Elysia Principle #5: The Culture Of Heaven
When We See Him We Shall Know Him For We Shall Be Like Him
Some days, things seem clearer than others and we see further than we ever thought possible. Today, I wish to share with you the good things I see.
We are on the cusp of momentous events, which have been foretold for generations. Soon, we will see the manifestation of the sons of God and the defeat of Satan for 1000 years. During that 1000 years, God redeems Israel in preparation to receive Jesus Christ as their Messiah. However, before all this, God brings forth His Holy, Spotless Bride. Those who read this have an opportunity to be part of that loving company.
Elysia seeks to be part of the culture of heaven
The spiritual fulfillment of the Feast of Tabernacles is essentially the establishment of the culture of Heaven here on earth. It is the fulfillment, in part, of Christ’s prayer that his Father’s will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
In Elysia, as we yield to the Holy Spirit, it is a foretaste of the world to come. Jesus demonstrated the attributes of a New Heavens and New Earth culture that we try to emulate in the Elysia Project.
We seek to return good for evil and bless those who spitefully use us. If someone strikes us on one cheek, we turn the other cheek towards them in love, making ourselves vulnerable again. We believe all things, hope all things, bear all things. Our love never fails, because it is the love of God from above that flows through us. We are peacemakers, willing that none should perish, but all should have eternal life. In short, we desire to reveal the culture of heaven to the people of earth.
When we meet Him we shall be like Him
Moreover, when we see Him, (Jesus Christ) we shall be like Him. In that day, when we meet Him in the air, He is not a surprise, but a kindred spirit. This is because that same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead dwells in us. Heaven is not so much a surprise, but a homecoming to a place we know intimately. The rapture doesn’t cleanse us, we are already without spot or wrinkle, a fully formed Bride of Christ. Prior to the rapture, we walk as Jesus walked and talk as Jesus talked being the Body of Christ.
Many occupy the byways of this world having no idea they are invited to the marriage of the Lamb. Moreover, it is incumbent upon us to go out and compel them to come in. We must go and they must come for His joy to be complete.
God’s star still leads wise men to Christ
In conclusion, if you are different, if you are outside the norm of Christianity, do not feel bad. The way of the wilderness does, eventually, lead to the promised land. Perhaps your journey to the promised land will begin in Elysia. The star that the wise men followed, created by the Holy Spirit, still leads us to Christ. If you desire to follow it as we do, we will be happy to make the journey together.
Love this!
I love the idea that by the giving of His Spirit, the promise and intention of God was that we start to manifest the truths and glories of the New Heaven and New Earth to THIS earth – now. God’s heart is to return this creation to the way it began, and the preliminary way He is doing this is by pulling down heaven to earth through His Bride as she follows His Spirit. Jesus was the firstfruits of this, and we are called to follow in His footsteps and make the strange and beautiful things of the Kingdom of God manifest here to this dying world.
Beautifully written – thanks for sharing!
Dear Christi,
I really love God’s revelation. I remember a time, while in Bible College, that I just could not feel God even though I would pray for hours in the back room of the sanctuary. The harder I studied, the less I felt His presence. I am so thankful that Jesus rescued me from my reliance on my natural mind and gave me the gift of His Holy Spirit. Now days, I can relax in His presence and receive of His Spirit. I don’t have to study, Jesus simply shares with me what I need to know. Thank Jesus forever and ever! Amen!
Hugs and lots of love,
Michael