THE ATMOSPHERE OF EDEN.

 For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring (see Act 17:28).

There are some few things I will like to clarify to you, and bring you understanding to, as much as Eden is concern. But before we start, I want us to pray for the Spirit of understanding, that we will not only be aware of the Word of God but rather, dwell in the revelation of the word of God. This is because, knowing the word of God or even Jesus as a thing won't save you, even the revelation of the word of God and even Jesus won't still save you. What saves you is when you dwell in the revelation of the word of God and Jesus. Another prayer that should be done is the prayer for grace to receive that which was given, until you receive that which was given, before a result is produce. Now as we proceed, I want us to understand that the garden of Eden is not Eden, the bible says in genesis 2:8 that God planted a garden eastward in Eden. So the garden of Eden simply means the garden that belongs to Eden, it is not called Eden. Alot of people confuse the garden of Eden as Eden itself, whereas it is not. For us to understand the atmosphere of Eden effectively, it is of high paramountcy that we study the word "Plant", 'Garden", and "Eden". Now, it is important that we study the word plant, because we need to understand that there's a difference between to plant and to sow. Verily, the word plant means to place or fix in a specified position, while the word sow means to scatter seeds on/in the earth. Planting deals mainly with fruit trees, while sowing deals with cereal crops. So we were told in genesis chapter number 2 vs 8 that God fix in a specified position a garden. Now, the word garden in the Hebrew is the word "gan", and "gan" means an enclosure, and an enclosure can be define as a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose. In addition, it can also be define as the act of enclosing something inside something else. What this then tells us is that God fix in a specified position, an area that has been enclosed for a certain purpose. And finally, the word Eden. The word Eden is the word "ay'-den" which consist of five strokes meaning, which are "Spot", "Moment", "Presences", "Open door" and "Delightful". What this goes on to tell us is that God fix in a specified position, an area that was enveloped inside the side of the spot of the earth, that was the moment of the presences of God, and an open door to heaven, which was a delightful place. This is what genesis 2:8 said. So this tells us that the garden of Eden was not a place, but rather, a fixed spot, and an enclosed environment at that moment, where the presence of God was, which serves as an open door which was a delightful place. This was why God never allowed man to find Eden, because it was His presence, that was why God put man in Eden to be in His presence instead. This proofed why Adam never worked, nor fast or pray, nor suffered from any lack because he was in the atmosphere of the presence of God. This was why the psalmist said that in the presence of God, there's fullness of Joy (see Psalm 16:11). Now, understand that anywhere the presence of God invade, that place or that person becomes the garden of God's presence, where great, powerful and might blessed occurrence begin to happen. At that stage, you know longer look for blessing, instead, you are the blessing, money, opportunities and possibilities begin to gravitate towards you. When the presence of God comes into an environment, the current presence of the environment is suspended, then that presence of God becomes that environment. When that happens, that person or place becomes Heaven, because of the presence of God. The concentration of God's presence in a place or a person cause things to happen, you become a blessing to people around you. The presence of God in a man's life cause him to live a coded life, a life different from others. Instead of you being sick, you heal the sick, you become protected from every harm because of the presence of God in your life or in that environment. One thing you must note when you are in the garden of Eden, is that fear is forbidden. That was why Jesus was angry at his disciples for waking him up because of the storm. They where never suppose to be afraid or panic because that canoe or boat they were in has become the garden of Eden because of the presence of Jesus. So next time, whilst you are in that condition, you should never wake Jesus up because you are in Eden and no evil or plaque shall come near you (see Psalm 91:9-13). The way to always remain in Eden is to obey. Good character makes you maintain God's presence. Now, another thing you must understand is that the devil goal was not that man should fall, but that man should be out of the presence of God, this is because man was told to guide that atmosphere of Jesus which was Eden (see Gen 2:15), and that was the devil former job (see Ezekiel 28:14). Knowing well the advantage of that post, he made sure to create a way to remove man from that presence, but thank God and glory be to Jesus that we have been restored back to Eden, the place for intimacy and communion. But when the devil succeed in removing a man from the presence of God, every little thing becomes a weapon of danger. In other words, he has removed him/her from success, protection, provision, affluence, peace of mind and many more, and when that happens, that person is being send out to fend from himself, instead of being cared-for by the presence of God. As a matter of fact, the curse God declare to adam is the curse to a man who is outside the garden of God's presence. In other words, anyone who is out of the garden of Eden will suffer all the curses of genesis 3:16-19. Be careful because what the devil helps you cultivate is the absence of God's presence, he make sure you do something to get you lost the presence of God. He makes you sin through the lust of the eyes, and make you eat of the fruit so as to ensure that you are kicked out from the garden of Eden (see genesis 3:6&22-23). Be careful, make sure you protect the presence of God that is protecting you. Use the garden of Eden for your advantage according to the will of God because it is useable, when you find Eden in a place, it's there for you to tap it, the presence of God is mobile, it can be taken. For it is in his presence we live, move and have our well being. When you become that fixed spot, that enclosure where the presence of God stays, it becomes an open door to you and a delightful place to live, no wonder the psalmist, said better is one day at your court than thousands else where (see Psalm 84:10, and 2nd Peter 3:8). It is in the garden of Eden that joy is attained, you are the garden of Eden ( see 1 Corinth 6:19) use it for God's glory. Remember, God always plant His presence, He never sow His presence. When you become suitable, His presence will be fixed firmly in your life and not scattered, because planting deals with fixing and our God is a God of order. Shalom, be blessed.