"So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things above where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things."
Colossians 3:1-2 CSB
Consider every aspect of your life and assess whether your view on life is from Heaven's perspective or from your own, which is of the earth. This way you will be able to measure your ability regarding how you handle things that come your way. When you come up against a problem, ask yourself, 'What would Jesus do here, what would He think about it all?
When I worked in a hospice, occasionally a patient close to death, would say to me, 'I wish I would have done this', or 'I wouldn't have done that - '. They had regret and guilt and it was too late to change things. Let me say, make the most of every opportunity you have. Don't waste what is given to you by God; and don't be that person close to death who says, 'I wish - '. Ephesians 5:16 tells us, 'making the most of the time because the days are evil.' Think - what opportunity is God giving you today? Do you trust Him? If you do, then take hold of it with both hands.
As we see from our text today, we have been raised with Christ. If you have been through the waters of baptism, then symbolically you have been raised with Him. Therefore, look up, you are a Kingdom person and Kingdom people have Kingdom values, not values of the earth. You have Jesus in your heart, so allow the Spirit of God to work through you so that others can see and may have the opportunity to receive Jesus too.
V2 says, 'Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.’ The mind can produce total torment if it is allowed to take root. Don't allow earthly things to take up residence in your life. Bad thoughts and suspicions can take over your mind and every thought that is produced and, they have the power to control every situation. Why is this? Because you have set your mind on earthly things. If you have bad habits that you can't control, you have a mind problem and you need to have a conversation with Jesus, who will set you free John 8:36.
Just ensure that you make the most of every good thing that comes your way.
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