
Is Heaven a real tangible place we enter when we die? Is it more than that? Can Born-again Christian’s experience the kingdom now! What does it involve? It involves seeing the kingdom and hearing heavenly things. We can also ascend and descend to partner with heavenly things on the earth now. It’s all about synchronizing heaven and earth.
Most Christians think the first chapters of Genesis as being only about the creation of earth and mankind. But is Genesis 1:1 reveal more? Is it possible that Genesis 1:1 reveals that God created heaven? Is it possible that God created many heavens during the creation of everything else? Look what Genesis 1:1 tells us “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” The creation account talks about the “HEAVENS of HEAVENS.” This means that HEAVEN has multiple HEAVENS or HEAVENLY places. One such place is the THIRD HEAVEN, which is just one of the places in heaven. Heavenly places include the first, second, and third heavens, the abyss, heavenly courts, Hades, and hell. (we will look at these in detail in future posts).
Now what about the citizens of these heavenly places? God completed His creation work. Look what Scripture says, ” the heavens and the earth, and all the host of them, were finished.” (Gen. 2:1). The Apostle Paul writes that all things in Heaven and on Earth were created by Him. They are visible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities powers. All things were created through Him and for Him.” (Col. 1:16). It seems that when God created the Earth and man, He created the HEAVENS and the angels also. Where did God dwell before He created Heaven? We’re not sure, but we do know that the Bible says the HEAVEN of HEAVENS can’t contain God (2 Chr. 2:6). So, it seems as if Heaven is not just for God, but for us!
Why did God create an invisible realm? Wow that’s a fascinating question, isn’t it? Here is one explanation-So you and I would learn to see with our spiritual eyes (faith eyes). We usually don’t take the Bible literally when it invites us to come “BOLDLY” before the throne. But “BOLD WARRIOR SEERS” do! So, why should you be surprised when God opened your “SPIRITUAL EYES” (faith eyes)? Or when He does in the future? Should you be surprised if God opens your Spirit Eyes? You see a sea of glass like crystal. Or you see an angel. You even find yourself in a throne room or one of God’s courtrooms. I say yes and no! I say yes because I’m always surprised at God’s timing, but I say no to going off in the spirit.
Would you like to have an encounter where you are caught up to the throne? Or have an encounter in which heaven comes down? That happens sometimes but here is one key which will unlock this supernatural realm for you. You’re a temple of the Holy Spirit (the third person of the TRINITY- Father, Son and Holy Spirit). So where does the throne of God dwell? Could it be that you carry heavenly places within you? I don’t access that realm with my natural body or with my soul. I access that realm with my spirit man and the eyes of my understanding. By faith, I make myself available for the Holy Spirit to take me into that place. Then I cultivate a lifestyle of designating from my own understanding and looking with the “EYES of the SPIRIT.”
I believe that God wants us to become still and quiet, and to turn our hearts inward. And ask Him to open our spiritual eyes (faith eyes) for Him to use to glorify Him. You might be wondering how can this be? It’s this simply- the Kingdom of God is within every born-again believer. If you are born- again and turn your heart to the Lord, you can enter the Spirit realm quickly. This can happen as quickly as you turn your heart to the Lord. Allow Him, by FAITH, to speak to you through promptings and word impressions and your sanctified imagination. You are a child of God, and He wants to speak to you; it’s His will. He will give you heavenly encounters as you access and receive them by FAITH. He will also communicate to you through visions, dreams, and Godly trances. He can use spiritual experiences, fresh revelations, healing, signs, miracles, and wonders and your sincere praise and worship.
CONCLUSION: Think about where Jesus dwells? According to the Apostle Paul in Colossians, Christ dwells in you.” . . . the mystery which has been hidden from ages and generations. But now has been revealed to His saints . . .Christ in YOU, the HOPE of GLORY.” (Colossians. 1:26, 27). The KINGDOM of HEAVEN is within YOU. How close is the Kingdom? Jesus said, ” Repent for is at hand.” Where does Jesus sit? In heavenly places. Where do you sit? With Jesus in heavenly places next to Him and He is seated at the right hand of our Heavenly Father. Where does Christ dwell” Christ in YOU the HOPE of GLORY. Where is heaven? It’s within you. Think about all these truths and close your eyes and focus on Christ . . . there He is and at the same time He lives inside you. It’s time to think like a spiritual being. As you meditate, you will mature. You will start seeing yourself as a spiritual being, a citizen from heaven on an assignment from God. Then you will realize that heaven is within you. Then don’t be surprised if at some point you find yourself in the spirit at the throne. Don’t forget that you carry heavenly places, and you rule and reign in the spirit from there. Then write in your journal your thoughts and experiences as you access every spiritual blessing from your position in Christ.
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