RHAPSODY OF REALITIES - PASTOR CHRIS: *OUR HEAVENLY PEDIGREE* FRIDAY, 3RD OCTOBER But we are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives… (Philippians 3:20 NLT) When you were born again, you became a bona fide citizen of heaven. You’re from the government of Zion, functioning in the earth as heaven’s ambassador. The Spirit of God plainly emphasized this through the writings of the Apostle Paul to the Church. Ephesians 1:21 says Jesus Christ has been set in the place of authority in the heavenly realms, not just above or near above, but “far” above all principality, and power; that is, every rulership or government, and the authority by which they govern. The Wuest Translation renders it beautifully: it says Christ is seated “…over and above every government and authority and power and lordship....” You might say, “Yes, that’s Jesus, but how does that connect me?” Ephesians 2:1-6 gives us the connection. Part of it says, “And you hath he quickened…together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)...And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus.” Notice your current location: you’ve been raised up together, and made to sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus. This, therefore, means you’re from the government of heaven; you’re over and above every rulership or government, and the authority by which they govern. It doesn’t matter where you go in this world; wherever you find yourself, be conscious of your heavenly pedigree. When I go out, whether from one country to another or within an environment, I’m always conscious that I’m from the government of heaven. Carry that consciousness as well. You’re not an ordinary person. Look beyond your natural citizenship, the country of your earthly nativity, to Zion, the real country of your birth. Psalms 87:4-5 shows that you were born in Zion. You’re far removed from the influences of demons, wickedness, perils and debilitating forces in this world. CONFESSION I’m seated with Christ in the place of authority, over and above every government, authority, power, lordship and every name that is named, not only in this age, but also in the one to come. I’m over and above all circumstances of life, in Jesus’ Name. Amen. FURTHER STUDY Ephesians 2:1-6 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others. But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: Matthew 17:5 While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him. Psalm 87:4-5 I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born there. And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish her. DAILY SCRIPTURE READING 1 YEAR READING PLAN: Philippians 2:1-18; Isaiah 35-37 2 YEAR READING PLAN: Titus 3:1-15; Jeremiah 51
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