“But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to innumerable angels in festal gathering, and to the assembly of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, and to God, the judge of all, and to the spirits of the righteous made perfect” Heb 12:22-23 (ESV) This idea of coming to the heavenly Jerusalem is a contrast to the previous verses about the fear of the destructive power of God that the Jews experienced when God descended on Mt. Sinai. Instead, God transports followers of Jesus to a joyful mountain in heaven, the heavenly Mt. Zion. And this is not just a future experience, it is something that has already happened for the Scripture says “you have come” which is a translation of perfect verb tense in Greek, which means it is a completed action. Thus, our role is to trust this truth and live accordingly. The new self we sense inside us that longs for God is the evidence of a new spiritual reality in which we dwell. Incredibly, we are at a great party in heaven with angels and righteous people and God Himself. This gift encourages us when times are hard or when we want to refocus on our spiritual connection with God.
Application: Put your name in the verse and repeat three times.
Great truth. It echoes of the encouragement of my book “Feasting on the Father” published by Onwards and Upwards. UK. Based on the beautiful words of Song of Songs 2:4, the Banquet House and Banner of Love.
Truly we are brought into a life of abundance and provision for every area of life and every struggle we encounter. Our Father desires we enter into this as our living experience of Kingdom Life.
Thank you for ther revelation and wisdom you post week by week.
Much blessing.