Digging in a little deeper.
Colossians 3:1-2 (NIV) - "1Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. 2Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things."
Let's break it down:
"1Since, then," - Paul is referring to his previous Chapter Two of his letter to the Colossians in which he identifies humanity with Jesus Christ and exposes false teaching of Scripture. In essence, there is a change that occurs within each and every one of us - all because of the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. He also highlights that we should daily be in the Word, so that we can examine what is true and what is false.
You have to be able to deny your desires and wants and pursue Jesus and nothing else.
"you have been raised with Christ," - Paul speaks here of resurrection and new life. Romans 6:6-11 beautifully illustrates what Paul is talking about.
"set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God." - When you set your heart on something, you desire that one thing and nothing else. Paul instructs believers to set their hearts on what God desires most, namely, Loving Him and Loving Others. Desire to love him with all of your heart, soul, mind, and strength, and desire to love others as yourself. Put the priorities of God into daily practice.
2Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things." - The difference between setting your mind and you heart on something is a constant state of focused thought. Paul wants us to walk with Jesus while focusing on the eternal, not the temporary. If we are always focused on the here and now, we will lose sight of the greater picture, which is winning the lost to Christ.
Monday, March 16, 2009
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3 comments:
Brian I love this new blog. Thank you so much. I never stop learning and you and Mike are both very awesome at what you do. Your passion and love for GOD shows always.
Thanks Carol, All praise goes vertical, because I follow where God leads. If he's asking me to do something, I just do it.
I am so happy to read your blog Brian. I have learned a lot about Mike by reading his and am sure the same will happen by reading yours. Looking forward to reading tomorrow!!!
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