“Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God. And when Christ, who is your life, is revealed to the whole world, you will share in all his glory... Put on your new nature and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become like him. In this new life, it doesn’t matter if you are a Jew or a Gentile, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbaric, uncivilized, slave, or free. Christ is all that matters, and he lives in all of us.” Colossians 3:1-4, 10-11 NLT
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For believers in Yeshua Christ, we depend on two things - the word of Elohim and the help of the Holy Spirit. When we relegate Christianity to set of rules and activities, we miss the amazing truths that transforms life through a renewed mind.
Our faith is based on what we believe and hope. As we study the word of Elohim God, we can either believe it or not. What we believe can either become our prison or our freedom. Our mindset can either become a transformative agent or a mind trap.
The book of Colossians was written by Apostle Paul to Christians in Colosse (in modern day Turkey). Paul addressed issues of false teaching which had infiltrated the Church - combining philosophy, Judaism and Christian ideas. What he taught are vital for our own mindset today. What we believe or disbelieve shapes our behaviour and approach to life.
Sometimes what we experience, what we are taught in school of the world and our intellect can come into conflict with the word of God. It is easy to say that we should just accept the word. This won’t have any effect if our mind is not in agreement.
The good news about the wonderful grace of Elohim God should lead to a mindset of knowing and growing in knowledge of the Lord; honouring and pleasing Him. We have been rescued from the kingdom of darkness and been transferred into the Kingdom of Yeshua, who purchased our freedom by his death. Our sins are forgiven - wiped out. Our mindset should be that of a citizen of the Kingdom of Yeshua.
We should not have the mindset of a sinner, of condemnation, bowed down in shame and guilt. We must understand and accept what Christ has done for us and our new identity, not what people say we are.
Yeshua Jesus Christ is the visible image of the Father. He came to us as God in the flesh. He is eternal, existed before and hold all creation together. Through him the Father created all things in the heavenly realms and on earth, even thrones, kingdoms, rulers and authorities of the seen and unseen world. Yeshua Jesus have dominion overall.
Our mindset is that Jesus is the fullness of God the Father. The only access and relationship with the Father. This mindset will prevent us from looking for other gods/alternatives to the Almighty.
Jesus was real on earth. He died physically to pay the price of our sins. We have been made holy, blameless and above reproach in his sight. If we continue in the faith!
My mindset is that there is no condemnation for me. My sins have been forgiven. My mindset is that of a new creature in Christ. My sinful nature is no more. I believe it. accept it. Sin has no power over me.
In Christ lived all the fullness of God in a human body. We are complete through our union with him who is the head over every ruler and authority. When we came to Christ, he performed a spiritual circumcision - cutting away our sinful nature. When we were baptised, we went through spiritual rebirth to a new life. We became alive in Christ. Every charge against us was taken away and nailed to the cross. Hallelujah! (Colossians 2:13-14).
Jesus defeated all spiritual rulers and authorities. He shamed them publicly by his victory over them on the cross. He died and he rose again. Our mindset is that no spiritual power, rules, principalities nor authorities have any power over us.
Christ is the reality of spiritual rules and regulations (Colossians 2:16-23). Rules that make activities a means of relationship with the Father is no longer valid. Christ is the only means of relationship with the Father. Self-denial, worship of angels, rules of the world, severe bodily discipline - all the things that do not take away evil desires are of no effect.
Our mindset is Christ our reality, not rules and regulation. Our life is hidden in Christ in God the Father.
Our eternal destination is sure, so heaven should fill our minds and mindset. As we have accepted Christ Jesus as our Lord, we must continue to follow him. Our roots must grow down into him and our lives must be built on him. We must be mindful of human thinking and spiritual powers of this world. We must set our sights and mind on the realities of heaven where Christ sits in the place of honour at God’s right hand. We must constantly think about the things of heaven.
Our mindset must be about heaven not the things of earth. We shall share in Christ’s glory when he is revealed to the whole word.
I believe it. My mind is transformed by it. How about you?
Do you know something? This wonderful mindset is available through a relationship with Yeshua Christ Jesus. If you do not have this relationship, why not give it a go today?
It’s simple to do this; believe in your heart that Jesus is the son of God, raised from the dead. Accept him as your Lord and Saviour by confessing him with your mouth. “For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by openly declaring your faith that you are saved (Romans 10:9,10 NLT)
And start that wonderful journey with Him immediately. I encourage you to search for a bible teaching fellowship near you for support and your spiritual growth.
#Prayerfortheweek
Almighty Father, thank You for the gift of my salvation and the Holy Spirit. In the mighty name of Yeshua Christ Jesus. I pray that I may grow in the complete knowledge of Your will my Father. Grant me spiritual wisdom and understanding that the way I live will always honour and be pleasing to you Lord. May my life produce every kind of good fruit as I know You better and better. May I be filled with spiritual strength, endurance and patience, joy, always thankful in all things.
If you accept Jesus or turned back to him breading this, please get in touch. I am so excited! You give me hope and joy. You are my proud reward and crown when I stand before our Lord Jesus when he returns. Yes, you are our pride and joy. (1 Thessalonians 2:19-20 NLT)
Inbox me, email me, just get in touch. I want to join you in prayers every day
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Have a wonderful week ahead.
I pray that this inspire you to reflect on your relationship with Elohim and be determined to be more and do more for Him each day.
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