And I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven. Whatever you forbid on earth will be forbidden in heaven, and whatever you permit on earth will be permitted in heaven
[Matthew 16:19, NLT]
[Matthew 16:19, NLT]
Peter demonstrated a personal knowledge of Jesus Christ when he answered the question posed to the disciples. His knowledge of who Jesus is came from God’s own revelation, which commanded a declaration of blessings upon the Church and upon the disciples. And Jesus said, ‘I will give you the keys of the kingdom of Heaven. Whatever you forbid on earth will be forbidden in heaven, and whatever you permit on earth will be permitted in heaven’. This was repeated to the rest of the disciples in Matt 18:18.
As Children of God, the blessings of our Father extend to us when we walk with God in faith (the faith that brings about our salvation and makes us his disciples). The Holy Spirit comes into our lives and gives us personal revelations of who God truly is. With the revelation of God in our hearts, we are given the keys of the kingdom of heaven. This represents secrets that unlock the favor and support of God himself. It causes the heavens to open up over our lives with no holds barred. So much so that whatever we forbid on earth is forbidden in heaven and whatever we permit on earth is permitted in heaven.
As disciples of an all-mighty God we are given special privileges to operate in ease because Heaven gives us full support and backing. Whatever we ask according to His will, we will receive by the promise of His word. Let’s embrace the opportunity given us and refuse to live in lack or oppression as we exercise the full support of heaven to glorify God here on earth.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank you for revealing your truth to me. Thank you for empowering me to live a life of ease and plenty, thank you for making me victorious in everything. Lord Jesus I ask for the revelation of your kingdom that will enable me to access open heavens in my life. With your backing, let me influence other lives and speak peace to their conditions, let your glory reign in Jesus name.
One-Year Daily Bible Reading Plan - June 25 2010 - Psalm 1-5 (OT), Galatians 1 (NT)
Pray for someone today - Let’s pray for God’s children who are not exercising their God-given authority to rule here on earth. Son’s and daughter’s of God set apart for exploits but operating otherwise, that they will rise and take their place in the working of the kingdom.
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