Spiritual Tethering: Believers’ Heavenly Identity and Mission

Believers are spiritually “tethered into heaven,” a concept that affirms their identity and mission as rooted firmly in the eternal realm. This tethering signifies more than a metaphorical security; it establishes that their true home and identity are in heaven, even as they live on earth. Being anchored in Christ, the cornerstone of the kingdom of God, shapes how believers live and engage with the world, calling them to embody their heavenly identity in daily life ([07:40]).

This heavenly connection forms the foundation for a transformed way of living. Believers, born again to a living hope (1 Peter 1:3), are called to be a sacred people who feast on God’s word, host His presence, and proclaim His excellencies ([12:46]). Their spiritual identity is not merely about personal salvation but about participating in a divine mission that reflects their anchoring in heaven.

The tethered identity empowers believers to respond differently to the temptations and sins prevalent in the world, such as malice, envy, hypocrisy, and slander. Rooted in Christ, who makes them new creations, believers are enabled to resist worldly influences and live holy lives aligned with their divine calling ([10:34]).

Living as those tethered into heaven also entails embracing a sacred purpose: to feast on God’s word, host His Spirit, and proclaim the gospel. This purpose flows from the understanding that believers are connected to the eternal, divine realm, which imparts meaning and direction to their lives. Their spiritual identity forms the basis for their mission to be witnesses of God’s glory, living as His sacred temple and declaring His goodness to the world ([49:04]).

Ultimately, the spiritual tether to heaven grounds believers in an eternal, divine purpose. This connection calls them to live differently, resist worldly temptations, and actively proclaim the gospel, participating fully in God’s sacred plan through their heavenly identity and mission.

This article was written by an AI tool for churches, based on a sermon from Risen Church, one of 60 churches in Boulder, CO