heavenly-minded and Christ-centered. Colossians chapter 3, verses 1 through 4. Since then you have been raised with Christ. Set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.

Christian, you have been raised with Christ. No longer are you bound to the fading, worthless pleasures of this world. Your citizenship is in heaven, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. Lift up your eyes. Your Savior is not here among the dying things of earth. He is enthroned in glory, ruling over all things for the good of His people. Why, then, should your heart grovel in the dust of this poor, fleeting world? Set your affections upon the risen Christ, who is seated at the right hand of the Father, ruling in majesty, interceding for you and preparing a place for you.

The world beckons with its empty promises. riches that rust, honor that fades, pleasures that perish. But Christ offers eternal treasures, unfading glory and unspeakable joy. Dear Saint, the storms of life may rage and tempests may threaten, but nothing can snatch you from the omnipotent hand of the Lord Jesus Christ. You are eternally secure in Him.

And what of the future? The day is coming when your life will be revealed in the full splendor of the dazzling brilliance of Christlikeness. O Christian, let this hope sustain you. Every sorrow will be swallowed in victory and every trial will be forgotten in the light of His presence. Weary pilgrim, fix your mind on Christ and set your heart on heaven. Live for Christ, long for Christ, love Christ. and when He returns you will not merely witness His glory, you will share in it. You will be made like Him, clothed in His radiance, free from sin, sorrow, and death forever.

but our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables Him to bring everything under His control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like His glorious body. Philippians chapter 3, verses 20 and 21.