Pastor's Weekly Pen

October 15, 2023

                        SEEK THE THINGS ABOVE

       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. Fo you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God.

                                               Colossians 3:1-3

     There is an old saying which states, "Don't be so heavenly minded that you are no earthly good." yes, some might have issues with that when they first begin to follow Christ. They are so excited about Jesus and life in Him, that they forget they still have work to do for the kingdom here.

     However, that is the other aspect of these verses. The primary emphasis of these verses is that we realize that we must change our thinking. Before Christ, we were concerned with the worldly things and our place here. Now, though, we must seek first the things of the kingdom. Since we have died, and we are allowing Him to live through us, He will direct our steps! He will lead us in such a way that we can bring Him be a witness to all of His great love!

                                                   Apostle James