I was thinking this morning about Israel and how God lead them for 40 years by the pillar of fire by night and pillar of cloud during the day, as the pillar moved so did they.  It always seemed to me a marvelous way to follow God, it was clear to see where God led them.

What many Christians do not realize is that pillar of fire is now within them to lead and guide them each day.  The Holy Spirit now resides within us and if we keep our flesh out of the way, we can clearly follow that pillar.

Along this lines is also the Shekhinah Glory of God.  When Moses spent time with God, his faced Glowed.  Then there are tongues of fire which appeared above the heads of the Apostles in Acts.  Back in the Azusa Street revival in the early 1900s, it is recorded the appearing of tongues of fire above some of their heads.  There are other recordings of churches appearing on fire, but when fire fighters are called out, they could not put it out nor did it burn the church.

There are many reports of different forms of the Shekhinah Glory of God appearing in various forms over the years. One that is a little closer to me comes from a close friend, Dale Craig who was an organist for some time and close friend to Amie Semple McPhreson founder of Angelus Temple.  He recalls the two times he saw the Shekhinah Glory of God.  When he first saw Angelus Temple, he said it had a golden glow all over the building and when he was inside there were rooms filled with people seeking more of God and the power of God was upon them.

We think we have worshiped and sought God's face, but how far?  What should worship at church be like?  I think we are close to the first step in worship, prayer and praise when we go to church and end up not being able to stay standing due to the presence of God and the Glory of God is clearly seen.

We need the presence of God and the Glory of God flowing in our lives.  Imagine if people were scared to look upon us because we glowed from spending time with God.  Dear God, let it be!

It is time to wake up and believe what we say we believe and hunger for more of God greater than our next breath!