TAKE FLIGHT
- JulieAnn Griffin
- May 12
- 3 min read
Updated: 7 days ago
How do we prepare for Heaven when most of the runway is behind us? That final boarding call to take flight may be closer than we know.
Some of us get to know ahead when we are closer to that final destination, and many of us have no clue that the runway has almost run out and it’s nearing ascension.
So, what practical steps can we take to prepare for that extraordinary journey?
Colossians 3 tells us we can “Set our minds on things above, not on Earthly things.” Also, we are to put to death whatever belongs to our earthly nature.
Matthew 6 tells us to “store up for ourselves treasures in Heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy.”
1 Timothy 6 also tells us that we are to store up treasures for ourselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, to do good, be rich in good deeds, and be generous and willing to share.
Some applications of these verses may look like:
Intentionally being mindful that God is always watching and listening, and considering the daily choices that we make & do better with those choices.
for whenever our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and he knows everything.
For nothing is hidden except to be made manifest; nor is anything secret except to come to light.
Being in a constant state of prayer about everything
Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints
Examine oneself and make adjustments with repentance and a turning away from any willful or unrecognized sin
but test everything; hold fast what is good.
Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Or do you not realize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you fail to meet the test!
Giving and serving those in need…especially within the household of faith.
You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.
So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.
Daily Bible study and the hiding of God’s Word in the heart
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.
But Jesus answered them, “You are wrong because you know neither the Scriptures nor the power of God.
I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.
Extend and receive forgiveness
For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
And if he sins against you seven times in the day, and turns to you seven times, saying, ‘I repent,’ you must forgive him.”
And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.”
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Exercise your faith
What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him?
You see that faith was active along with his works, and his works completed faith;
who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.
Many of these applications are ways to prepare for our eternal journey. Do any of these speak to your spirit? How can you take action today and in the days ahead to better prepare to take flight?
Let’s get ready! Today, put your oxygen mask on FIRST so that you may be able to assist others in getting ready for their journey as you better prepare yourself for yours!
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