KEYS FOR LIVING HEAVEN’S LIFE Part 1
God created us to live on this earth with the victory, life, and joy of heaven itself. This is why Jesus told us to pray, “Thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” Mt 6:10 Apostle John wrote, “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.” 3Jn 1:2 KJV You see, in heaven, there is no sickness, poverty, or disease. Why? Because God’s will is being done. So when Jesus told us to pray that his kingdom and will would be done on earth as it is in heaven, he was declaring what is available to those who will believe his word!
To help us understand more clearly what God has planned for us, I want to spend the next several days giving you keys to living heaven’s life right here on earth.
The first key to living heaven’s life right here is the key of faith! Henry Ford coined this powerful phrase, “If you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right!” What we consistently think about will determine our faith and, ultimately, our future! If there is one secret to a life of purpose and meaning, it is the secret of faith! King David called it the secret place of the Most High. Psalm 91:1 Why is it considered a secret place? Because the world and all of its religions live by works, not by faith in God. This is why the Bible declares that without faith, it is impossible to please God.
Hebrews 11:6 And without faith, it is impossible to please God because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
Every great accomplishment we see in the Bible was the result of someone walking by faith. Apostle Paul told us that, “Faith comes by hearing and hearing comes from the word of God.” Romans 10:17 In other words, the faith of God comes from the word of God. What do you believe? What is the solid ground you base your life upon? Romans 12 lets us know that we can have a brand-new life by focusing on right-thinking! God wants you to live heaven’s life right here on earth by being transformed by the renewing of your mind. Romans 12:2 The only way this is possible is to live your life meditating on heavenly thoughts!
Colossians 3:1-3 Since then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.
God sent Jesus to deliver us from stinking thinking! Shame, condemnation, fear, and failure are against God’s will for us! Contrarily, receiving the good news of Jesus Christ opens the door to living heaven’s life, right here on earth. Your life is like a garden; good seeds produce good fruit, and bad seeds produce bad fruit. The things you choose to put in your eyes and ears will determine your dominant thoughts. Your dominant thoughts will determine what seeds become firmly planted in the garden of your heart and, therefore, what fruit you produce.
I pray that you understand that the course of your future is within your control! God cannot do this for you; he gave you a will, and you must choose where you will go!
I pray that you will and are choosing to set your mind on the things above! Yes! Choose to believe what God has said without reservation! Choose to live all day long with the mindset of being loved, forgiven, and free! If you hold fast to the truth that God is for you and indeed loves you, you will find yourself conquering in every area of your life! Today’s your day – this is your season! It’s time for…
LIVING HEAVEN’S LIFE RIGHT HERE