Eternal vs. Temporary
If then you have been raised with Christ to a new life, thus sharing His resurrection from the dead, aim at and seek the rich eternal treasures that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God and set your minds and keep them set on what is above, the higher things and not on things that are on the earth.
Colossians 3:1-2
Life on earth is brief. Though we may live many years it is but a vapor when compared with eternity. Our new life in Christ is everlasting. While we are here on the earth, as temporary residents, we are instructed from the Word of God to seek eternal things. We are preparing for the next life while we live in the here and now. The above passage does not suggest that we live in a bubble, unaware that life must be lived while we are here. It simply instructs us to change our mind set and live according to the new rules of the new government that is within us. Seek the higher life, no longer follow the concepts of the world which are brief and passing away. We are in training to reign with Christ. Practice it daily. Be ready!
June 26th, 2010 at 1:12 am
Margaret, Thank you for being a friend. Thank you for setting such a fine example. Thank you for praying for me. You are with Him now – I mourn for you and yet I rejoice with you. I heed this article that you authored……I live this life right now…but I remain READY. See you soon. Love,
Monica