We in bodies, seem to think we dwell permanently in them. That is so obviously wrong, but we can’t seem to pull ourselves out of this grave thinking.
If we teach eternal life and dwell on its aspects and characteristics, we will live in more peace and less fear. Upholding the truth in this world we’ve made is our job. We need to accept the truth for ourselves. No one will do that for us. We need to KNOW the truth to be set free from fear.
We made fear ourselves by trying to separate ourselves from God (an impossible endeavor). But we believe we’ve done that. Jesus came bringing the truth that, through Him, we haven’t succeeded in blocking God out of our lives. That separation was a big deal and yet for those of us who have recognized what Jesus has done for us on the cross, that separation is healed, and we are back in the Garden again. The kingdom of God is within. The kingdom of God is the Garden, reincarnated.
Jesus said to seek first the kingdom of God and all these other things will be added unto us (all our needs will be met). He said, “Seek and ye shall find, knock and the door will be open unto you.” This seeking is done optimistically, not cautiously, not reticently, not doubtfully but in a fully expectant attitude. We were made to find the kingdom. We were made to become the kingdom for people around us as we follow Jesus wholeheartedly.
The world is a mirror of our consistent thoughts. A mundane world consists of a mundane thought pattern we hold. The secular humanists have no trouble believing in a positive mind-set. If you think you can do it, you can do it! But (and Jesus tells a parable about this entitled the crooked servant) the children of God are reticent to take the kingdom into their hearts in the same way as the secular humanists firmly grasp the positive mind-set so important to what they deem success.
We can be successful also. We must choose not to be victims. We are not slaves to “fate” or “chance.” We are spiritual beings temporarily in physical bodies, making decisions that affect us (and everyone around us.)
Fear denigrates our true position as amazing children of God. Fear wipes us out and swipes the rug out from under us. Fear squeezes our life-flow until it almost stops but because God ordained our life, it can never truly stop. Even if death comes to our bodies, our lives go on. (Where that life dwells after death, I don’t know but the saved children of God dwell with God).
Let’s dwell with God now, what do you say? Why fall into some sort of apathetic attitude in which we “go” to heaven after death? Why not bring the kingdom of God to earth, as it is in heaven, as Jesus prayed would happen? Seriously, why not? Ask not what Jesus can do for you, ask what you can do for Jesus!
Oh, the Deep Deep Love of Jesus 