower us through our battles.

5. Remember, This Too Shall Pass

No hardship lasts forever. Even the darkest night eventually gives way to the dawn. 

Hold on to hope and remember that your current situation is temporary. 

2 Corinthians 4:17-18 (TLB) puts it beautifully: 

“These troubles and sufferings of ours are, after all, quite small and won’t last very long. Yet this short time of distress will result in God’s richest blessing upon us forever and ever!

Instead of focusing our attention on the challenges and difficulties we can easily see in our current situation, on all the sorts of troubles and hardships that press in upon us daily, we turn our gaze with a sense of hope and expectancy upon the immense and wonderful joys awaiting us in heaven. 

We are assured of great things we have not seen or experienced. The troubles which now burden and crush us will, in a little while, pass away and be forgotten. 

But those deeper joys which are yet to come will abide forever and never depart from us.

Conclusion

This is an entirely and absolutely natural portion of the human experience. But it most assuredly doesn't have to be what defines or directs your person. 

Through those times when life seems to cut you off at the pass, it's time to get back up knowing that you are stronger, wiser, and more resilient than you ever knew you could be. 

Take your trust in God's overall design for your life, laying the foundation of faith even further, and never forget that no adversity is ever too great when you are walking with Him. 

As one struggles through these trials and tribulations, and finally surmounts them, you realize that hardship is not just a downfall for you. Through that trying time, it was possibly one of the finest and the most inspirational comebacks.

Keep it going, keep the faith, and keep raising the bar. The best is yet to happen and the fondest of memories are still to be created!

Scriptures Referenced:

James 1:2-4 TLB 

Romans 8:28 TLB 

Philippians 3:13-14 (TLB) 

Isaiah 41:10 (TLB) 

2 Corinthians 4:17-18 (TLB)

Healing Broken Hearts

 

A heart is like glass

Crack a glass and 

the crack will 

forever be

No matter what, everyone has to go through the negativity associated with the loss of someone or something that was dear to them at some point in their life.

It may be due to the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or the loss of a job or even a dream. It may be said that grief can make any person feel mangled and lost.

While healing a broken heart is deeply personal and very particular, knowing some universal truths can at least offer comfort and guidance during hard times.

Understanding Grief

Grief is not linear. Many people describe waves with some better days than others. There are several stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.

People may not go through all the stages, nor will they necessarily go through them in this order.

Just let yourself feel what you need to feel, without judgment or pressure to "move on."

Acknowledge your Feelings

The first step to healing is to first acknowledge the grief you are going through. It is quite okay to tell yourself that you hurt, that life seems really not fair, and that you don't know which way to go.

This is not a sign of weakness, but a courageous step toward healing. This is what the Bible tells us about being honest about our pain:

"The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all." Ps 34:19, GW

This verse doesn't offer that life is going to be free of trouble; it reassures us that we are not alone in our struggles.

Finding Comfort in Scripture

The Bible is full of comfort in the aftermath of loss. It reminds one that, while overwhelming, grief is not eternal; but there is a future to hope for. One such verse by which many people draw comfort is:

"The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and delivers those who are crushed in spirit." (Psalms 34:18, GW)

This verse reminds us of the beautiful truth that God is close to us when we are down. He sees our pain and desires to stand by us as our loneliness becomes most overwhelming.

Another important verse is:

"Blessed are those who mourn. They will be comforted." (Matthew 5:4, GW)

This passage of the Beatitudes speaks as an assurance that mourning and grieving are not in vain. Comfort and peace rest with those, even in the midst of deep sorrow.

Allow Yourself to Grieve

Allow yourself permission to grieve. It's something that so often we let society hurry along and say, "Get over it." But the truth is, there is no timeline on grief.

It's okay to take your time and know that healing isn't about forgetting but living a new way after loss.

Community

Grief may be lonely, but don't be afraid to reach out. Whether it be friends, family members, or a support group, sharing your hurt with others who care for you can lighten the burden. The Bible encourages us to bear one another's burdens:

"Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." (Gal 6:2 GW)

Allowing others to support you and offering your support to others can create a sense of community and shared strength.

Finding New Meaning
You may find a new sense of meaning and purpose in life while journeying through your grief. It doesn't mean replacing what you lost but finding ways to make good memories of it or the person who is no more with you.

Probably starting a new project, carrying out some volunteer work, or just living your life gladly and peacefully can help make you feel that life is worth living.

