DAD'S RAMBLINGS -- HEAVENLY MINDED

DAD'S RAMBLINGS – HEAVENLY MINDED

"If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on thing on the earth. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God .... And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him." (Colossians 2:1-3, 17)

Have you ever heard the saying, "He is so heavenly minded that he is of no earthly good"? I do not think it is possible, because the more we are attuned to heavenly things, the more we will impact this world with godliness.

Seeking heavenly things is a conscious, intentional act of desiring and reaching for those things which are above. They are far above the things of this world. They are eternal.

We get so absorbed in the things of this world – just living life with all of its challenges, with its joys and its sorrows – that that becomes our focus, rather than heaven. Keeping our eyes on Jesus and heavenly things will make a difference in the way that we approach this life.

In this chapter, the Apostle Paul gives some practical instruction on how to keep our minds on heavenly things. Keeping a clear view of heavenly things will help us keep a clear view of earthly things.

Here is the conclusion of the matter – "Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him." Living for Jesus will help us keep us focused on what is really important. " Turn your eyes upon Jesus.....and the things of this world will grow strangely dim in the light of His glory and grace."

Love, Dad