Set your mind on things above ... not on earthly concerns!
- Jerry Read Smith
- Mar 25, 2020
- 1 min read
"If you have died with Christ to the elementary principles of the world, why, as if you were living in the world, do you submit yourselves to decrees, such as, 'Do not handle, do not taste, do not touch!' (which all refer to things destined to perish with the using) - in accordance with the commandments and teachings of men? These are matters which have, to be sure, the appearance of wisdom, in self-made religion and self-abasement and severe treatment of the body, but are of no value against fleshly indulgence. If then you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on the things that are on earth. For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ , who is our life, is revealed, then you also will be revealed with Him in glory." (NAS, Colossians 2:20 - 3:4)
I find that my daily reading & studying the Scriptures help me to focus on the things above! I am thankful to have ample time to devote to that! "For the Word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart." (Hebrews 4:12 ESV) Living in His Word gives me a strong sense of Heaven!