The Place to BE #73

Colossians 3:1 If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. 3 For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.

Our passage yesterday began with "If you died with Christ...", indicating that our identifying with the crucified Christ means that we should no longer live in our old sinful ways nor should we rely on any self-righteousness activities for our godliness.  We are not to focus on any human method for salvation or sanctification.  In the same way, our union with the resurrected Christ has implications for how we live.  We are to live with our sights high - all the way to heaven, where Christ is now.  Our mindset is one focused on what He wants to do before coming back and taking us with Him.  In a very real sense, Christ has a part of us there with Him in God's presence.  We should live as if we are already there, seeking to glorify God, while having an assurance of where we stand in Christ - citizens of His Kingdom, part of His family.