Going Up The Mountain
November 21, 2010
.JPG) When
the Bible talks about a place we should pay
attention to several things like, where that place
is, what happens there, and finally, how to get
there.
In Hebrews 12:22-24 it tells us of one of those
places:
22 But rather, you have come to Mount Zion,
even to the city of the living God, the heavenly
Jerusalem, and to countless multitudes of angels
in festal gathering,
23 And to the church (assembly) of the Firstborn
who are registered [as citizens] in heaven, and
to the God Who is Judge of all, and to the
spirits of the righteous (the redeemed in
heaven) who have been made perfect,
24 And to Jesus, the Mediator (go-between,
Agent) of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled
blood which speaks [of mercy], a better and
nobler and more gracious message than the blood
of Abel [which cried out for vengeance]. AMP
This is a real place that actually exists right
this second. If you are a believer in Jesus
Christ, then through Him you have full, free, and
anytime access to this Mountain.
This is the Mountain of the Lord. Notice it
says that YOU HAVE COME TO MOUNT ZION... not will
come to Mount Zion after you die. This is a
place in Heaven you can go to through faith.
Look at what happens there:
- multitudes of angels having a party
worshipping God
- the church of the Firstborn who are
registered as citizens in heaven
- God the Judge - there's lots in that one
statement but not time to cover it right now -
but it's really good
- the SPIRITS OF THE RIGHTEOUS who have been
made perfect...
Hey wait a minute... aren't you righteous
through faith in Jesus? Since the Bible is
true then your SPIRIT is in this heavenly city
already! Your body is here on the earth
and you live in your body, but your spirit is in
heaven at the same time! How cool is that?
Jesus made this happen for us. He gives
us full access every second of everyday.
When we worship, we go up and into this
Mountain. We actually go into heavenly
places and worship God through our spirits there
- in heaven on Mount Zion in Heaven.
That's why the GLORY comes and the Presence
of God is felt when we worship together. Your
spirit is accessing this heavenly realm.
You are a child of God. Stop thinking of
yourself as other than who you are. Think like
the Bible suggests you think - according to the
truth. The Word of God is true.
Here's how to make the most of what you have
available to you in Christ.
- When you pray or worship, give Jesus
your full attention. Let your thoughts
be filled with the power of His Name and who
He is to you.
- In your mind, see yourself standing in
heavenly places with Him. He is in
heaven physically, you are there spiritually
in Him. You are on earth physically
and He is in you spiritually. Relax and
allow God to use your imagination for His
purposes.
- Pay attention to what you may see in
your mind. You will see something with
your thoughts. Then you'll experience His
Presence in your body. What you see
will be what the Father wants to share with
you or to express to you. It'll be
encouraging, edifying and comforting.
He loves you very much and is always excited
to see you present - and conscious of being
in heavenly places.
- Be very grateful and humble.
Thanksgiving is our entrance into the gates
of the city, and praise brings us further
into the courts. Trust me - when you
start worshipping this way - praise will
fill your heart and soul to overflowing
because you'll experience a taste of heaven
on earth.
Worship the Lord with your WHOLE HEART!
He is worthy of all praise! He is
greater than you could ever imagine and
crazy in love with you! He can't get
you off His mind. When you pray, think
upon, worship, testify of, the Lord - it
allows Him the opportunity to connect with
you. He loves face time with you.
That all. Just you.
 Be
Blessed;
Greg
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