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. (Colossians 3:1-2)
After warning against false teaching in chapter two, Paul turns our attention in chapter three to what truly matters: seeking and setting our minds on heavenly things. As those who have died with Christ to sin and have been raised with Him to new life, our hearts and thoughts should now be heavenward. This doesn’t mean ignoring the realities of life but viewing them from God’s perspective. To set our minds on things above is to live with eternity in view—anticipating the joy, rest and fullness that await us in Christ. It anchors us in hope and steadies us through trials. When we focus on the eternal, we gain wisdom and peace in the present. So today, ask God to lift your eyes and refocus your heart. Let His glory shape your priorities, your mindset and your steps.
