Pastor's Weekly Pens
November 1, 2026
SET YOUR MIND
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 the things above, not on the things that are on
earth.
Colossians 3:1-2
The word "if" in the above verses is a very important word. It is a word which will confront the
hearer. "If you have... " causes you to stop and consider. Have you or not? We are urged to face a mirror and determine in our heart the true answer.
Because, if we have, then action must follow and change must occur. But, what are we to do? The
words are clear. If we have been raised (changed in heart, changed in spirit), then we must begin our action of seeking the things above. This is where our Christ is. He is seated at Father's right
hand. We must seek to know His heart so that we can be obedient. Also, we must begin to remove things of the earth from our mind and our heart.
If we are to follow Him and to know His plan for us, then we must become kingdom-minded. We
cannot keep putting our emphasis on the things of the earth for they are temporary and not eternal. We must "set our mind" on His things. These are the things that matter and are eternal. As we do
this, we will find life more meaningful and we will glorify Him!
Apostle James
WORSHIP
You may see some things in our worship that are different. Listed below are a few of these things and their scriptural references.
Singing In The Spirit:
1 Cor. 14:15, Psalm 149:1,
Eph. 5:19
Lifting Up “Holy Hands”: Psalm 63:4, Psalm 134:2,
1 Tim. 2:8
Prophecy or Interpretation of Tongues:
1 Cor. 12:10, 1 Cor. 14
Word of Wisdom or Knowledge:
John 4:17, 1Cor. 2:11,12,
1Cor. 12:8
Being “Slain In The Spirit”:
2 Chron. 5:14, Matt. 28:4,
John 18:6, Acts 9:4
Flags and Banners:
Psalm 20:5, Ex. 17:15,
SS 2:4
Christian International
Leadership
Bishop Bill Hamon.
Founder of Christian International Ministries. A Prophet for over 60 years.
Apostle Leon Walters
Central Heartland Regional Director
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