Passage of the Day:
Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. 3 For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ, who is your[a] life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. 5 Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. 6 Because of these, the wrath of God is coming.[b] 7 You used to walk in these ways, in the life you once lived. 8 But now you must also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. 9 Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices 10 and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator, Colossians 3:1-10.
Reflection:
There are over 50 references in the Bible to putting on new clothes. While the Bible doesn’t directly refer to doing laundry, the apostle Paul uses the analogy of taking off your old self and replace this by putting on Christ Jesus. As minds become familiar with favorite desires of your past, it’s hard to change by simply turning a switch. Only when minds shift from temporary treasures toward the eternal can spiritual transformation become a reality.
Prayer Action:
You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; 23 to be made new in the attitude of your minds; 24 and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness, Ephesians 4:22-24.
Renewing Your Mind:
Everybody I know tends to walk at a different pace. However, from a spiritual perspective, learning to habitually walk with God occurs by putting on the mind of Christ, day after day, 2 Corinthians 10:5-7. Yet, you must consider the obstacles along the way of this lifelong journey, Ephesians 6:12. The Father of All Lies, John 8:44, is working behind the scenes in the spiritual realm to hold your mind hostage. Faith needs to override doubt so that minds can reach their full potential. Matthew 21:20-22.
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Final Thought:
As Christians begin to discern and keep in step with the Holy Spirit, Galatians 5:25, you will learn when it’s time to take off your old self and replace this with Jesus.
by Jay Mankus
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