On Earth as in Heaven

Tipping Point. Shift. Change. Turn around. New thing.
God has been saying, over and over. He’s been speaking. Showing. Telling. Prophesying.
I’m doing a new thing. The shift is happening.
Those things you’ve prayed for. Those things you’ve contended for. Those things you’ve faithfully believed for and trusted Me for, they’re on their way.
They’re on their way, and they’re already here.
Already here, you just can’t see them yet.
Not with your natural eyes. But with your spiritual eyes. Through eyes of faith.
Knowing that what I say, I mean. Knowing that when I say yes, it’s yes. Knowing that when I promise, I deliver.
Knowing that all My wooing and all My drawing is for a purpose. Knowing that all you’ve been through. How much you’ve grown. All the starts and stops and ups and downs. I work them all together, for My purpose.
Not one thing is wasted. Not one moment. Not one prayer. Not one word. Not one tear.
Everything is useful, and everything is worth it!
Worth it for My Kingdom. For My glory. For My will to be done. On earth. In you. As in Heaven.
On earth. In your neighbor. As in Heaven.
On earth. In your workplace. As in Heaven.
On earth. In your city. As in Heaven.
On earth. In your family. As in Heaven.
On earth. In your nation. As in Heaven.
Yes, I am here. I’ve done a new thing. I’m doing a new thing. It’s here and it’s begun.
On earth. As it is in Heaven.
Thus says the Lord, who makes a way in the sea, a path in the mighty waters…’Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?’  from Isaiah 43:16-19 ESV
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1 ESV
And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes all things to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose.  Romans 8:28 AMP
Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.  Matthew 6:10

Identity & Purpose

Remember who you are and what you’re called to do…
There I was, feeling a swirl of emotion.
Knowing the truth, but not feeling it. Wanting to give in to the emotion I was feeling, yet knowing it’s not who I was or wanted to be.
And that’s when the Lord reminded me: Remember who you are. Remember who you are and what you’re called to do.
A simple sentence. A simple reminder. Packed full of truth and life.
A moment of loving correction. A moment of loving redirection.
Remember who you are. Remember who you are and what you’re called to do.
To stay out of envy. To stay out of strife. To stay out of selfishness. We need to remember who we are and what we’re called to do!
We need to know our identity and we need to know our purpose.
Our identity as sons and daughters of the King! Children of Almighty God! Vital members of the body of Christ!
Ambassadors for a different Kingdom. God’s Kingdom! Our Kingdom.
Armor bearers and sword bearers. Lovers of people and lovers of God.
Mighty conquerors who go forth in hope, joy and peace!
Yes, when we know who we really are, we are free to be who we really are!
This is the time to discover our identity!
To discover our identity in God, in Christ alone. In the only One who can give it, because He’s the only One who created it!
Yes, this is the time! This is the year! Let’s go after it with all we’ve got!
The world is waiting. All of creation is waiting.
For you and for me. For the sons and daughters of the King to rise up and be who we really are!
Yes, now is the time!
I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness. Jeremiah 31:3
Creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. Romans 8:19
I will be a Father to you, and you will be My sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty. 2 Corinthians 6:18
We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors. 2 Corinthians 5:20
All of you together are Christ’s body, and each of you is a part of it. 1 Corinthians 12:27

Identity

Jesus knew His identity.
Son of God.
Child of the King.
Wholly and dearly loved.
Full of Truth.
Full of Grace.
Full of Peace.
Worker of miracles.
Lover of people.
Embodiment of unconditional love.
Yes, Jesus knew His identity!
Both as the Son of God and a son of God.
The firstborn son of many sons…and daughters!
Yes, Jesus knew His identity and everything He did came out of it!
Out of that knowing.
Out of that believing.
Out of that reality.
The reality of who He was and who He is!
He didn’t lead or minister from position.
He didn’t lead or minister from possessions.
All He did, every healing, every teaching, every chain broken and heart set free, every miracle, every word came from knowing who He was and whose He was!
And so I want to encourage you to really go after who you are. To really go after knowing and believing and walking in your identity!
You are a son or daughter of the King!
You are a beloved child of Almighty God!
You are dearly loved, infinitely delighted in and well-pleasing!
Yes, let this be the year that you believe, own and walk in the fullness of your identity in God!
Then all that you do, just as Jesus did, will bring life. Will bring peace. Will bring healing and breakthrough and restoration.
You, like Jesus, will be the very embodiment of God Himself to the world!
For God knew His people in advance, and He chose them to become like His Son, so that His Son would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. Romans 8:29
Jesus answered…anyone who has seen Me has seen the Father. from John 14:9
After His baptism, as Jesus came up out of the water, the heavens were opened and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and settling on Him.   And a voice from heaven said, “This is My dearly loved Son, who brings Me great joy.” Matthew 3:16-17
The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His being… from Hebrews 1:3
These miraculous signs will accompany those who believe: They will cast out demons in My name, and they will speak in new languages. They will be able to handle snakes with safety, and if they drink anything poisonous, it won’t hurt them. They will be able to place their hands on the sick, and they will be healed.” Mark 16:17-18

Heaven Come

Breakthrough.
We’ve been talking about it.
We’ve been praying for it.
And we’ve experienced it!
Chains broken.
Hearts set free.
Belief systems reconciled to God.
Yes, breakthrough is here!
Because the One who brings breakthrough…has come.
To each one of us!
Just like Jesus said, as He walked the earth: The Kingdom has come near to you. Today. This very day.
Yes, the Kingdom has come near!
The King is here! And when His Kingdom comes, when His lordship is extended into every area of your life, change comes and breakthrough happens!
Today, I want to encourage you to embrace your breakthrough!
To believe it.
To step into it.
And to continue walking in it!
Whether it’s physical healing, emotional healing, freedom from fear or freedom from doubt. Maybe it’s knowing who you are in Christ. Or owning your gifts, talents and calling.
Whatever it is that God has given you breakthrough in.
In whatever areas you have seen the Kingdom manifested.
Walk in them!
Walk in them!
Believe in them!
And rejoice in them!
Lift up your head.
And lift up your heart.
For the Kingdom of Heaven has drawn near!
Whenever you go into a city and they welcome you, eat what is set before you; and heal those in it who are sick [authenticating your message], and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’ Luke 10:8-9 AMP
Jesus went into Galilee, where He preached God’s Good News. “The time promised by God has come at last!” He announced.  “The Kingdom of God is near! Repent of your sins and believe the Good News!” Mark 1:14-15
As you go, proclaim this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’ Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give. Matthew 10:7-8 NIV