Reality of HEaven

   To many people, idolatry (worship of idols) takes the form of statues, monuments, gods, mother nature, and/or other people (e.g. celebrities, etc.). But to God, there is much more to what we consider to be idolatry. This is in the realm of our personal relationship with Jesus Christ. That is, anything which competes for space with Jesus in our heart is, also, an idol. This can even include the things we ask for.

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   To understand this better, we need to define what a personal relationship with Jesus actually means.

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   Consider the first time you met someone. You become friends, and in some cases, it might have led to something more intimate and long-lasting (i.e. marriage). Along the way, you share details about yourself to that person. Furthermore, there are times when you laugh, cry, and experience all of the emotions of the rainbow together, more or less.

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   Additionally, you go to places together and make all of your decisions based on what the other may need and/or desires. You do your best to fulfill their heart's desire and you do so joyously. After all, their heart's desire, if they truly care for you, is what is best for you; at all times.

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   Now, with Jesus, a relationship is no different; at least, within this regard. He desires what is best for us, according to His specific purpose. This desire of His is perfect in every way because He is a perfect God. And if we were to miss the Rapture of the Saints, the Lord our God would certainly not desire for us to take on the mark of the beast, as then it is too late for redemption.

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   Furthermore, all of His decisions concerning us is based on love, kindness, patience, and so on.

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   On our end, Jesus desires we do the same thing for Him. That is, He desires we love Him. This entails that we talk to him, praise him, worship him, and hold Him closely within our heart. Moreover, we are to do this every day for as long as we live. And we are to do this with a heart full of love for Him and not because we are being ritualistic or robotic.

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   Also, in our relationship, we are to obey Jesus's commandments (love one another, love our enemies, pray for those who persecute us, live a repentant lifestyle, and etc.). After all, Jesus explicitly says, "If you love me, then why don't you obey me?"

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   Remember, Jesus is the Son of God. So, unlike our earthly relationships, we are in a relationship with God. As such, obedience and revering Him with a holy fear is, also, part of this relationship.

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   If we choose to eliminate any portion of what Jesus expects of us as believers, then we are guilty of turning away from Him within our hearts. As such, we enter into a stage of revolting. We only need to "repent and return to Him the way we first loved Him," but until we do so, we are in an open rebellion within our personal relationship. That is, we are in danger.

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   Jesus is a Jealous God. Jealousy is one of his many names. When we place anything in our heart that competes for space, He withdraws. In other words, Jesus does not know how to share, as this applies to Him and our hearts. Through His sacrifice, we are made His when we choose to accept Him into our lives. Because of this, He will never share our heart within regards to competition.

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   Now, what exactly does this all mean?

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   It means that we can place any person, place, event, idea, or thing above Jesus within our heart. But when we do so, we are practicing the sin of idolatry. And remember, practicing sin is not the same thing as sinning under Grace. These are two entirely different concepts. Anyone who tells you otherwise is a liar and the truth is not in them.

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   Furthermore, the worst of deceivers utilize the Word of God to support their lies. And when it comes to the scriptures, Satan is the master at spouting off the Word of God to 'prove' his deceits, as it were. So, we must remain steadfast, within the guidance of the Holy Ghost. After all, it is the Holy Ghost which helps us to discern between those of God and those of deceit. 

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   Now, imagine, if you will. You are in a relationship with someone. Every single time they come to see you, they ask you for something. They never say, "Hi." They never ask you, "How's your day been so far?" They never call to say, "I love you." They only ask you for stuff and that's it. How would you feel about that?

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   Well, Jesus doesn't like that sort of behavior, either. He desires a relationship with us. He desires those 'calls' when we say, "I love you," for no other reason than to bless Him. He wants us to randomly look up to the sky and say, "Hi," because we are thinking of Him.

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Jesus gives us stuff because He loves to fulfill our heart's desires. After all, He loves us. But He, also, gives because He is a Generous God. But giving us stuff does not imply that He approves of our heart. This is yet another lie within the church and deception from the very pits of hell with the name of Satan upon it; not Jesus.

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   When you are blessed by Jesus, it does not mean your heart is approved; nor does it imply that Jesus approves of your lifestyle. It only means that He is a Generous God and enjoys fulfilling your heart's desire.

 

   The lie within the church tells us that when God blesses us, He is saying that we are approved within His eyes. This sentiment is so far from the truth it is utterly ridiculous how so many churches buy into this; let alone, teach it.

 

God places all of those of authority within their positions upon the earth. God gives them the power they have desired. How many people in authority do you reckon are Christians? Very few, I assure you.

 

   Does God approve of the hearts of those who refuse to accept Jesus into their lives? Of course not, yet he still blesses them with the power and riches of this earth. Furthermore, this certainly does not imply they are in a healthy relationship with Him. It only means He is a Generous God.

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   Now, don't misunderstand me. Jesus desires to bless His children. But He desires more we remain within a healthy relationship with him. If we are always asking for things of this earth, such as houses, healing, finances, and so on; then, where does our relationship actually stand?

 

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   Our first priority should always be that we love Him. If we do love Him, then we will desire to spend time with Him a lot more than we may be doing, already. For example, when was the last time you walked into your house, smiled, went to your bedroom, shut the door, walked over to your bed, dropped to your knees, and said, "Lord, I am here to worship and love you, and nothing else. I want to bless you, today." 

 

 

   It is not wrong to ask Jesus for things of this earth, by no means is it wrong to do so. He tells us that we have not because we have asked not. So, He does desire that we ask him for the things we, ourselves, desire and need.

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   But more importantly than this, He desires we ask of these earthly things while we are in a healthy relationship with Him. In other words, asking for earthly needs and desires should only be secondary, as this applies to the amount of time we are spending with Jesus. Most of our time should be about adoring Him, and this includes our reasons why we go to church.

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   Generally speaking, if we find ourselves spending more time asking for things of this world than actually wanting to spend time with Jesus, then our heart is full of idolatry. Moreover, Jesus will not approve of our heart in this condition.

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   We adore Him by randomly talking to Him out of nowhere. We adore Him by praising and lifting Him up. We adore Him by reading His Word because we can't wait to hear more about Him. We adore Him by desiring more time with Him than we have hours in a day.

 

 

                                          We adore Him by loving Him.