The Bible records that God allowed you to
die in Christ so you could start all over as a new person, a holy one. And
because He ascended, you, too, are now in the heavenly places in Christ: “Even
when we were dead in our transgressions, [God] made us alive together with
Christ ... and raised us up with Him, and seated us with Him in the heavenly
places, in Christ Jesus” (Ephesians 2:5-6).
Isn’t that awesome? You are now not only
permitted into heaven, you’re already at home in heaven. Look at those verb tenses.
You have found your place in life! You fit in. You don’t have to strive for
acceptance from others or earn it from yourself anymore! As a saint, a
son/daughter of God, you are as accepted as elder Brother Jesus is. You are
accepted by the One who counts the most! So stop expending so much energy
seeking acceptance from people and self. You’ve got it. Go ahead and shout
(unless you’re on a plane)!
- Bill Gillham
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