TLDR;
In this video, Rick Joyner discusses the concept of making Heaven our home and being more at home in the spiritual realm than in the natural realm. He emphasizes that this is a normal part of Christianity and is available to every believer. He also touches on the importance of seeing angels, the role of prayer, and the benefits of living with open access to Heaven. Additionally, he stresses the significance of tithing and stewardship in preparing us to walk in the Heavenly realm.
- Being at home in the spiritual realm is a normal part of Christianity.
- Every believer can experience Heaven every day.
- Prayer and tithing are essential for accessing Heaven's blessings.
- Stewardship prepares us to walk in the Heavenly realm.
- Seeking God and His gifts is crucial for spiritual growth.
Introduction: Making Heaven Our Home [0:06]
Rick Joyner introduces the topic of making Heaven our home and feeling more comfortable in the spiritual realm than in the natural one. He asserts that this is a normal aspect of Christianity, as believers are called to be new creations. Joyner believes that experiencing the Heavenly realm is attainable for every believer and encourages viewers to grow into this understanding. He suggests that seeing angels is not about them entering our realm, but about us perceiving theirs.
Angels and Maturity in the Heavenly Realm [1:28]
Joyner emphasizes the need to become more familiar with angels in a proper way, clarifying that they are not the stereotypical images often portrayed. He notes that humans have been made lower than angels and that even Jesus did not command them. Joyner believes that as believers mature and complete their earthly journey, they will be resurrected and attain a better resurrection. He cautions that those who do not pursue the High Calling of God in Christ Jesus may experience mourning and regret in the afterlife.
Becoming Disciples and Experiencing Heaven Daily [3:36]
Joyner highlights that everyone is given the power to become sons of God, as stated in John chapter 3. He distinguishes between converts and disciples, emphasizing the importance of making disciples as part of the Great Commission. Joyner believes that his audience is already devoted and seeking to grow spiritually. He encourages pursuing the new creation we were fundamentally made to be at birth. He stresses that every individual can experience Heaven daily and should strive to do so.
Accessing Heaven: Doors and Windows [6:01]
Joyner discusses how to enter the Heavenly realm, explaining that Heaven has both windows and doors. He interprets windows as being for vision and doors as being for entry. He references Jacob's dream in Genesis 28, where Jacob saw a ladder reaching into Heaven with angels ascending and descending. Joyner connects this to the idea that God's house is a place of access to Heaven. He believes that believers should have continual access to Heaven and that this can radically change their lives.
Prayer as a Gateway to Heaven [10:37]
Joyner identifies prayer as a key way to access Heaven, noting that it is one of the gates or doors. He shares personal experiences of praying continually, even during his time as a pilot. He describes how he would pray in the spirit for the cities he flew over and receive interpretations revealing insights about those cities. Joyner recounts an experience of encountering irrational fear while flying over Jacksonville, Florida, which was later identified as a principality operating over the area.
Living with Open Access to Heaven [16:39]
Joyner states that many of the greatest blessings and benefits from God come from Open Heavens, accessed through doors and windows. He emphasizes that all Christians are called to live with open access to Heaven, which is more than just a doctrine or theology. He encourages believers to pray for and seek the scriptures that resonate with them. Joyner shares his personal experience of praying for 25 years to be caught up into the third heaven like Paul, and how that experience eventually became a regular occurrence.
Experiencing the Spiritual Realm [19:53]
Joyner shares that when entering the spiritual realm, people and things in the natural realm may start to appear unreal or thin, while angels and things in the spiritual realm appear more real. He expresses his desire to become more comfortable and familiar with angels, even though they still sometimes startle him. Joyner recounts his experiences of seeing angels more frequently since moving back to Rian Falls and his longing to have conversations with them.
Scriptural Blessings in Heavenly Places [23:24]
Joyner references Ephesians 1:3, which states that God has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the Heavenly places in Christ. He emphasizes that this is not just about having blessings in Heaven, but about experiencing them here on Earth. He also cites Ephesians 2:4-6, which speaks of God raising us up with Christ and seating us with Him in the Heavenly places. Joyner stresses that these scriptures are not just theory, but are meant to be experienced in our lives.
Tithing and Open Windows of Heaven [25:12]
Joyner references Malachi 3:10, where God invites us to test Him by bringing the whole tithe into the storehouse. He states that this is the only place in scripture where God tells us to test Him. Joyner explains that if we are obedient in tithing, God promises to open the windows of heaven and pour out a blessing until it overflows. He also promises to rebuke the devourer and ensure that the fruits of the ground are not destroyed.
Tithing as a New Covenant Principle [30:48]
Joyner addresses the belief that tithing is an Old Testament practice that is no longer necessary. He argues that tithing is also a New Covenant principle, as believers are called to be part of the Melchizedek priesthood, which received tithes. He explains that tithing is a fundamental spiritual principle that helps us put our trust in God rather than money. Joyner asserts that faithfulness in tithing is essential for God to trust us with the true riches of the Kingdom.
The Open Door in Heaven [39:00]
Joyner references Revelation 4:1, where John sees a door standing open in Heaven and hears a voice inviting him to come up and see what must take place after these things. He believes that this invitation is open to anyone who desires it, seeks it, and asks for it. Joyner challenges the idea that we should not seek the gifts of the Spirit or experiences, arguing that the Bible encourages us to seek them. He asserts that those who are open to the Lord using them in any way will not be used in an exceptional way unless they earnestly seek and desire these things.
Prophetic Vision and True Faith [43:07]
Joyner explains that when we enter the door of Heaven, we immediately gain prophetic vision to see the future. He emphasizes that true faith is not just an emotion or a belief in our minds, but it is seeing the Lord, where He sits, and who He is. Joyner asserts that true faith is in the Lord, not in our own faith. He also references Revelation 19:11-12, where John sees the heavens opened and a white horse with a rider called Faithful and True.
Open Heavens and Divine Direction [47:09]
Joyner explains that Open Heavens can also lead to receiving direction and major purposes from the Lord. He references Acts 10, where Peter falls into a trance and sees a vision of a sheet coming down from Heaven, which ultimately leads to the revelation of the gospel going to the Gentiles. Joyner emphasizes that prophecy is not given for doctrine or teaching, but to illuminate the teachings of scripture. He also quotes Joel, stating that in the last days, there will be dreams, visions, and prophecy.
The New Creation and Freedom in Christ [52:33]
Joyner quotes 2 Corinthians 5:17, stating that if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. He believes that this new creation is something that has been reserved for the end of this age. Joyner explains that we are called to be a new creation, where people see us as peculiar and different. He shares the story of the Moravians on a ship with John Wesley, who were unafraid of death because they were dead to the world. Joyner asserts that New Creation people are free and that the New Covenant was meant to set us free, not restrict us.
Living More at Home in Heaven [59:57]
Joyner concludes by stating that if we become the new creation, we will be living more in Heaven and be more at home there than in this world. He expresses his desire to see people walking in supernatural ways and believes that great things are coming that will become common. Joyner emphasizes that at the end of the sixth prophetic day, God will again make Man In His Image, referring to the spiritual. He encourages listeners to go for it and live and be at home in the Heavenly realm.