In Ecclesiastes, we are reminded that there is a time for everything:

"There is a right time for everything, and everything on earth will happen at the right time." Ecclesiastes 3:1, GW

This verse can remind us that though the time of loss seems wrong, unfair, there may well be a larger picture we often can't see, and in time, healing will come.

Marching on With Hope

The future doesn't mean forgetting. It means carrying the memory of what was lost in a way that allows you to continue living.

Healing isn't going to happen overnight. It's a journey, and it's okay that sometimes the journey takes some time. Hold onto hope for better days to come.

You never really are alone in your sorrow.

"I will never leave you, and I will never abandon you." Hebrews 13:5 GW

We find our greatest comfort in that promise—that no matter how deep the sorrow, we will be held by a love that will never let us go.

Conclusion

Probably two of the toughest experiences that someone can have, grief and loss also bring with them the opportunities for growth, reflection, and a stronger connection with others and God.

Beginning the process of healing and regaining hope can start by first allowing oneself to be able to acknowledge one's pain, taking comfort from the scriptures, and not being afraid to grieve.

Remember that it's okay to take time, seek support, and hold onto hope that healing is possible. You are definitely not alone, and in time, your heart can heal.

Purpose and Meaning: Making Sense of Midlife

What if midlife was a can-full of candy and worms and all crap, would we still find meaning in it?

The Midlife Crisis

Midlife, for some, feels a lot like teetering on the edge of a cliff, staring down at all that's passed by, looking out with an uncertain gaze toward what's ahead. 

The energy of youth is waning, and the quest for purpose grows louder and more insistent. Quite possibly, you will catch yourself wondering, "What am I really here for?"

The Midlife Drift

Imagine you are driving down the road, windows down, music on high. It feels great, enjoying all the things you're seeing, hearing, doing—all very new at every turn. 

But after each mile, the feeling of excitement starts to fade away, and one becomes a bit lost. That thrill starts to fade, and one is hit with the realization that maybe they are no longer headed in the right direction. 

That's what midlife can feel like. Where did those goals—set up in your 20s and 30s—get you? The kids grow up, careers level out, and life's daily grind becomes more and more visible.

An Unexpected Wake-Up Call

I recall a friend, whom we'll call only by her first name, Sue. Shortly after her 45th birthday, all was well: she was successful in her career, had her loving family, and a beautiful home, yet something was missing. 

She was just feeling an emptiness inside like her life was half there and not very fulfilling. She looked at a pile of old photo albums one day and reminisced. 

The good times seemed richer and full of texture then; she knew that she'd been busy ticking the boxes life threw her way, but inwardly, she hadn't really stopped to think: "What does it all mean?

The story of Sue is not unique. In fact, it's a chapter in many of our lives. General feeling of drift, which provides the sense of disorientation and, "We don't know what we're doing here and we don't know where to go from here." 

But this can be the beginning of something so powerful it can be unimaginable—purpose.

Meaning-making in the midst of midlife usually happens when one must stop, look back, and recollect how much life really matters and redefine his or her life. 

Scary? 

Definitely. 

Yet at this midlife mark, there is a chance to create a new definition of what life can really mean, to reframe it. As written 

Ecclesiastes 3:1, New Living Translation (NLT),

 "For everything, there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven." 

Literally, midlife is a season—a time not for the end of the road but for steering into what will bring sweet joy and satisfaction.

A Whole New Perspective

Imagine that midlife is like turning to the second chapter in this book called life. You were learning things about yourself and the world in those first chapters, and now is the time to really apply the knowledge. 

The best time to recalibrate your values and align actions in the pursuit of those values is at this moment. What stirs your passion? What will be your legacy? Those can be really big questions, but at the essence, it is what fulfills purpose.

Well, for Sue, she chose to lighten her professional load and become a volunteer at a shelter. It wasn't glamorous, but it brought her deep fulfillment. 

Her evenings, once filled with endless work emails, were now spent mentoring young women who were facing some of the same hurdles she overcame.

The Power of Faith

Another friend, Mike, got mugged by a situation much like mine. He had spent decades climbing the greasy pole, reached the top, looked around, and—so to speak—wondered, "Is this it?" 

Aching to fix the hollowness in his soul, he began to find solace in his spirituality. He seized Psalm 138:8: "The Lord will work out his plans for my life— for your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever."

It was then that Mike started to realize that his purpose was not all about success in a career. He focused on lighting his community and, in return, started a small group at his church for others to find their way toward living a life of purpose. 

Right away, it changed him and those around him.

