Today, many people are experiencing hell on earth because that’s all they know and they are even paying for it. They are choosing to follow a kingdom that is wasting away. The world is broken and it’s up to us to shine a light for Jesus in order to show there is a better way.
The kingdom of God is neither solely up in heaven nor limited to human hearts but is something we strive to experience in all aspects of our earthly life. For those who have experienced the kingdom of God now, our calling is to bring heaven on earth for as many people as we can. I think that’s what Jesus wants us to do. In fact, I think that’s what he did.
Have you ever thought about why Jesus did miracles? It wasn’t to prove that he was God. In fact, he got upset at people when they wanted him to do miracles to prove that he was God.
Jesus did miracles because people were experiencing hell. Jesus was bringing the kingdom of God to the people. He was allowing people to experience just a taste of heaven. As a Christian you are called to do what Jesus did. You are called to bring miracles to the sick, life to the dead, blessings to the poor, and comfort for the needy. You are called to bring heaven on earth today.
This article is excerpted from Rob Shepherd’s book, You Misspelled Christian: How To Bring Heaven To Your Current Circumstances.
BIO Rob Shepherd is the lead pastor of Next Level Church in Yorktown, VA.
