Heaven is NOW

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Rick Mortimer

Today as I was reading an article by OS Hillman, I was struck with the truth that all of God’s Word is passed on through the centuries to me so that I may live well in the time I am here on this earth.

 God framed the world by his Word and created certain principles for it to operate by. The law of Gravity for one; Aerodynamics, Electricity, Sewing and Reaping, and many others.  These laws are unchanging and when we follow them, we will be safe and able to function in this world.

   Does it not reason then, that God’s Word – as given to us in the Bible- is but further instruction on how to live well on this earth?  God loves us and wants to prosper us and see us in good health and forgive our trespasses and to enable us to walk with authority on this earth (the atonement of Christ).  He said to follow His Word and so choose Life!  (Deut 4:1, 30:19)  

  Inside of His instruction book (the Bible) we find other major principles for man to function by also;  The Law of Love; The law of Faith; The Laws of Compensation (“Give and it shall be given unto thee.’);  The Tithe.  And many many others.

  If one truly believes in God and also that this is a spiritual world in which we live, then one must come to the conclusion that our loving Father has also provided us with instructions on how to live well, and with all the blesssings He created for us to have.  Sound health, joy, peace of mind, prosperity, etc..  

 I believe.  Therefore, to me the Bible is a Living Document from God’s own lips that He has breathed life into – preserved down through the ages to be given to me, so that I may enjoy all that He has already given to me.   By following his Word, and being a doer of them - I will be able to receive it.

    Proverbs 1:7 7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

    Hosea 4:6 6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children.

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