Destine to the Throne

Putting things in proper perspective

It is so important that we learn to live in two worlds at the same time. It is said by some that a person can be so heavily minded, that they are no earthly good. But by the same token, one can say that it is equally wrong to be, so earthly minded that you are heaven no good.

I would suppose that I would much rather err in being too heavenly minded, rather than being to earthy minded. Simply because if you are disqualified to live on earth for being too heavenly minded, you’ll spend eternity in heaven, but if you are so earthly minded that you are ignorant of who you are in Christ, you will be subject to the works of the flesh and the lies of the devil and very ineffective for the kingdom of heaven. Yes, we need to put our lives in proper perspective.

We are living in two worlds as Christians at the same time. Both worlds are vitally important to the Christian walk in this life. We must see ourselves as the scriptures say, in heavenly places in Christ Jesus. But yet we have to walk our daily lives here on earth. I believe that first and foremost we have to see ourselves in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus. And we have to see ourselves above everything here on earth, that is things not people. Not to neglect the world that we live, but to put first things first. For at the present time there is a battle here on earth and it is important that we function and make war here on earth.

Yet, we cannot allow as they say, “let the tail wag the dog.” What is meant by that is, don’t let the least import things rule over the most import things; we have to let the heavenly kingdom govern the earthly kingdoms. We cannot allow the earthly, where the devil and his angels are in control; constantly attacking the human mind and flesh, allowing the dictates of the enemy and the flesh to direct, or govern our thought life, and our earthly walk. By the same token, neither do you want people to accuse you of being too heavenly minded because in fact you are if you are neglecting your responsibilities here on earth.

We are talking about living in two worlds at the same time. And that is living not just sitting around at the right hand of the throne of God in Christ Jesus, eating popcorn, worshipping, and talking about the sweet by and by. Living means to function, to operate, to be useful and effective to God and to people here on earth.

How do we function in two worlds at the same time. Jesus told us to pray, “thy Kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” That means, we have to export that which is in heaven onto the earth. What exactly is there in heaven that needs to be exported to the earth. One thing for sure is to see yourself as Christ is here on earth. And what I mean by that is simple, the bible says, “that as he is, so are we here on earth.” We ought to walk like he walked. He was led by the spirit, he did nothing outside of being led by the Spirit, he did only what he heard the Father speak. So, he worked the works of God here on earth by listening to the Spirit. Knowing his identity as the Son of God was first and foremost. He learned that by simply reading the scriptures he could discovering who he was, and his purpose. The Holy Spirit confirmed the word, and the Father confirmed it at his baptism. Not only did he know where he came from and where he was going, but he knew what his work was here on earth as the son of man. He was both the Son of God and the son of man.

I used to say, “I don’t know what anybody else is going through, but this is what I’m going through…” I since begin to realize that we’re all in this together. As Paul said in the letter to the Corinthians.

“There hath no temptation taken you, but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.”

Corinthian 10:13

I believe that what this is saying is that pretty much the same tricks that the enemy plays on you he is playing on me. And everyone else. He wreaks havoc in our lives, or he tries to. So, when I speak of myself, I think I speak generally of most people. I’d like to think that I’m not special, but we know that in this life we are constantly harassed by the lies of the devil. Therefore, we need to realize that these are lies and accusations. Any element of truth to his lies, is not worthy to the be compared to the greater truth, that “there is no condemnation in Christ Jesus” and that we are “seated in heavenly places in Christ Jesus.”

When we see ourselves seated in heavenly places, a place of peace, a place of perfection, and a place of no condemnation, then we can address the issues of this life in the proper perspective. Yes, there are issues that need to be dealt with in this life and they must be addressed from the proper perspective. We do not need to be led by the accusations of the devil and the lies of the devil and allow him to play havoc with our emotions. We are commanded to be led by the spirit and we know that the fruit of the Spirit is love.

I believe that we start our day in prayer. Prayer in the morning is best before we commit our time to anything else. This doesn’t have to be the only time we pray, but I believe that at this time we can set things in order in our lives. I think that it is important at this time to know or remind ourselves “who we are in Christ” and where we are functioning from. In other words, we have to put on the mind of Christ in order to see ourselves as Christ in this world, take our place of authority, dress up in the spirit by putting on the full armor of God and be prepared to face the day. In so doing you are declaring that the Kingdom of heaven is on earth as it is in heaven. For this is who you are in heaven. You are the body of Christ, you are an ambassador of heaven here on earth.

