2 Chronicles 1:7 – “That night God appeared to Solomon and said to him, “Tell Me what I should give you.”

As I read, prayed, and mused on the Word of God today, my desire to live higher soared within.   Live higher?   I am not talking about having more stuff. I am not talking about having position and recognition.   I am focused on living on a higher plane spiritually, where doubt and fear find no home.

The dream of Solomon in 2 Chronicles 1:7 captivates me. God asked, “What do you want?”    Was that a loaded question?   Absolutely!  It was a test to reveal the heart.   In (v 10), Solomon’s response was a revelation of his true heart- a servant leader! Then, (vv 11-12), we see God’s response.   Exceedingly abundantly beyond what we ask or think.  But the key is the heart.  The heart enables us to live on a higher ledge!   The heart opens the door or closes it!

In 2 Chronicles 7:12-15, we see the heart and nature of God.  God gave Solomon and Israel a foundation for trust.   We quote (v 14) as a stand-alone verse, but its foundation is (v 12).   “I have answered you.”   We pray from that revelation: God Has Answered!   It’s done; the only thing lacking is for us to ask.

Living higher is revealed in Jesus’ life.   Matthew 4:1, the temptation (testing) of Jesus was engineered by the Holy Spirit.  We lament difficulty and scream for deliverance, failing to see the target.   Trials are opportunities for us to see ourselves as we truly are and God as He really is.   Only in rest can we pass the test!

Matthew 5 is powerfully revealing regarding the Higher Life! In (vv 21-26), we realize that anger is murder in seed form. In (vv 28-32), we are shown that God considers the heart more than the act. It is the want to, not just the do.

In Matthew 6:21, we are shown that what holds value holds our hearts.   The question is, what value do we give things?   Do they hold a higher place in our hearts than God?   We immediately say, NO! But actions and focus confirm or deny that declaration.

I want to live Higher!   I want to throw my hook over a higher ledge and climb higher in God.   I want permanent residence in His presence.   That is available IF I give Him ALL.   Give Him All, and you will never fall.

LORD, help us to aspire to live the Higher Life and allow the Holy Spirit to transform us!