As it is in Heaven
- Feb 16
- 3 min read
This past Sunday, we experienced a powerful shift in our "Me & My House" series. While we gathered for worship and a foundational talk on the "Blessed Life" of stewardship, Executive Pastor Nate Cress delivered a challenging message titled "As It Is In Heaven."
The Egyptian Heart
The sermon centered on Numbers 11, where the Israelites, despite being free, began to crave the "meat of Egypt." Pastor Nate warned that we often allow a "spirit of discontent" to enter our houses when we focus on what we lack rather than God’s presence. He reminded us that "power without holiness is a plague, not a blessing." To have Heaven on earth, we must first remove the "Egypt" from our hearts.
Breaking the Boundaries: The Spirit for All
The highlight of the message was the "Eldad and Medad" factor. When Moses was overwhelmed by the burden of leadership, God didn't just give him more resources; He distributed the Spirit that was on Moses onto seventy elders.
A pivotal moment occurred when the Spirit fell on two men (Eldad and Medad) who weren't even at the official meeting at the Tent. This led to a profound discussion on our Pentecostal heritage and the inclusive nature of God's calling:
Sons and Daughters: Pastor Nate addressed the "sons and daughters" promise found in Joel 2 and Acts 2. He emphasized that when the Spirit is poured out, it is not restricted by gender, social status, or official titles.
The Cry of Moses: We looked at Moses’ heart when he cried out, "I wish that all the Lord’s people were prophets!" (Numbers 11:29).
Release vs. Control: The church was challenged to be like Moses—seeking to release the Spirit to everyone—rather than being like a young Joshua, who initially tried to control or limit who could minister in God's name.
A Heritage of Empowerment
Pastor Nate highlighted that the very existence of our church in Royse City, TX is a testament to the Spirit's boundary-breaking nature. He reminded the congregation that Highpoint was originally planted in 1943 by a woman pastor, Verena Mae Holcomb. This historical fact served as a local example of the "sons and daughters" promise found in Joel 2 and Acts 2, which affirms that God pours out His Spirit on all people for His work. Our Pentecostal heritage includes called men and women full of the Holy Spirit preaching the gospel with boldness, establishing full gospel churches, and advancing the Kingdom of God on the mission field.
Seeking His Will
The takeaway for every individual and family was clear: Before we ask for God's power, we must submit to His will. When we align our "house" with the will of Heaven, we move from a concentrated burden on a few to a distributed movement where every son and daughter can play a part.
We are proud of our history in Royse City, Texas, and excited about the future as we continue to pray for "Heaven on Earth" in our individual, family, and church houses.
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“I will take some of the Spirit that is on you and put it on them...” — Numbers 11:17