When He Is Come - Media Sabda Org

work as a Man, then took Him back into the presence of God the Father. Christ was the first begotten
Son of God, and His arrival as a Man in heaven was the symbol of many sons of God, who will be
received into glory. Noah, again, after seven more days released the dove which did not return unto
him again. The dove found a resting place for the sole of her foot and also a nesting place. This may
symbolize the coming of the Holy Spirit into this world on the day of Pentecost, at which time He
found a resting and abiding place in the hearts of all believers.
At the baptism of Christ by John, God the Father anointed Christ with the Holy Ghost. What
happened was, the heavens opened and the Spirit in all of His gifts, graces, and power came to reside
in Him for His earthly ministry. John said, "I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and
it abode upon him." The Holy Spirit could come upon Him like a dove because Christ was holy,
innocent, and gentle. Let us become a resting place for Him that He may abide with us.
II. A Cloud
A cloud brings rain, refreshings, and revivings. Without rain, vegetation could not thrive, for the
earth would become barren and a desert. A cloud is employed in the Scriptures again and again as
a symbol of the divine Person, or the divine presence of Deity. It was a cloud that hovered over Israel
all day long as a large umbrella, and at night, as a pillar of fire or as a large electric light system. This
was a visible manifestation of the divine presence of God. If they ever were tempted that the Lord
was not with them, all they had to do was to look up, whether it was day or night, for the pillar of
cloud and the pillar of fire always hovered over them. In the most holy place of the tabernacle, the
ark was enshrouded with the holy cloud, even the Shekinah glory. On the Mount of Transfiguration,
a cloud overshadowed Christ, Moses, and Elijah. When Christ ascended, we read that a cloud
received Him out of sight. When He comes again, it is stated that He will come with clouds. These
were not clouds of smoke, or of vapor, but a visible manifestation of the divine presence. The Holy
Spirit is symbolized by a cloud. Let us allow Him to hover over us and fall on us.
III. Oil
Oil is another great symbol of the Holy Spirit. Oil is a fatty, flammable, unctuous liquid. It is
insoluble in water. Oil was employed in many different manners. It was employed for anointings,
to initiate people into office, for healings, as a medicine, as a food, and for the illumination given
by lamps. It served as a lubricant which relieved friction. Oil also was employed to still the troubled
waters. The holy anointing oil was very highly perfumed. Prophets, priests, and kings were anointed
for their offices. Oil stands for consecration, which means that those anointed were given to God for
His service. Then it stands for purity and made holy that which it touched. Oil also stands for
recognition, and all anointed ones had to be recognized by all as God's appointed ones. It also stands
for power and separation. To those on whom the oil was poured, it symbolized that they were
separated from sin, from the world, from other people, even good people, to be God's own chosen
ones. Oil also speaks of joy and comfort. In a banquet in the East, the host anointed the guests for
feasting, which gave smoothness to their heads, and fragrance to the sense of smell. All this
symbolizes the Holy Spirit in His operation and different offices. In the anointing of the priests, they
first were washed, then received an application of blood before they received the application of oil.
Only on the high priest did the anointing with oil precede the application of the blood. This gives us