This article is a continuation of “Jacob's Ladder and The Three States of Mind - Part 2”.
In the ongoing battle between Good and Evil, it is often believed that these two forces are at odds with each other. However, it is essential to understand that there are actually three factions involved:
the heaven dwellers,
the inhabitants of the Earth,
and the inhabitants of the Sea.
This article explores the Inhabitants of the Earth.
Therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time.
Revelation 12:12
The Inhabitants of Earth
When the slaves were freed from the bondage of Egypt by God, He miraculously parted the Red Sea, creating a path for the “Inhabitants of the Earth” to cross on dry land. Not a drop of the Red Sea touched them. The pursuing Egyptians unfortunately met their demise within the waters of the Red Sea. It is interesting to note the connection between the Red Sea and the Red Horse in the two articles referenced below.
They shall throw you down into the Pit,
And you shall die the death of the slain
In the midst of the seas.
Ezekiel 28-8
The belief among the "Inhabitants of the Sea" is that they possess god-like qualities.
“…Because your heart is lifted up, And you say, ‘I am a god, I sit in the seat of gods, In the midst of the seas,’ Yet you are a man, and not a god… “
Ezekiel 28:2
On the other hand, the "Inhabitants of the Earth" recognize the presence of God but often get lost in the wilderness. Despite experiencing the miraculous event of God parting the Red Sea to rescue them from the Egyptians, they faltered just a few days later by worshipping a calf.
The symbolism behind the "Inhabitants of the Earth" represents a mental journey towards the promised land or the figurative ascent of Jacob's Ladder. Although the physical journey to the promised land could have been completed in a few days on foot, it took them 40 years to reach their destination.
It is all about knowing God’s Identity
While someone can acknowledge the existence of God, they can be absolutely confused about who God is. The entire Bible is designed to reveal God's identity through His Son who came in the flesh. The sentence in the Bible, "Thus, you shall know that I am the Lord," is the most repeated sentence in the Bible. If you do not know the identity of God, you will end up worshipping a calf and all the different versions of the calf.
Just a few examples:
THUS YOU WILL KNOW THAT I AM THE LORD; for you have not walked in My statutes nor have you executed My ordinances, but have acted according to the ordinances of the nations around you.
Ezekiel 11:12
Then the Egyptians WILL KNOW THAT I AM THE LORD, when I am honored through Pharaoh, through his chariots and his horsemen.”
Exodus 14:18
Thus says the Lord, “By this YOU WILL KNOW THAT I AM THE LORD: behold, I will strike the water that is in the Nile with the staff that is in my hand, and it will be turned to blood.
Exodus 7:17
The slain shall fall in your midst, and YOU SHALL KNOW THAT I AM THE LORD.
Ezekiel 6:7
And I will establish My covenant with you. Then YOU SHALL KNOW THAT I AM THE LORD,
Ezekiel 16:62
“You shall defile yourself in the sight of the nations; then YOU SHALL KNOW THAT I AM THE LORD.
Ezekiel 22:16
“Then THEY WILL KNOW THAT I AM THE LORD, When I have set a fire in Egypt And all her helpers are destroyed.
Ezekiel 30:8
Also her daughter villages which are in the fields shall be slain by the sword. Then THEY SHALL KNOW THAT I AM THE LORD.
Ezekiel 26:6
And I will send fire on Magog and on those who live in security in the coastlands. Then THEY SHALL KNOW THAT I AM THE LORD.
Ezekiel 39:6
Thus I will magnify Myself and sanctify Myself, and I will be known in the eyes of many nations. Then THEY SHALL KNOW THAT I AM THE LORD.
Ezekiel 38:23
I will put sinews on you and bring flesh upon you, cover you with skin and put breath in you; and you shall live. Then YOU SHALL KNOW THAT I AM THE LORD.
Ezekiel 37:6
The Field of Sharp Swords
The world is currently a Field of Sharp Swords. “Swords” are symbolic representation of words or idealogy.
So they arose and went over by number, twelve from Benjamin, followers of Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and twelve from the servants of David. And each one grasped his opponent by the head and thrust his sword in his opponent’s side; so they fell down together. Therefore that place was called the Field of Sharp Swords, which is in Gibeon.
2 Samuel 2:15-16
The 12 servants of David, symbolizing the Inhabitants of the Earth, and the 12 servants of Saul, representing the Inhabitants of the Sea, are embroiled in a conflict where they are at war with each other with their words (Sword).
“…And each one grasped his opponent by the head…”, the head is where thoughts manifest.
The number 12 holds a significant meaning as it symbolizes completeness, representing the full knowledge of God’s identity. It is analogous to the 12 hours in a day and 12 hours in a night. Understanding the identity of God requires comprehending both what God loves and what God hates (i.e. 12 hours of day and 12 hours of night)
Regrettably, many Christians today find themselves embracing what God hates while tolerating what God loves. If they persist in engaging with the "Inhabitants of the Sea" instead of embarking on the ascent of "Jacob's Ladder," they risk facing spiritual demise in the Field of Sharp Swords.
In contrast, the overcomers from both sides are symbolized by the 24 elders who are adorned in white robes, signifying their victory in the mind’s battle and ascension to the throne.
Around the throne were twenty-four thrones, and on the thrones I saw twenty-four elders sitting, clothed in white robes; and they had crowns of gold on their heads.
