Shalom ....
Col 3:1-2
In this world that we live in there are so many distractions that seek to take our attention away and in many occasion they win against us . We find our-self fighting to to stay where we belong for the word of God here is telling us that since we are raised with Christ we now belong where Christ is and that's where we ought to spend our time .
A question to think about ?
Where do you spend most of your time ? with Christ in the heavenly places or here on earth ?
I want to spend most of my time where Christ is .It is true I can not be where Christ is physically but the Word of God is teaching us that through our mind we can be where Christ is .
Yes we have things that we want ,yes we have needs and desires which may be the reason why I always meditate on the issues of my life and never on God's Word but as a child of God I must desire to be where Christ is at all times regardless of what I go through in life .
How do I do this , How do I remain at my rightful place where Christ is ?
Isaiah 26:3
Keep your mind on God's word ,let your thoughts be on God's Word Remind yourself of the good works of the Lord ,that which God has done for your . Remember how Jesus Christ worked his wonders upon your life. as you meditate on His good works a prayer will begin to come up from within because there is no way that you can dwell on His good Works and you don't say thank you.
Reminding yourself of what Jesus Christ has done for you will strengthen your faith & your trust in Christ .
The devil always has a way of making us forget what God has done of us and in the end it seems like God has done nothing for you .
Hebrews 12:2
Refuse to be distracted and keep your eyes on Jesus ,in every situation see Jesus the one who overcame for you,the Jesus your savior , see Jesus your deliverer ,see Jesus your healer ,see Jesus your Provider ,Refuse to see what the enemy is presenting to you . Speak to yourself and encourage yourself , Speak to yourself and counsel your self to focus on Jesus .
Joshua 1:8
Keep the Word in your Mouth and in your Mind & in your heart , Meditate out loud to yourself and also silently in your heart still to yourself .
Ephesians 6:18
"Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit"
Learn to pray silently from the heart, prayer does not have to end when you say Amen. Prayer must continue from within regardless of where you are and what you are doing .The Word of God tells us of a silent prayer of Hannah ,what a powerful prayer it was because it was through that prayer that Samuel was born .
There is more but I want to end here and trust that you will give it your best shot and do all that you can to remain where Jesus Christ is ...
Shalom Shalom
Teacher Rabelani
