Through Christ

 November 30  –  Through Christ - Col 3:1-4

 

     We have been raised from death unto life through Christ.  Paul gives an encouragement this morning that we set our hearts that are on the things above.  In this life it is so easy to lose our perspective.  You can be easily distracted with the cares and woes of life.  It is very easy to become so busy that we forget about God.  Paul says to set your eyes on the things above where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.

     We are to set our minds on the things above and not on the thing on the earth.  This is not an easy thing to do.  Heavenly things cannot be seen with the eye.  Yet you can see them in your mind and heart.  In your heart and mind heavenly things are real.  Earthly things are things that you can see, taste, touch, feel and experience.  Most people are operating on this level.  I have been told many times by people, that if they can’t see it, they won’t believe it.

     Paul reminds us that our lives are hidden in Christ.  What Paul is saying is that we are not our own we have been bought with a price.  It is important that we look to Jesus and set our hearts on the things that are above.  These are things that we need to realize. So today, make a concentrated effort to set your eyes, mind and whole being on Christ.  You have so much to look forward too.