Revelation 4:4
The number also links back to Revelation 12:12, where the presence of 12 on each side symbolizes the contrast between light and darkness, while the summation represents completeness.
Therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time.
Revelation 12:12
Sodom and Egypt
Those who successfully overcome this spiritual and mental test undergo a change in their thinking, shifting from the “left vs right” arguments to an understanding of the vertical nature of Jacob's Ladder.
Ultimately, the focal point lies in "Knowing who God is" through the process of ascension.
Those who resist the ability to change their mindset often find themselves “looking back”.
An example of this can be seen in the story of Lot's wife, who famously looked back at the "Sea" of Sodom and faced consequences. When Lot and his family escaped from Sodom, it mirrors the Israelites escaping the bondage of Egypt. Both situations involve escaping from the "Inhabitants of the Sea".
It is intriguing to note that modern-day tourists visit Mount Sodom to witness the "Dead Sea" (referred to as the "Salt Sea" in Hebrew).
But Lot's wife, behind him, looked back, and she became a pillar of salt.
Genesis 19:26
Similarly, the Israelites looked back at the “Sea of Egypt”. Instead of embracing their new found freedom, they expressed dissatisfaction towards God and desired to return to Egypt.
Why has the Lord brought us to this land to fall by the sword, that our wives and children should become victims? Would it not be better for us to return to Egypt?” So they said to one another, “Let us select a leader and return to Egypt.”
Numbers 14:3
“Give us a king to judge us.” So Samuel prayed to the Lord. And the Lord said to Samuel, “Heed the voice of the people in all that they say to you; for they have not rejected you, but they have rejected Me, that I should not reign over them.
1 Samuel 8:6
Despite being provided with the "Bread of Life," the Israelites remained dissatisfied because they were accustomed to the luxury and false security they had experienced in Egypt. They wanted a king to rule over them, and getting back to the “political system” that God freed them from.
Now the mixed multitude who were among them yielded to intense craving; so the children of Israel also wept again and said: “Who will give us meat to eat? We remember the fish which we ate freely in Egypt, the cucumbers, the melons, the leeks, the onions, and the garlic; but now our whole being is dried up; there is nothing at all except this manna before our eyes!”
Numbers 11:4-6
Sodom and Egypt serve as symbols for individuals who remain trapped in the mentality of their previous enslavement. Egypt represents a voluntary bondage as seen when the Israelites desired to return to Egypt. On the other hand, Sodom represents a coerced bondage, as shown by Lot residing in Sodom. You can see it in the manifestations of people’s choice day, where some vountarily accepts a mark and another is coerced.
The Two Witnesses
That is why, when referring to the "two witnesses," Revelation 11:8 mentions "Sodom and Egypt" rather than the more commonly used "Sodom and Gomorrah."
And their dead bodies shall lie in the street of the great city, which spiritually is called Sodom and Egypt, where also our Lord was crucified.
Revelation 11:8
The two witnesses symbolize those who have ascended Jacob's Ladder and act as witnesses. As witnesses, their role is to speak the truth rather than engaging in conflict between the Sea and Earth (representing the left and the right). Only two individuals from the inhabitants of the earth, namely Joshua and Caleb, successfully reached the promised land.
Except for Caleb the son of Jephunneh and Joshua the son of Nun, you shall by no means enter the land which I swore I would make you dwell in.
Numbers 14:30
For the Lord had said of them, “They shall surely die in the wilderness.” And not a man was left of them, except Caleb the son of Jephunneh and Joshua the son of Nun.
Numbers 26:65
COME UP HERE!
In summary, this picture is an illustration between the 3 sides.
And they heard a loud voice from heaven saying to them, “COME UP HERE.” And they ascended to heaven in a cloud, and their enemies saw them.
Revelation 11:12
After these things I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven. And the first voice which I heard was like a trumpet speaking with me, saying, “COME UP HERE, and I will show you things which must take place after this.”
Revelation 4:1
Signing off for now!
P.S. With the three different sides now clarified, we can delve into a detailed examination of the two Beasts mentioned in Revelation 13: the Beast from the Sea and the Beast from the Earth. Get ready for Part 4!
That's a difficult message for many to comprehend. As I take it, the ascension is when you surrender you life to God and have a willingness to follow where ever he leads, and trust the result in his hand. It's easy to get caught up in the battle as you see it between good and evil on this earth.
Today at church, it was so awesome. God presence was amazing. During worship he filled me spiritually to the point I felt like a spiritual Lion. For just a few moments every ache and pain of this worn out body was removed. It was so refreshing and invigorating. The next thing was I felt our Pastors need for prayer. I could hear his heart crying out, so I prayed for him as the church worshiped. Interestingly later during the Pastors message he talked about how he felt such a burden and needed our prayer. During his message he broke down crying twice. What was so amazing was how strongly God's presence encircled our Pastor and helped him make it through. God was right there holding him and not allowing him to falter. I found out from his wife that just yesterday our Pastor was terribly sick running a temperature and was in bed all day.
We have such a caring God that it is humbling how attentive he is to us when we are in need.
Amazes me that more people have not tuned in to the Porch. Really, this is brilliant work by the author and hugely relevant to current 2023 world situation.