It is not going to be easy at first. You’re going to wake up wondering if you’re even saved at first. Maybe your conduct was not Christ-like the night before and God has to called into the office to encourage you not to be watching those movies right before you go to bed. Although, God isn’t mad, but He needs to remind you that it is not becoming of a child of God that is in track of become a king, to waste his time opening the door to the attacks of the devil. This doesn’t take away from who you are in Christ. He’s just giving you a hug and whispering in your ear, saying I love you even though sometimes you do stupid things.

The truth of this reality might take time to sink in, don’t be discourage, remember it is the goodness of God that leads us to repentance or to turns us around from our ways. Just know that the ball is in your court. His finished the hard work at the cross and put you on the road to success. You can take the scenic route and waste time and years, or you can begin to practice who you really are right-a-way.

Where do we start? As it is written, “don’t put the cart before the horse”, of course! Once again, put first things first. Like a child that is born into a family, it is at home where we first learn the social skills that will help us when we’re not at home. We also have the honor of learning with our family in Christ. The scripture teaches that we start in Jerusalem, (home), Judah, (family of God), and Samaria, (our neighbors), and the uttermost parts of the world (the world at large).

What is the first order of business in the Kingdom of God?

You are right, Love. You might say it’s walking in the Spirit. That also is true. The first fruit of the Spirit is love.

Why love?

Simply stated, it was because of God’s great love that provided such a great salvation and any hope for us in this world and the world to come. His love paid the debt that was owed to Him, by laying down his own life and becoming sin for us, that we might have eternal life.

It is for this reason that we should lay our lives down for Him, as we are call to live a kingdom life of heaven here on earth. He selfishly put his throne in heaven to aside, that he may lay his life down for an enemy.

The scripture says that love covers a multitude of sins. It overlooks the sins of other as though they never occurred. The law of heaven is love. When we operate in love and overlook the trespasses against us, we WIN an in-row into the person’s heart. This is an unshakeable law of heaven. There is no weapon that can hinder love.

As we attempt to see ourselves in the kingdom, and walkout the kingdom of heaven here on earth, we will first have to lay down our selfish-fleshly desires by faith and let the kingdom of heaven touch the heart of those around us. We will give what is our rightful place to another. We will prefer others first, knowing that this is what of Lord showed us to do. Yes, we will lose our rights, our privileges, our rightful place, and we will see others take them from us, but we will see this world won over for the kingdom of God. For if we lose our lives for the kingdom of God, we will gain it unto eternal life.

As noble as this might seem, the kingdoms of this world are not easy to overcome. Flesh dies hard.

1Jn 2:16, 17

16. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.17. And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.

Matt. 13:20-22

20. But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it;21. Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended. 22. He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.23. But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some anhundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.

The road that is laid before us is not an easy road to follow. Not loving the world is not easy. Of necessity we have to use this world’s goods for the kingdom of heaven, without holding onto it too tightly. Though it is of necessity to use this world, but not let it posses us. We must be wise steward of God as we handle this world. We must remember that we in this world, but we are no of this world.

To be entrusted with bringing the kingdom of heaven to earth is an honor offer to all of God’s children. The honor to chose to take the kingdom of God is truly a great one. God has ordained us to be king and priest onto himself, and to reign as kings. Yet, as we discussed earlier, the price is a total surrender of your life for a friend. Like a untrain fighter, the devil will beat you at his game if you fight by his rules.

Roberto Zambrana

The following is from the Devotional book by Frances Roberts “Come Away my Beloved.”

• LEARN to REIGN

HEBREWS 13:15

Let us continually ofter the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name.

Call My people to repentance. Call them to their knees for prayer and fasting, for confession and vigilance—for this is a strategic hour. The enemy is rejoicing already over his anticipated victories. You can disappoint him and thwart his evil designs if you lay hold on the throne of God in steadfast, believing prayer.

Yes, you must do even as the devil has done and anticipate your victories. You can do more than the enemy at this point. You can claim the victories in the Name of Jesus, and all that you claim in that all-powerful Name is sealed in Heaven before it comes to pass on earth. The enemy is defeated, even before the actual battle.

Lay hold of this, My people. This is not only a glorious truth in which to rejoice, but it is absolutely vital to your victory. How do troops go to battle in earthly warfare? Not without preparation, ample ammunition, and intensive training. I do not expect you to meet your adversary unequipped, unarmed, or undisciplined.

