Heaven on Earth - Part 2: A Heaven-On-Earth Family (Cont.)
- World Transformation Church
- Jan 13
- 2 min read
God’s desire is not merely to bless individuals, but to establish families that reflect heaven on earth. One of the strongest foundations of a heavenly family is a marriage that is built according to God’s original design.
When marriage aligns with God’s purpose, the home becomes a place of peace, strength, and divine presence. When it does not, even the most beautiful home can slowly lose its sense of heaven.
How to Experience Heaven in the Family
Establish God as the Lord of the Household
“As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord” (Joshua 24:15b). A heavenly family begins with a clear spiritual order. God must not be an addition to family life, He must be the foundation. When God is enthroned as Lord, every decision, value, and direction flows from Him.
Understanding God’s Design for Marriage
Marriage was not created by culture or tradition—it was designed by God Himself. “That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh” (Genesis 2:24). God created woman from the rib of man—not from the head nor the feet—symbolizing that husband and wife are equal partners, standing side by side, not above or below one another (Genesis 2:22).
Biblical Principle of “Leave”
To “leave” does not mean abandoning parents, but establishing proper priorities.
Husband and wife are not meant to compete, but to complete one another.
A spouse must never be placed below parents, children, career, ministry, or friendships.
At the same time, honoring and caring for parents remains a biblical responsibility.
A healthy marriage requires emotional independence and spiritual maturity.
Biblical Principle of “Cleave”
To “cleave” means to hold firmly, with full commitment, to the covenant of marriage.
Unity demands a wholehearted commitment to honor the marriage covenant.
When questioned about divorce, Jesus reaffirmed God’s original design (Mark 10:2).
“What God has joined together, let no one separate” (Mark 10:9).
Marriage is not merely a contract—it is a holy covenant before God.
Viruses in Marriage
One of the most dangerous misconceptions in marriage is the belief that our spouse exists to make us happy. Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman (John 4:1–16) reveals a deep truth: human relationships can never replace God as the source of fulfillment.
“They have forsaken Me, the spring of living water, and have dug their own cisterns, broken cisterns that cannot hold water” (Jeremiah 2:13). When we expect our spouse to become our source, marriage becomes vulnerable to disappointment, pressure, and emotional exhaustion.
Closing Reflection & Call to Action
A marriage aligned with God’s design is one of the greatest gateways for heaven to manifest in a family. When God becomes the source and not merely a supporter, our homes are transformed.
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