Set Your Hearts Above
Your real life is hidden with Christ in God.
Putting to death the earthly nature and putting on compassion.
The big idea
Since you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above.
Opening scripture
“Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.”
What does “Set Your Hearts Above” walk through?
Set Your Hearts Above
Colossians 3:1 · KJV
If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.
In plain English
Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.
Walking in Truth
Paul's letter to Colossians reveals the boundless depths of gospel grace. Putting to death the earthly nature and putting on compassion. By applying this truth daily, our hearts find steady peace.
“Since you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above.”
Pray
Father, thank You for the truth of Colossians 3:1. Let Your Holy Spirit empower me to walk in its light today. Amen.
Write it down
How can the truth of Colossians 3:1 shape your mindset today?
Abide in Grace
Let the peace of Christ rule in your heart today.
Which passages does this journey use?
One passage, drawn from Colossians 3:1. Every verse appears here in the King James text with a plain-English line beside it, so you can read it without a commentary open. Allow about 4 minutes for the whole thing, or 4 short sittings.
- Colossians 3:1
Read any of these in full on the complete KJV, or look the wording up independently at Blue Letter Bible.
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