WHY IT MATTERS //

We live in a world that is impacted by the spiritual realm. It’s important to remember that the spiritual realm is very real, and in order to win battles here on earth, such as winning souls for God’s Kingdom, we need to first win them in the spirit realm. Our prayers and the way we intercede are powerful weapons against darkness, and prepares the way so that the veil can be removed enabling people to be open to the truth about Jesus

WHAT IT'S TALKING ABOUT // 

The apostle Paul wrote the second series of letters to the church in Corinth to further instruct them in the faith, calling them to stand firm and be obedient in their walks with Christ. In this particular letter, he offers encouragement to the church, reminding them of an eternal, kingdom perspective that keeps our eyes fixed on Christ instead of our circumstances. 

2 Cor 5:1-10 NIV

1 For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands. 

2 Meanwhile we groan, longing to be clothed instead with our heavenly dwelling, 

3 because when we are clothed, we will not be found naked. 

4 For while we are in this tent, we groan and are burdened, because we do not wish to be unclothed but to be clothed instead with our heavenly dwelling, so that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life. 

5 Now the one who has fashioned us for this very purpose is God, who has given us the Spirit as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.

6 Therefore we are always confident and know that as long as we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord. 

7 For we live by faith, not by sight. 

8 We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord. 

9 So we make it our goal to please him, whether we are at home in the body or away from it. 

10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad.