Heaven's Reality On Earth

This morning as I was sitting down to pray, I was reminded of some lyrics from a newer Christian song by David Crowder.  In the song he sings, "Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can't heal."  I love that reminder that there is a place where God's Kingdom is unsullied by sin, and a perfect representation of His goodness.  In heaven there is no sorrow, no sadness, no disease, no injury, no incompleteness, no loneliness, no emptiness, no hunger, no thirst, no greed, no anger, no bitterness, no mourning, no harsh words, no wounded hearts, no sin, no death.  All is whole and all is perfect.  What an amazing reality that will be!

While that reality awaits us eternally, the Lord is intent on bringing that reality to earth, now in this present day.  Jesus taught His disciples (and us) to pray -  Matt 6:9-10 “This, then, is how you should pray: “ ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven."  In simple words - let earth be like heaven.

This is supposed to be how we pray, and what we proclaim. Jesus told His disciples in Matthew 10:7-8 NIV: "As you go, proclaim this message: 'The kingdom of heaven has come near.' [8] Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give."  We are called  to fulfill this same ministry.

This was the ministry of Jesus, as described in the Gospels, and specifically in Matthew 4:23 NIV: "Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom (of heaven), and healing every disease and sickness among the people." After He was crucified and resurrected He passed this ministry officially into the hands of His followers.  Jesus said in John 20:21NIV:  “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.”

So I am encouraged this morning to pray down and proclaim the reality of heaven, God's perfect will, here on earth, as it exists in Heaven.  I am encouraged that He has demonstrated this reality in the past, and will continue to demonstrate this reality in my life and the lives of those around me.  There is still sin and sickness, evil and death in this world, but He has overcome them all, and will continue to overcome them (John 16:33), for they are all defeated, for He sits on His throne at the right hand of the Father (Heb 12:2).

Amen and Amen!

Here are the Lyrics to David Crowders Song:
"Come As You Are"

Come out of sadness
From wherever you’ve been
Come broken hearted
Let rescue begin
Come find your mercy
Oh sinner come kneel
Earth has no sorrow
That heaven can’t heal
Earth has no sorrow
That heaven can’t heal

So lay down your burdens
Lay down your shame
All who are broken
Lift up your face
Oh wanderer come home
You’re not too far
So lay down your hurt
Lay down your heart
Come as you are

There’s hope for the hopeless
And all those who’ve strayed
Come sit at the table
Come taste the grace
There’s rest for the weary
Rest that endures
Earth has no sorrow
That heaven can’t cure

So lay down your burdens
Lay down your shame
All who are broken
Lift up your face
Oh wanderer come home
You’re not too far
So lay down your hurt
Lay down your heart
Come as you are
Come as you are
Fall in his arms
Come as you are
There’s joy for the morning
Oh sinner be still
Earth has no sorrow
That heaven can’t heal
Earth has no sorrow
That heaven can’t heal

So lay down your burdens
Lay down your shame
All who are broken
Lift up your face
Oh wanderer come home
You’re not too far
So lay down your hurt
Lay down your heart
Come as you are
Come as you are
Come as you are