Since, then, you have raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your hearts on things above, not on earthly things. (Colossians 3:1-2)
Notice that Paul says, “Since you have been raised with Christ,” and
not, “Since you will be raised with Christ.” That means resurrection life is a current
reality, not just a future hope. Because
of the resurrection of Jesus, he now invites us to experience resurrection life
with him. We do this by setting our
hearts and minds on things above, rather than on earthly things. We do this by focusing on what is alive
within and around us, rather than what is dead and dying. We do this by recognizing the Risen Jesus
whenever and wherever he appears to us, rather than allowing mood, whim, and
circumstance to keep us from being able to see him and embrace him in his risen
form. He is the only one who is able to usher
us into the life of risen-ness he invites us to. The only question is, will we take him up on
it?
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