Citizens of the Jerusalem Above!

Passage of the Day:
“His foundation is in the holy mountains. Yahweh loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. Glorious things are spoken about you, city of God. Selah. I will record Rahab and Babylon among those who acknowledge me. Behold, Philistia, Tyre, and also Ethiopia: “This one was born there.” Yes, of Zion it will be said, “This one and that one was born in her”; the Most High himself will establish her. Yahweh will count, when he writes up the peoples, “This one was born there.” Selah.” (Psalms‬ ‭87:1-6‬ ‭WEB‬‬)

In the psalm above, even the Gentiles (non-Jews) are registered as being born in Jerusalem. It’s talking about the second birth—being born again through the Holy Spirit.

When we were reborn in Him, we became a new creation, registered by God as citizens of the eternal nation of Israel. We were wild olives that God engrafted into the rich olive tree (Romans 11:17).

This is the Israel born of the Spirit and not born of the flesh. God’s holy nation of royal priests which we have become.

What many don’t realize is that the Mount Zion and Jerusalem on earth is patterned after the true Zion and Jerusalem that is in Heaven.

“For this Hagar is Mount Sinai in Arabia, and answers to the Jerusalem that exists now, for she is in bondage with her children. But the Jerusalem that is above is free, which is the mother of us all.” (Galatians‬ ‭4:25-26‬ ‭WEB‬‬)

There is a natural city of Jerusalem here on earth now, and there is an eternal city of Jerusalem in Heaven above. The Jerusalem above is the same one that will descend out of Heaven and land on the new earth in the future.

“I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth have passed away, and the sea is no more. I saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared like a bride adorned for her husband.” (Revelation‬ ‭21:1-2‬ ‭WEB‬‬)

As Jesus said, God’s will is for His Kingdom to come, and for earth to be as it is in Heaven (Matthew 6:10)—a mirror image of perfect peace and glory.

When God chose the site for the first temple to be built, He positioned it to reflect the heavenly reality. It’s a beautiful truth and when you study the Scriptures, you’ll understand that the layout of Heaven is the same as the layout of the Jerusalem on earth.

In my book “A Tour of Heaven and Eternity”, I explain the layout of Heaven and how God has already revealed to us its geographical aspects through His word.

Heaven doesn’t have to remain a mystery to you. Those who take time to read the whole Bible and piece together the layout of Heaven and Jerusalem will understand that the earthly city reflects the heavenly one.

Also, you’ll understand the difference between Paradise, God’s sanctuary on the mountain of God, and the city of New Jerusalem. Check it out: https://www.miltongoh.net/store/p15/a-tour-of-heaven-and-eternity-milton-goh.html

Follow the stories of Abraham and Rahab to discover how you can have a strong foundation of hope for your future even when the world seems bleak.

You’re a Citizen of the Heavenly Jerusalem!

“His foundation is in the holy mountains. Yahweh loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. Glorious things are spoken about you, city of God. Selah. I will record Rahab and Babylon among those who acknowledge me. Behold, Philistia, Tyre, and also Ethiopia: “This one was born there.” Yes, of Zion it will be said, “This one and that one was born in her”; the Most High himself will establish her. Yahweh will count, when he writes up the peoples, “This one was born there.” Selah.” (Psalms‬ ‭87:1-6‬ ‭WEB‬‬)

In the psalm above, even the Gentiles are registered as being born in Jerusalem. It’s talking about the second birth—being born again through the Holy Spirit.

When we were reborn in Him, we became a new creation, registered by God as citizens of the eternal nation of Israel.

This is the Israel born of the Spirit and not born of the flesh. God’s holy nation of royal priests which we have become.

What many don’t realize is that the Mount Zion and Jerusalem on earth is patterned after the true Zion and Jerusalem that is in Heaven.

As Jesus said, it’s God’s will is for it to be on earth as it is in Heaven.

When God chose the site for the temple to be built, He positioned it to reflect the heavenly reality. It’s a beautiful truth and when you study the Scriptures, you’ll understand that the layout of Heaven is the same as the layout of the Jerusalem on earth.

In my book “A Tour of Heaven and Eternity”, I explain the layout of Heaven and how God has already revealed to us its geographical aspects through His word.

Heaven doesn’t have to remain a mystery to you. Those who take time to read the whole Bible and piece together the layout of Heaven and Jerusalem will understand that the earthly city reflects the heavenly one.

Also, you’ll understand the difference between Paradise, God’s sanctuary on the mountain of God, and the city of New Jerusalem. The eBook is worth a read!

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Do you feel overwhelmed by trials and troubles? As you walk through your darkest valley, know that God is your very present help. In this message by Joseph Prince, you’ll see how God is not just with you in your high moments, but He’s also with you in your low moments to bring you hope, strength, and deliverance. Through the stories of Abraham, Rahab, and more, you’ll discover how you can:

• Believe that God is for you, with you, and will give you victory in every season.
• Experience deliverance from fear, mind games, and depression.
• Have a strong foundation of hope for your future even when the world seems bleak.
• Expect to receive a double portion of restoration for every trouble you’re facing.

Beloved, no matter how dark your situation might seem, you can trust in God’s faithful love to see you through.

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Will you lose your salvation if you do not produce good works? In Part 3 of this impactful series, Joseph Prince explains clearly what it means to be justified by works as mentioned in the Book of James. Discover from the stories of Abraham and Rahab, and Cain and Abel, what works God accepts and what He considers evil. See also from Scripture how you, the righteous in Christ, will unconsciously produce good works when you are rooted in grace. Hear this powerful message and live with full assurance that you are justified by faith and have an unshakable salvation in Christ Jesus!

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