Embrace the Journey

But finding meaning from midlife is not something that really involves a great revelation, a 180-degree turn, or doing something suddenly and really different. 

It's just about those changes that can really come in small but very deliberate steps as you move forward to live a life that you believe in, one that really expresses your deeply cherished principles. 

Embrace this season as a journey, and not the destination. Remember, you are not out in this thing alone; plenty have walked this path and gained a more fundamental, insightful sense of purpose amidst the voyage.

Ponder about it, from where you have come and where you think you are going: 

"For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope." —Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT)

Midlife can be the most meaningful time of your life so far—a time to refocus, find new meaning in things you love to do, and re-envision what's possible in the second half of life.

Scripture References:

Ecclesiastes3:1 LEB

Psalms 138:8 LEB

Jeremiah 29:11 LEB

Forgiveness and Reconciliation: Reconciling with the Past

You will learn to live a happier life if you learn to forgive and forget

Forgiveness

This is the source of very deep actions of forgiveness and reconciliation; they heal our souls and repair the fragmented relationships that have been disintegrated. These processes are not easy, which requires a high degree of courage and humility. In solving these ruptured relationships, the path requires that we understand true forgiveness and right the wrongs committed. The process is difficult, but at the same time, it is worthy in experiencing inner peace and spiritual growth.

Our Power to Forgive

Forgiveness is an action of power—freeing us from being enslaved by our own bitterness and resentment. Not necessarily forgetting the wrongs done to us, but choosing to let go of their claim on our hearts—in an act of the will.

Consider a lady called Sarah, who draped the albatross of her bitterness against her father for many years. He had left the family when she was but a small girl, leaving her feeling abandoned and all alone. That abandonment hurt had trailed her into adulthood, poisoning her relationships and robbing her of joy. Every time she would try to get on with her life, the bitterness pulled her back again, shining the spotlight on those ugly deep scars from her childhood.

One day, Sarah attended a church service where the preacher was talking about the power of forgiveness. 

His message pierced her heart and she suddenly realized that her angry feelings did not hurt her father at all; it only killed her inside. 

Sarah prayed that she receives the grace to forgive, not her father for his wrongful deeds towards her, but to free herself from the bitterness that had taken control of her. 

As she whispered some prayer of forgiveness, a weight lifted from her shoulders, and for the first time in years, she found true peace.

The Bible underlines that liberating power of forgiveness in

 Ephesians 4:31-32 (NLT)

Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you."* The journey of forgiveness for Sarah had enabled her to move on, no longer held hostage by the pain in her past.

The Road to Reconciliation

While forgiveness is a personal act, reconciliation is a joint effort. It involves the rebuilding of trust and restoration of relationships gone bad. 

Reconciliation is a process that calls for humility and patience and often the will to confront unpleasant truths.

Consider the example from the Bible of Joseph. While his brothers sold him off into slavery, he spent years being away from home, undergoing so much hardship, and led a completely different life. 

Even when his brothers wrongly sold him into slavery, Joseph did not take revenge on them when he finally rose to a position of power within the government of Egypt. 

He tested the hearts of the brothers, to see whether they had changed or not, and after he was convinced that they were truly repentant, Joseph revealed himself to them, embraced them, and gave them his forgiveness.

In Genesis 50:20-21 (NLT), Joseph tells his brothers', "You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people.  21  No, don't be afraid. I will continue to take care of you and your children." So he reassured them by speaking kindly to them.

Joseph did not immediately set on a reconciliatory journey. It took him some internalization that probably God would heal the wounds of the past. 

Joseph, for giving his brothers and reconciling with them, did not just restore his family; he eventually saved them from the famine.

 Reconciling With the Past

Reconciling with the past is an important step that has to be made on the journey to forgiveness and reconciliation—to acknowledge the pain, seek healing, and decide to walk on with love and grace. 

It does not mean that the past has been erased or that the wrongs, by some magical process, are now right, but it does mean that now no longer has the past power over our present and future.

When we reflect on the stories of Sarah and Joseph, we realize that forgiveness and reconciliation are very important to our relationship with God. 

They are the most faithful of acts: the incidents that challenge us and call us to embrace God's plan and transforming power, that even in the agony of it all, it could result in healing and growth.

In 2 Corinthians 5:18 (NLT), Paul reminds us, "And all of this is a gift from God, who brought us back to himself through Christ. And God has given us this task of reconciling people to him."

 Just as God has reconciled us to Himself through Christ, we are called to pursue reconciliation in our relationships.

