I would agree with David, the book of Enoch is interesting, like a factional novel (some facts but a fuzzy line on reality) but I hold it at arms length, so to speak. I had several Bible Profs that totally condemn it and so forth .... non-canonical apocryphal works. Mount Hermon was allegedly where the fallen angels came down and agreed to take human wives, according to the Book of Enoch. It is also said that this event happened in the days of Jared, whose name means, "shall come down." Our flesh is but a temporary accommodation, it is also extremely limited. And we are told that no man or flesh can see God and live. Apparently our fleshly confines are incapable of withstanding the glories and immortality of God. As such we are limited to time and space. Because things of the flesh are inadequate for the realm of the eternal we shall indeed put on immortality. Giving us entrance into another and more perfect dimension of living. God being a spirit and being perfect light, would easily overwhelm our flesh! Even though being flesh, Adam and Eve enjoyed the experience of walking and talking with God in the Garden, although metaphorically speaking. Just as can be said of us today! Having but limited vision and being tainted with sin, our experiencing God's presence is most times more limited than as with Adam and Eve. Sadly, when we reject His word, we reject Him! All the more devastating is the nature and disposition of those who hate the Master, and love themselves instead. For in this is our flesh corrupted and left to war against itself and the Spirit! Though being released from the penalty of sin, we still must endure the consequences of sin! Ergo the battle continues. Once redeemed and lifted up, this warring within ourselves will stop. And for those who have had glimpses of Heaven already, speak of the unspeakable peace they encounter within Heavens gates! TR My husband and I had the chance to go to Mt. Hermon on our tour of Israel last summer. The grotto where the pagan sacrifices were thrown into is still there. Our guide talked about how Jesus and the 3 disciples would have walked by there on their way to the top of the mount. I had an awful feeling standing in front of the grotto, a heaviness in my spirit. I remember praying about it as we walked through the area and asking God to lift that oppressive feeling. As we were leaving, there was an Asian tour group singing hymns near the trees leading up to the grotto - it was amazing how the heaviness lifted immediately and a calm settled over our whole group. The coolest part? We recognized the hymns by the melody but not the words - they were singing in their own language, but we knew the words - awesome!
