Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the Scriptures, seeking wisdom and encouragement for our daily walk with the Lord. In Colossians 3:1-4 (ESV), the apostle Paul writes:
"If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory."
As we meditate on these verses, let us remember that our identity is found in Christ alone. We have been raised with Him, and our lives are now hidden in Him. This truth should shape our priorities and direct our affections. Our focus should be on the things above, not on the temporal concerns of this world.
To seek the things that are above is to set our hearts on the eternal, the unseen, and the heavenly. It is to treasure Christ above all else and to pursue His glory and His will for our lives. This does not mean that we neglect our earthly responsibilities, but rather that we approach them with an eternal perspective, recognizing that they are opportunities to serve and glorify God.
As we go about our day today, let us ask the Lord to help us set our minds on things above. Let us pray for the grace to seek His kingdom first and to trust Him with our daily needs and concerns. Let us remember that our lives are hidden with Christ in God, and that our ultimate hope and joy are found in Him alone.
Now, let us pray:
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the gift of Your Son, Jesus Christ, who has raised us up with Him and given us new life in Him. Help us, we pray, to set our minds on things above and to seek the things that are eternal. Grant us the grace to trust You with our daily needs and to approach our responsibilities with an eternal perspective. May our lives be a reflection of Your glory, and may we always find our hope and joy in You. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.
