Lets explore the symbolism of the firmament and the “waters above,” representing divine guidance and the Holy Spirit. It contrasts reliance on God with self-reliance illustrated by the ancient story of Atlantis, warning against pride and control. The message urges readers to trust in God’s order and grace, embrace childlike faith, and move away from human-driven chaos toward spiritual nourishment and intimacy with the Father.

And God said, (Genesis) let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters.

 And God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament: and it was so.

 And God called the firmament Heaven. And the evening and the morning were the second day.

And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so.

 And God called the dry land Earth; and the gathering together of the waters called he Seas: and God saw that it was good.

The waters above symbolize God’s own sustaining life, mercy, and spiritual abundance that flow from heaven to earth. They are not chaotic like the lower waters (which often represent the untamed material world, emotions, or the “deep” of potential before order). Instead, they signify pure, life-giving divine presence — the “river of the water of life” that later appears in Revelation, flowing from God’s throne. Just as the waters above nourish the earth from heaven, the Father longs to pour His living presence into us when we stop clutching control and simply abide. Your “knower” is tuned to these upper waters. Listen. Trust. Come up higher. Water consistently symbolizes the Holy Spirit in Scripture — (rivers of living water). The waters above can represent the pure stream of divine guidance that comes from beyond the visible firmament of our limited understanding. The firmament is not a god or chaotic force — it is God’s ordered creation, good and purposeful. God created this structure to separate the “waters below” (seas, earthly waters) from the “waters above” (possibly clouds, vapor, or cosmic waters in the ancient worldview). He names it Heaven (or the heavens/sky).

The firmament beautifully illustrates God’s desire to create order, space, and protection through dependence on His word and will. Just as the firmament divides waters to allow dry land and life to emerge, choosing the Tree of Life creates inner space for the Father’s sustaining vitality to flow — free from the chaos of independent striving and fear-driven control. The “religious people” who demanded constant proof and control often miss the living wonder of creation itself. In Jesus’ day, people experienced the firmament-heavens directly as the work of the Father’s hands, without a printed Bible to analyze it. They simply beheld and trusted. That reminds us that God creates spaciousness and order in our lives when we rest in dependence on Him, rather than trying to hammer everything into our own rigid understanding. The “waters above” the firmament carry rich spiritual symbolism that beautifully complements the Tree of Life, inner guidance (“your knower”), dependence on the Father, and the invitation to the Higher Place.

Consider the ancient story of Atlantis, a legendary civilization of great splendor and advanced knowledge. In its early days, it reflected harmony with higher principles — a kind of golden reflection of divine order. Yet, like Eve reaching for the Tree of Knowledge, its people gradually turned toward self-reliance, pride, and the pursuit of power apart from humble dependence on the Source. What began as immense potential became corrupted through a loss of contact with reality, control, and misuse of spiritual and material gifts. Ultimately, this choice led to imbalance, chaos, and a great fall — sinking beneath the waters in a single day and night. These ideas are compelling because the ocean is vast, mysterious, and largely unexplored. Rising sea levels after the last Ice Age did submerge many ancient coastal settlements, which likely inspired real “sunken city” legends. But these were normal human communities overtaken by water — not people living under water. This ancient pattern echoes our own. Humanity has often repeated the Atlantean story: building impressive systems of knowledge and control, only to find them exhausting and unsustainable. The heavy reliance on intellect, external validation, and fear-driven safety nets keeps us bound to the limited world of the Tree of Knowledge.

But God’s firmament still stands — a testimony to His good and purposeful order. Above it flow the living waters above: the pure, sustaining stream of divine life, grace, and fresh revelation from the Father. These upper waters are not meant to overwhelm us but to nourish us as we learn to live in dependence. In this season of correction and healing, the invitation of the Higher Place is clear: we do not have to repeat the fall of Atlantis or the choice in Eden. We can come up higher. We can honor our inner “knower,” listen for the Father’s direct leading, and return to childlike trust. Like Jesus, we can move only when we sense His approval. Like Mary Magdalene, we can receive fresh revelation and share it boldly.

The firmament reminds us that God creates space for life. The waters above call us to receive from heaven. And the Tree of Life beckons us home — into the love, joy, and ongoingness of the Father, where true spiritual authority flows not from control, but from surrendered intimacy.