Things above

Colossians 3:1-4 NASB
1 Therefore if you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. 3 For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ, who is our life, is revealed, then you also will be revealed with Him in glory.

We had our young couples Bible study last night on Colossians 3. I was drawn to the commands in verses 1 and 2. Keep seeking the things above...Set your mind on things above, not on the things that are on earth.

Our thought processes drive our motives, and our motives drive our actions. How often do we get caught up in horizontal earthly thoughts and end up making decisions with the wrong heart motives?

Christ never once lost his eternal perspective. His thoughts were always focused on the Father. He never once acted out of earthly/fleshly motive.

As I see how far short I fall from this standard, I'm drawn to verses 3 and 4. My life is hidden with Christ and when, in the last days, he is revealed in glory, I will be there with him!

What an awesome promise to come right after such a high calling. Let's remember that it is only Christ who can work out such a high calling in our hearts and give him all the glory honor and praise for any and all our spiritual successes.