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THINGS ABOVE

Date - December 10th, 2021

Topic - THINGS ABOVE

Bible Text - Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. - Colossians 3:1-2



Before a person becomes a Christian, it’s natural for them to have an earthly outlook. We can’t really blame someone for pursuing wealth, fame, popularity, fun and everything else this world has to offer. After all, from their perspective, what else is there? Life is short, so grab everything you can while you can.

When a person makes a decision for Christ, though, the perspective changes. We shift our eyes away from this earth and toward heaven. We see things with an eternal view. We shift our priorities to reflect what’s really important. We recognize the things of this world for what they can be: distractions, wastes of time, empty pleasures.

We turn our attention to heaven. We consider the possibilities. If heaven is where God is, and God is the source of all joy and happiness, what does that say about our eternal life there? What kind of place has Jesus prepared for us (see John 14:3)? What will it be like not to have to worry about pain, sickness, sorrow or death? We may not know a lot about heaven, but we know enough to get our curiosity going. 



PRAYER
Dear God, thank you for giving us an unimaginable future beyond this life. 

Help us keep our minds focused on heavenly things, not earthly things. 

Fill us with an excitement for heaven. 
And whenever I'm in need let my help only come from Jesus Christ Amen.

INSIGHT
Looking up to Jesus Christ the author and finisher of our faith - trust the source from above.

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