Conclusion

Forgiveness and reconciliation are not easy, yet they are part and parcel of our well-being and spiritual growth. In the act of forgiving and striving for reconciliation with others, the deepest healing and peace will come. 

It is painful, but what freedom of the past and the future that you gain with every step is so much a benefit.

As you consider your personal history, think about areas where you might need to forgive or be reconciled. Pray for empowerment to make the necessary steps, believing that God will guide your process. 

Remember, although the past shapes us, it does not define us. Forgiveness and reconciliation can bring freedom that will enable us to move on—to live in the fullness of God's grace.

Ministry of the Holy Spirit: 1; The Indwelling Spirit

 

Ministry of the Holy Ghost

The Holy Spirit Descended on them like flames of fire

Let's start this discussion with Genesis 1:2

² Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.

Genesis 1:2

I this verse we see that the earth was in chaos. Wherever there is chaos the Holy spirit is there to bring sanity and order. We also find that God the father, son and Holy Spirit are acting in unison

• Father is the author of salvation or creation
• son executes the plan of the father
• Spirit reveals the plan of God
• 

From this elaborate work of creation man has continued to pass on the seed of sin that can only be paid with death but the holy spirit Gives life.

And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— ¹⁷ the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. ¹⁸ I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you

This is a verse from John 14:16-18 where the Holy spirit is promised as a helper, one that will be with you always. It's quite encouraging as a believer to know you have this power from God Himself, in fact God Himself always with you.

in John 18:17 we see Peter reacting outside of the Holy spirit, in fear, since the Holy spirit had not yet been given to the disciples. when the Holy spirit is at work the fear is no more. We can bear witness to that when the same peter testifies openly and boldly about Jesus on the day of Pentecost when the Holy Spirit descended upon him and the others.

The world can't see or know the Holy Spirit

1 Corinthians 12:12 We are baptized into one body though having different gifting and the Holy Spirit manifesting in us in different ways.

The moment you believe in Jesus, the following happens

• the Holy Spirit imparts in you an eternal and inseparable union with Jesus. He baptizes you in the spirit of Jesus
• You start receiving the riches of God's grace, one of them being imputed with righteousness.
• Imparts in you the gift of love and the ability to defeat temptation.

Though Adam was morally upright, he lacked the Holy Spirit so he fell when he was tempted by the devil. This is one of the key works of the Holy spirit in a believer in that He strengthens him to resist temptation.

He is also a guarantee that you'll meet God in heaven.

In the old testament the Holy Spirit would on come UPON men but not live In them. We have a classical example of Saul, who would consult from the prophets, get insights to rule over his kingdom and when the Holy Spirit was on him he would do exploits. But when the Holy spirit left him, Saul would become mad, necessitating the services of David, the guitarist.

And here comes the Pentecost

Pentecost comes from a Hebrew word that translates to the 50th day. God chose that day for the Holy Spirit to come and take over from Jesus, to permanently live in us and never go back.

In the old testament the presence of the Holy Spirit was represented by the Ark of Covenant. You needed to be in a certain place, with a particular person as your representative because the box was only meant to interact with a chosen few, the priests. but when the curtain to the holy of holies (where the ark of covenant was kept) tore in the middle, everyone was given free access to Him. He now lives IN US. In fact the Bible states clearly in Acts 7:48 that The Most High can't live in houses made by human hands

 ⁶ But Christ is faithful as the Son over God’s house. And we are his house, if indeed we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope in which we glory.

Hebrews3:6

¹⁹ Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; ²⁰ you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.

1 Corinthians 6:19-20

In the old testament there was a temple, set apart for God, where there was an Ark of Covenant in the Holy of Holies. this is where the Shakaina glory lived. Today if you believe that Christ was raised from the dead and confess His lordship, you become His dwelling place through the Holy Spirit and you have the Shakaina Glory of God.

²⁰ Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us,

Ephesians 3:20

The power of the Holy Spirit is resident and at work in us who believe.

⁴ You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.

1 John 4:4

This scripture tells me that the Spirit of God is in me and is greater than the one who is outside. Now that God can't share the same place with the devil, that means that the devil can't dare get inside me. the only thing that the devil can do is play tricks on you until you mess up and deceive you how God is angry with you.

Romans 8:8-10 confirms that that the Holy Spirit lives in us . the beauty of it is that by being the Holy Spirit's palace, the angels guard it all the time whether you pray about it or not coz the power of Heaven lives in you.