Do not count on Me to deliver you by some kind of magic. I give you orders and you must obey; otherwise you will suffer intolerable defeat. You do not face light skirmishes in which you can look for easy victories. I remind you that you are not contending with flesh and blood and matching wits with men; you are being ambushed and facing open attack from the very enemy of your souls, Satan himself.

He is not out to torment. He is out to destroy; not to hurt you, but to crush you. Your strength is no match for him. You must learn how to lay claim to the throne of God. I have met him and won already as I hung on the cross. Now you must find the way of victory yourselves—each one individually— so that My victory already won can become a present victory in operation for you.

Do not cry to Me in the hour of crisis and distress as though I would extend some miracle in answer to prayer. Of course, I do answer prayer, and I can perform miracles and bring deliverance, but if I do this, I have only rescued one of My own out of trouble while you have won no victory at all! I want to teach you how to circumvent the enemy—to drive him out of the arena; how to subdue kingdoms and how to truly reign in the kingdom of heaven. I want you to experience Jerichos, not Ais. You must be overcomers if My work is to be accomplished.

You are not qualified to be used for My purposes as long as you are being harassed by the enemy and I keep needing to rescue you from a constant parade of distressing predicaments. You are more than conquerors, as the apostle Paul said, and it was by My Spirit that Paul was taught this (Romans 8:37).

Rise up, then, and lay claim to the power that is yours, because I am in you, and you are in Me, and as I was in the world, so are you. I was victorious, and you, too, may be victorious. I withstood every encounter with the devil, and you, too, can stand against him. I healed the sick and wrested tortured bodies out of the grip of evil forces, and you, too, can do the same.

Learn to reign, for I have made you to become kings and priests. I have intended that you should come into that place where you share My authority so I will be able to manifest My glory through you. This is My greatest joy— to lift you out of enemy territory and seat you in the heavens with Me. And where am I? At the right hand of the Father who sits upon the throne. He has invested in Me all power in heaven and earth and under the earth; and you are seated with Me, far above all principalities and powers. Through Me you have inherited all (Rom.8:17). And you can lay claim to that inheritance now because I have already died. Because I have already died, you can enter in now. You do not gain an inheritance when you die, but when the testator dies. Take it, My people. It is yours now. It is yours because of Calvary. When you think of Calvary you think of My love; and this indeed is the tie-in between Calvary and this sharing of My throne life. I want you with Me. I want you seated beside Me because I want you near Me. Because I love you.

Where do you expect to see a queen? Beside the king. I have not spoken of you as a queen, but you are My Bride. A queen is subordinate to a king, and he reigns while she merely stands nearby. No, ours is a closer relationship, for I have vested you with authority also. You reign with Me if you recognize your privilege to do so, and if you move out in the power of the Spirit into that realm where I want you to live and move and, yes, to have your very being. For I would have a people who live in Me continually, not moving in and out of this place at will. I would have you live continually in the center of the kingdom of God, just as I have placed the Kingdom within the very center of your being. You bring this kingdom into operation in your own life by an act of faith, yes, by a constant attitude of faith.

In the last days, I will have a people through whom I can manifest My glory. There are works I must yet do through My body, the Church, which I could not possibly have accomplished through My own physical body in My earthly ministry. I am even now bringing this body together, uniting the individual members, breathing My breath into it, empowering it with gifts and ministries in order that through it I may do My work—so that when the time comes for Me to take the Church out of the world, I may be able to say again, “It is finished” (John 19:30).

Know that there are also sufferings yet to be accomplished in the body of the Church that I was not able to suffer on the cross. Did Paul not write that you fill up “what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ” (Colossians 1:24)? Be patient, hold steady through the days that lie ahead, and know that the trials and suffering are working toward a consuming glory.

Praise Me, O My people, praise Me. Praise Me out of a heart full of love. Praise Me for every blessing and every victory. Yes, praise Me when the most difficult thing to do is to praise. This is the victory that overcomes the world, even your faith, and praise is the voice of faith. It is faith rejoicing for victories claimed in advance. The song of praise is made of the very fabric of things hoped for. It becomes evidence of unseen things. It is the raw material in My hands from which I fashion your victories.

Give it to Me. Give Me much. Give to Me often. I dwell in the midst of the praises of My people. I dwell there because I am happiest there. As surely as you make Me happy with your praising, you will make the enemy most unhappy. He has no power whatsoever over a praising Christian. He cannot stand against a praising Church. This is the most powerful weapon you can use against him. So praise is like a two-edged sword: One side brings health to your own spirit while the other side cuts down the enemy.