Abundant Life: Ascension

Part 9 of 10: Where are you seated?

As Sarah sat down to journal her thoughts after the charismatic meeting, she couldn't help but ponder the speaker's words about the possibility of ascending to heaven to engage with God. The concept was both mind-boggling and intriguing, opening up a realm of spiritual exploration she had never considered before.

Driven by her inquisitive nature, Sarah delved into the scriptures that were referenced during the talk. These verses resonated with her and seemed to support the idea that such a connection with the divine was attainable:

- Psalms 100:4 (NIV) reminded her that she could enter God's gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise, fostering a sense of joyful expectation.

- Jeremiah 31:6 (NIV) spoke of a day when people would cry out to go up to Zion, to the Lord their God, hinting at a spiritual journey of ascending to heavenly realms.

- Revelation 3:20 (NIV) presented a vivid image of Jesus standing at the door, knocking. If anyone heard His voice and opened the door, He promised to enter and commune, sparking the possibility of intimate encounters with the Lord.

- Ephesians 3:12 (NIV) spoke of approaching God with freedom and confidence through faith, offering the hope of an unhindered connection with the divine.

- Hebrews 4:16 (NIV) reinforced the idea of approaching God's throne of grace with confidence, finding mercy, and receiving grace, especially in times of need.

The more Sarah meditated on these scriptures, the more her faith was ignited, and her heart swelled with anticipation. She began to pray fervently, seeking a deeper connection with the heavenly realms and a closer walk with the Lord. She longed to experience the fullness of God and be a vessel through which His power could flow into the world.

Sarah followed the speaker's guidance for an ascension prayer, embracing the process with an open heart and mind. As she prayed, her spirit soared, and she felt herself transcending the boundaries of earthly limitations. It was as though a veil was lifting, and she could glimpse the splendor of the heavenly realms.

In that moment of divine revelation, Sarah's spiritual eyes were opened. She saw a vision of Jesus standing in a place of radiant glory. His presence was tangible, and His love enveloped her with an indescribable warmth. The encounter was a breathtaking revelation of the fullness of God's love and the boundless possibilities of a deeper relationship with the divine.

As she chronicled this powerful experience in her journal, Sarah knew that her journey had only just begun. The veil between heaven and earth was indeed thinning, and for those with eyes to see and ears to hear, the promise of deeper spiritual communion was real. Sarah's heart was ablaze with the desire to share this profound truth with her community, eager to lead them on a journey of ascending to engage with God, just as she had done.