That whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have eternal life (John 3:15).
People often hold strange, non-Biblical beliefs about eternal life, viewing it merely as life after death. However, this perspective is not entirely accurate. In essence, eternal life is God’s life through His Spirit. Consequently, anyone who receives the Spirit of God gains access to eternal life. This divine life equips us to fulfill the purposes for which Christ came. Jesus embodied eternal life on Earth, which enabled Him to perform extraordinary acts, as evidenced in Acts 10:38. Therefore, eternal life represents the everyday existence of people who reflect the nature of God. It is the glorious life of God that empowers individuals to create, heal, dominate, and operate with wisdom.
Those filled with this divine life develop a deep compassion for lost souls, the sick, and those tormented by evil. This compassion reveals their loving nature, allowing them to enact God’s greater works to heal and liberate others. In contrast, those without the Spirit of God are often consumed by fleshly desires, while those with His Spirit are driven by spiritual aspirations, particularly the mission to rescue those who are perishing. This distinction aligns with what Paul described in Galatians 5:19–25, where he outlines the outcomes of living life with or without the Holy Spirit.
In Matthew 16:19, Jesus stated, “And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” The key Jesus referred to is the Holy Spirit. Once you receive Him, you become part of the kingdom of heaven and are empowered to achieve the extraordinary.
Prayer/Confession
Thank you, heavenly Father, for the gift of life. I embrace your purpose, and from this day forward, I will live to heal the nations.
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20 February, 2025
Embracing the experience of eternal life right here on Earth.
That whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have eternal life (John 3:15).
People often hold strange, non-Biblical beliefs about eternal life, viewing it merely as life after death. However, this perspective is not entirely accurate. In essence, eternal life is God’s life through His Spirit. Consequently, anyone who receives the Spirit of God gains access to eternal life. This divine life equips us to fulfill the purposes for which Christ came. Jesus embodied eternal life on Earth, which enabled Him to perform extraordinary acts, as evidenced in Acts 10:38. Therefore, eternal life represents the everyday existence of people who reflect the nature of God. It is the glorious life of God that empowers individuals to create, heal, dominate, and operate with wisdom.
Those filled with this divine life develop a deep compassion for lost souls, the sick, and those tormented by evil. This compassion reveals their loving nature, allowing them to enact God’s greater works to heal and liberate others. In contrast, those without the Spirit of God are often consumed by fleshly desires, while those with His Spirit are driven by spiritual aspirations, particularly the mission to rescue those who are perishing. This distinction aligns with what Paul described in Galatians 5:19–25, where he outlines the outcomes of living life with or without the Holy Spirit.
In Matthew 16:19, Jesus stated, “And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” The key Jesus referred to is the Holy Spirit. Once you receive Him, you become part of the kingdom of heaven and are empowered to achieve the extraordinary.
Prayer/Confession
Thank you, heavenly Father, for the gift of life. I embrace your purpose, and from this day forward, I will live to heal the nations.
