Heavenly Affections

For all that is in the world, the lust of

the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the

pride of life is not of the Father, but is

of the world, I hear people say, ‘Yes,

pastor, I believe heaven is my home’

but live like the devil. That person will

never enjoy heaven if heavenly

pleasures and pursuits are unattractive.

If your heart cannot stand the higher

altitude of heaven now, how shall you

later? Lay up your treasures in heavenly

places, where moths and rust do not

corrode and where thieves cannot

breakthrough and steal. For they are

guarded forever by the angels, and

Christ himself has the keys. Those

who are citizens of that heavenly

country and who already have their

passport signed with Christ’s own

signature will one day inherit it all.

But what shall a man gain if he owns

the entire world and loses his own soul?

Father, renew our affections for

heavenly places that our fellowship

with you may be forever.

Amen.